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The 2008 NCLR Líderes Summit will be held July 11-15 in San Diego, California.
The Summit Theme is:

Líderes: La Voz del Cambio-Leadership Summit 2008



Online registration and housing is now open. Go to http://lideres.nclr.org/events/l_deres_summit_/registration_and_housing/



The NCLR Líderes Summit enhances young people’s experience at the NCLR Annual Conference by providing an exciting and challenging leadership experience.

The Líderes Summit takes place within the NCLR Annual Conference, and it brings together more than 400 students, activists, and young Latino leaders (ages 14-25) from all over the country. Participants develop leadership and teamwork skills, discuss community involvement and empowerment, and learn about Latino community issues, while also participating in the overall NCLR Annual Conference. Professionals who work with youth – counselors, advisors, and program managers – are also encouraged to attend the Summit. The Líderes Summit is a conference of the Líderes Initiative, a national program designed to increase the number, capacity, and influence of young Latino leaders in the United States.

2008 is a commemorative year for NCLR as it marks 40 years of impact and influence in the Latino community. Throughout the year, NCLR will celebrate historical achievements and highlight its current strength and prominence across the country. In addition, 2008’s U.S. presidential election marks an important time in American history in which NCLR will continue to be a voice for the Hispanic community and encourage active participation throughout the year leading up to the voting polls. NCLR is proud to exhibit its growth and success at the NCLR Annual Conference, representing the largest and most important gathering of the nation’s most influential individuals, organizations, institutions, and companies working with the Hispanic community. The NCLR Annual Conference has grown with its gente, providing a forum for people in the business of social change to learn about ongoing and emerging issues in the Hispanic community, connect with key community leaders, and generate partnerships with Hispanic community-based organizations.

The NCLR Annual Conference is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the Latino community, serving as the meeting ground for over 23,000 participants, including community organization leaders and activists, elected officials, members of the corporate and academic communities, senior citizens, and youth. The Conference features more than 50 substantive workshops, nationally recognized keynote speakers, four nights of headline entertainment, and Latino Expo USA – a consumer Expo featuring more than 300 exhibitors.