JLIF Good Trouble Summit

John Lewis Institute Fellowship Presents: The Good Trouble Summit

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the John Lewis Institute Fellowship will host the inaugural Good Trouble Summit at Goizueta Business School. This one-day, student-led convening brings together 100+ students, alumni, community members, and civic leaders from across sectors to answer John Lewis’s call to make “good trouble, necessary trouble.”

The Summit is designed to create space for meaningful dialogue, cross-sector collaboration, and practical action rooted in leadership, business, equity, and civic engagement.

Summit Focus Areas
This year’s programming will center on five major pillars:

• Economic Advancement
• Youth Empowerment
• Community Access
• Public Policy Reform
• Expanding Health Equity

What to Expect

• Welcome breakfast and opening reflections
• Engagement sessions through panels, workshops, and interactive forums
• A closing keynote
• A “Get Activated” Community Fair connecting attendees with organizations driving impact

With 15+ speakers and panelists, multiple breakout sessions, and curated networking moments throughout the day, the Summit is structured to move beyond conversation and toward accountability and action.

The Good Trouble Summit is for those who believe leadership requires courage, strategy, and responsibility. Join us for a day dedicated to connection, civic engagement, and building systems that serve the greater good.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Emory University's Goizueta Business School, 1300 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App