PPIA Future Leaders Summit
Exposition
This graduate school and career expo brings together graduate programs, employers, and students from across the country to explore careers in public service. Talk with admissions teams, meet organizations, and discover paths you may not have considered.
Step Into the Expo And Make Connections
July 10, 2026
Washington, DC
300+ Students • 50+ Programs & Organizations • National Network
Open to all students. No application required.
What You Walk Into
Talk directly with graduate programs
Talk directly with admissions teams and learn what programs look for, how they are structured, and how to prepare.
See what public service careers actually look like
Meet organizations across government, nonprofits, and global affairs and understand what the work actually looks like.
Connect with students exploring the same path
Connect with students from across the country who are exploring similar paths and asking similar questions.
Conversations that go beyond brochures
Speak directly with people who can answer your questions and help you understand what matters when applying or pursuing a role.
Moments that shift how you see your future
You may discover a program, a path, or an idea that changes how you think about your future.
Programs, employers, and opportunities all in one place
Instead of searching on your own, you are in a space where programs, employers, and opportunities are all within reach.
Come with questions
Start with what you are curious about. You do not need to have everything figured out.
Stay open to unexpected conversations
Some of the most valuable conversations will come from people you did not expect to meet.
Follow up to keep momentum going
Stay connected with people you meet and continue the conversation after the Expo.
