The 2026 Affiliate Chamber Education Summit
MARCH 31-APRIL 2 | DETROIT, MI
The NGLCC is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Affiliate Chamber Education Summit will be hosted in Detroit, Michigan at the DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby for three days of programming, March 31-April 2. Our team is thrilled to collaborate with the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce to deliver a dynamic and impactful event for the staff and board members of NGLCC’s U.S.-based affiliate chambers.
The Affiliate Chamber Education Summit is designed to equip NGLCC affiliate chambers with the tools and insights needed to grow and thrive as leading business organizations in their local communities. Through educational sessions focused on a variety of topics, such as membership development, organizational sustainability, event planning, supplier diversity best practices, and more, affiliates will leave with actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of industry trends, setting their chambers up for success in 2026 and beyond.
The Affiliate Chamber Education Summit will be hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby located at 525 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI. In an effort to continue providing an accessible experience, the NGLCC secured a matching discounted rate for summit attendees at $209 per room in addition to maintaining a NO-COST registration for the Summit itself. Please proceed to book your room and lock in this discounted rate by Friday, February 13, 2026. This room block WILL SELL OUT.
Preliminary Agenda – Subject to Change
Tuesday, March 31
Afternoon Welcome & Programming
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Registration & Networking | DoubleTree
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Educational Programming | DoubleTree
Opening Reception
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | DoubleTree
Wednesday, April 1
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | DoubleTree
Morning Programming
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | DoubleTree
Lunch & Roundtable Discussions
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | DoubleTree
Afternoon Programming
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | DoubleTree
Reception
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | TBA
Thursday, April 2
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | DoubleTree
Morning Programming
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM | DoubleTree
Lunch
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | DoubleTree