PPIA Future Leaders Summit

EXPO - Institutional Participation

Connect with high-potential candidates at the moment they are evaluating graduate programs.

Step Into the EXPO And Make Connections


July 10, 2026


George Washington University

800 21st St NW

University Student Center, Grand Ballroom

Washington, DC 20052

300+ Students • 50+ Programs & Organizations • National Network

Open to all students. No application required.

Choose Your Level Of Engagement

Start with the Expo. Build through Consortium Membership. Extend through partnership.

Expo Participation

$1250

Build Presence.

Engage Early.

  • Table presence at the Expo
  • Engage 300+ students
  • Collect resumes
  • Post-event outreach list (excluding PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellows)
  • Limited access to pre-Expo activities
Join PPIA Consortium

Includes Expo participation. No Expo registration fee.

Register for Expo Only

For institutions outside of 2026 PPIA Consortium Membership

2026 PPIA Consortium Member Experience

Included with
2026 Membership

Expand Access.

Deepen Engagement.

  • Table presence with priority positioning at the Expo
  • Engage 300+ students
  • Collect resumes
  • Full post-event outreach list (including  PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellows)
  • Invitation to pre-Expo activities
Register

For active 2026 PPIA Consortium Membership

Membership status will be confirmed upon registration

Leadership Partnership

Custom

Lead Visibility.

Shape Engagement.

  • Tailored engagement aligned to your recruitment strategy
  • Featured across the full Summit and Expo lifecycle
  • Priority access to candidate pools and outreach lists
  • Exclusive access to leadership and pre-Expo engagements
  • Speaking and programming opportunities
Start A Partnership Conversation

For institutions seeking high-impact engagement

Why Institutions Participate

A focused public service audience, access to PPIA's Junior Summer Institute Fellows, and connection to a broader recruitment pipeline.

Meet students already preparing for graduate study

Engage 300+ students exploring graduate education and 53 PPIA Fellows participating as a national cohort. These are students with demonstrated interest in policy, government, and public service careers who are actively evaluating their next step.

Engage when students are actively choosing programs

The Expo takes place as students are researching programs, narrowing their options, and preparing to apply. This is when your presence has the greatest impact.

Stand out where it matters

Position your institution in a high-visibility environment designed for meaningful interaction. From table placement to in-person conversations, the Expo creates space for deeper engagement and not just quick exchanges.

Turn Expo conversations into a recruitment pipeline

The Expo is the starting point. Continue engagement through follow-up outreach and ongoing visibility across PPIA channels to strengthen your recruitment pipeline.