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Become a

CONFERENCE
FELLOW
2026

Deepen Your Knowledge on Key Ideas

to Open Opportunities, Develop Genuine Connections, and Earn Recognition of Mastery

NAIS Thrive Conference Fellows stand out from the average attendee, because the drive to learn and relearn is the most significant predictor of success. Join a select group of peers who benefit from exclusive access to probing conversations with fellow thought leaders, special recognition at the conference, and a résumé-worthy credential.

Benefits

Conference Fellows join a select group who have demonstrated their commitment to lead and their in-depth knowledge of the conference topics, earning special opportunities for networking with speakers, NAIS leaders, and well-versed peers. Sending organizations benefit from their representatives’ enhanced conference experiences, ensuring that they bring back powerful knowledge to spark growth at home.

How It Works

Review the curated readings or media related to each of the key sessions.

Engage in written, AI-mediated discussions to sharpen and consolidate your thinking on the ideas that lay the foundations for the conference talks.

Earn the NAIS Thrive Conference Fellow credential when you have successfully completed the discussion series.

Perks

Fellows gain access to exclusive benefits during and after the conference including:

Network

a diverse group of NAIS Fellows talk during a conference social

Meet speakers and other thought leaders during exclusive conference socials.

Access

a woman's hand holding an NAIS Thrive 2026 Conference Fellow badge with an attached pin.

Gain access to exclusive privileges with a Fellows-tier conference badge.

Recognition

A social media badge, a pin, and a hoodie commemorating status as an NAIS Thrive 2026 Conference Fellow.

Fellow status is marked with mementos, social badges, and online registry.

The Key Ideas

Sekou Andrews — Poetic Voice

Beyond the Soundbite

By Sekou Andrews

Crafting narratives that inspire change.

Shankar Vedantam and Elizabeth Loftus in front of a glowing brain icon on a yellow field

The Malleability of Memory

Shankar Vedantam and Elizabeth Loftus

On what we remember — and what we think we remember.

Amanda Riley in front of a black-and-white background depicting fearful imagery

Fear Management

By Amanda Ripley

How do we live a life less afraid?


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