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UPCOMING CONFERENCES FOR 2023

Junior High and High School Conference at SUA

: Jun 23, 2023 - Jun 26, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA Junior High and High School Division members regardless of vaccination status. Youth who graduate from high school in 2023 should attend the Student Division Conference at FNCC (July 28-31).

Elementary School Division with Parents/Guardians #1

: Jul 7, 2023 - Jul 10, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA elementary school-aged children (ages 5-12 years) and their parents or guardians. Registration for this conference will open on February 1, 12:00pm PT / 2:00pm CT / 3:00pm ET.

Elementary School Division with Parents/Guardians #2

: Jul 14, 2023 - Jul 17, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA elementary school-aged children (ages 5-12 years) and their parents or guardians. Registration for this conference will open on February 1, 12:00pm PT / 2:00pm CT / 3:00pm ET.

Student Division Conference (ages 18-25)

: Jul 28, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA student division members ages 18-25 who are enrolled in a post-secondary education program or school. Student division leaders and those in the high school graduating class of 2023 are also welcome to attend.

Culture Department Conference

: Aug 4, 2023 - Aug 7, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA members working in the fields of Academia (College and University), Education (K-12), Healing Arts, Law and Medicine, and any graduate students 25 years or older studying or training in those fields.

Courageous Freedom Group (LGBTQ) Conference

: Aug 11, 2023 - Aug 14, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA members at least 16 years of age who consider themselves to be LGBTQIA+, as well as allies. For minors under 18, a signed minor consent form is required.

Spanish Language Group Conference

: Aug 25, 2023 - Aug 28, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA Spanish-speaking members.

Practicing Buddhism as People of African Descent Conference

: Sep 8, 2023 - Sep 11, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA members.

Women's #2 Conference

: Sep 29, 2023 - Oct 2, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA women's division members.

Arts Department Conference

: Oct 6, 2023 - Oct 9, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA members who consider themselves an artist of any discipline in any field! Those interested in registering for this conference should contact their zone office.

Men's #2 Conference (District-Territory)

: Oct 13, 2023 - Oct 16, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA men's division district, chapter, region, zone and territory line leaders.

Young Women's / Byakuren Conference

: Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA young women's division members.

Young Men's #2 Conference

: Nov 3, 2023 - Nov 6, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA young men's division members.

Active Duty and Military Veterans / First Responders Conference

: Nov 10, 2023 - Nov 13, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA members who are veterans, active duty military personnel and in the Reserve/Guard, as well as their adult family members. Members who support base military SGI-USA activities are also welcome to attend. The conference is also open to first responders, including EMTs and law enforcement officers.

Many Treasures Group Conference (ages 65 and up)

: Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 4, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA members ages 65 and up.

Transforming Karma #2 Conference

: Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023

Open to all SGI-USA members.

Florida Nature and Culture Center

The FNCC is located on 125 acres of restored wetlands surrounding Toda Lake. Here amid the native Live Oak trees and Sabal Palms, discussions on Buddhism, philosophy and everyday life take place in a relaxing atmosphere.