Rest: Reclaiming Power Through Resilience & Resistance.
UNITED 2026 is free, and all sessions are open to the public; however, pre-registration is required for everyone.
Sessions will be held across Northern Michigan University’s campus, and transportation will be provided with a shuttle looping the campus. Transportation stops will include the Northern Center, Woodland Park Opportunity Area, Jacobetti, and a Down campus stop outside of the Woods.
Registration Opening Soon
Tentative | Wednesday, March 25, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00–4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | UNITED Keynote | Stephen Kaussito | Reading from Have Dog Will Travel: A Poet's Journey
Tentative | Thursday, March 26, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Keynote Speaker
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | WellBeing Fair
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions
11:50 AM to 1:00 PM | Stephen Kuusisto Keynote | Lunch
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions
Tentative | Friday, March 27, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM| Keynote Speaker | TBD
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 Pm to 4:30 PM | Breakout Sessions