Regional Leadership Development Conferences (RLDC)

RLDC 1
March 3-6, 2022 / Portland, OR / 230 Attendees
Theme: Racing Toward Your Dreams – CARRERA HACIA TUS SUEÑOS
Host Chapter(s): Oregon Professional
RLDC 2
April 7-10, 2022 / Newport Beach, CA / 368 Attendees
Hotel: Westin
Theme: Ready Set Grow
Host Chapter(s): Cal State Long Beach and Region 2 Professionals At-Large
RLDC 3
March 17-20, 2022 / Denver, CO / 129 Attendees
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Aurora – Denver Conference Center
RLDC 4
March 17-20, 2022 / Albany, NY / 219 Attendees
Theme: Revved for Success
Host Chapter(s): Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Region 4 Professionals At-Large
RLDC 5
March 10-13, 2022 / College Station, TX / 358 Attendees
Theme: Keep Moving Forward
Host Chapter(s): SHPE Houston Professional and SHPE TAMU (Texas A&M University)
RLDC 6
March 31 – April 3, 2022 / Indianapolis, IN / 317 Attendees
Theme: Igniting OUR Innovation
Host Chapter(s): Indiana Professional and Purdue Northwest Chapter
RLDC 7
April 7-10, 2022 / Atlanta, GA / 332 Attendees
Theme: Make Your Destination Your Future
Host Chapter(s): Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, University of Georgia, and Kennesaw State
The SHPE Regional Leadership Development Conferences (RLDCs) were held in each of seven regions in Spring 2022. These events equip both undergraduate and graduate students as well as professional members to be leaders — in their academic communities or workplace. Guided by experienced professionals, RLDC participants are inspired and trained to impact their community through STEM.