Itinerary
Check out our list of field trips and speakers to get a better idea of what YOU can expect from your Student Leadership Summit Experience!
Itinerary is subject to change.
Friday, January 31st
Field Trips
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Assorted Los Angeles
Observe transportation operations, explore infrastructure, and learn from professionals, with insight into the complexities beyond the classroom.
10th Annual Mixer - Westwood
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
UCLA - James West Alumni Center
Descend on Westwood for ITE at UCLA’s 10th Annual Mixer with emerging professionals, dinner and refreshments provide opportunities to make lifelong connections.
Saturday, February 1st
Breakfast & Check-In
8:00 am - 8:30 am
UCLA - Kerckhoff Patio
Receive name tags and Summit swag while enjoying a hearty breakfast spread.
Welcome Ceremony
8:30 am - 9:30 am
UCLA - Moore Hall Room 100
Kick-off Student Leadership Summit with the UCLA Organizing Committee, and an exciting welcome activity by co-founder of Compiler, Vyki Englert!
Technical Sessions
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UCLA - Boelter Hall & Mathematical Sciences Building
Tune in to 1 of 4 technical presentations conducted by professionals in the public and private sector. They will be speaking on a variety of topics, such as rail engineering and long-term city planning.
Learning Workshops
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
UCLA - Boelter Hall & Mathematical Sciences Building
Participate in 1 of 6 interactive classroom learning sessions hosted by professionals in the fields of active transportation, traffic operations, transportation planning and engineering, urban planning theory, and so much more.
Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
UCLA - Kerckhoff Patio
A lunch break to recharge, chat, and connect with speakers and other attendees, plus an iconic group photo.
Professional Panels
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
UCLA - Boelter Hall & Mathematical Sciences Building
Gain career valuable insights and professional development perspectives from transportation experts driving the future of built environment.
Career Fair
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
UCLA - Ackerman Grand Ballroom
The largest SLS transportation career fair yet! With transportation consulting firms, public agencies, non-profit, and academia, there are a multitude of opportunities to learn about various organizations. Additionally, there will be a resume workshop and interview practice session.
Banquet Dinner
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
UCLA - Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Enjoy an unforgettable gala dinner, photos, and hear an inspiring keynote from Tina Backstrom, Senior Director of Transportation in the City of LA, about how to shift the future of transportation and leadership.
Sunday, February 2nd
Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:30 am
UCLA - Kerckhoff Patio
Enjoy a final breakfast in preparation for the day's exciting events.
Traffic Bowl Tournament
9:30 am - 11:30 am
UCLA - Boelter Hall & Mathematical Sciences Building
Get ready to test your knowledge and compete to win Western District's exciting transportation planning and engineering-themed trivia competition!
Closing Remarks
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
UCLA - Moore Hall
Closing remarks from the UCLA Organizing Committee, as we reflect on the impact student leaders can make in transportation.
Send-Off Lunch
12:00 pm
UCLA - Kerckhoff Patio
Join us for a warm send-off lunch to celebrate our time together and bid farewell as we conclude Student Leadership Summit. Grab-and-go meals will be provided.