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UPCOMING CONFERENCES FOR 2026

Elementary School Division with Parents/Guardians Conference #1 (ages 5-12)

: Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA elementary school division members (ages 5-12) and their parents or guardians. A parent/guardian who is not an SGI-USA member can attend together with another parent/guardian who is an SGI-USA member.

High School Conference at Soka University of America

: Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members in high school. Youth who graduate from high school in 2026 should attend the Student Division (June 19-22), Young Women's Division (Oct 16-19) or Young Men's Division (Oct 23-26) Conferences at FNCC. Registration is now open. A parent/guardian must register their child through their own Member Portal Account.

Elementary School Division with Parents/Guardians Conference #2 (ages 5-12)

: Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA elementary school division members (ages 5-12) and their parents or guardians. A parent/guardian who is not an SGI-USA member can attend together with another parent/guardian who is an SGI-USA member.

Culture Department Conference

: Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 3, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members and students 26 years and older who are studying/working or retired from the Five Professional Divisions: 1) PreK-12 Educators; 2) Academics; 3) Healing Arts Professionals; 4) Legal Professionals; 5) Physicians and Professional Doctors! For more information about the Culture Department please go to: > divisional activities >

Oneness of Mentor and Disciple Conference

: Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members.

Practicing Buddhism as People of African Descent Conference

: Aug 28, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members.

Faith for a Harmonious Family Conference

: Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members. A conference for family members (minimum age 16), spouses and individuals who are seeking to transform family karma and build family harmony. Sessions will include lectures and presentation on Ikeda Sensei's guidance, faith experiences related to family, and fun activities for participants and families to bond.

Arts Department Conference

: Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members who consider themselves an artist of any discipline in any field!

Women's #2 Conference (By Invitation Only, Region-National)

: Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026

This conference is by invitation only for region through national leaders.

Men's #2 Conference (40 and younger)

: Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA men's division members 40 years and younger.

Young Women's Division Conference

: Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA Young Women's Division. Non-binary members who are supported by the YWD and participate in YWD activities in their local organization are also welcome to attend.

Young Men's Division Conference

: Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA Young Men's Division members. Non-binary members who are supported by the YMD and participate in YMD activities in their local organization are also welcome to attend.

Active Duty & Veterans Military / First Responders Conference

: Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 9, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members (18 years or older) who are veterans (served at least one day), active duty military, Reserve/Guard, DOD, as well as all first responders (including law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMT, etc.). This conference is also open to all adult family dependents of our military and first responders members. Additionally, any members who

Many Treasures #2 Conference (ages 65 and older)

: Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 16, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members who are 65 and older.

Transforming Karma #2 Conference

: Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA members.

Women's #3 Conference (All WD)

: Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026

Open to all SGI-USA Women's Division members, including non-binary members who are supported by WD and participate in WD activities in their local organization.

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.