2024 Annual Summit: United and Thriving

Forefront’s Annual Summit is the only event that convenes grantmakers, nonprofit professionals, and other social impact sector stakeholders across issue areas and the state to build connections and community.
This year, the Summit will center our collective commitment to building a united and thriving social impact sector that promotes equity and has a transformative impact on the well-being and economic security of communities across the State of Illinois. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and be inspired by a lineup of dynamic speakers, including keynote john a. powell from the Othering & Belonging Institute. You'll also enjoy opportunities for formal and informal networking with colleagues from all over Illinois.

Health & Safety

One of our top priorities is to create a safe environment for our attendees, and we ask that each attendee 1) help us create a space where all participants will feel comfortable, and 2) understand that risk tolerances vary from person to person. We are relying on everyone to do their part to keep themselves and everyone else safe during the Summit.

At this time, these are the protocols we have in place to help ensure the safety of all participants. Forefront reserves the right to update these policies at any time. Please refer to the Forefront website to keep up to date. If there is a significant shift in policy, we will email all Summit registrants directly.

Mask Guidance

At this time, masks will not be required at this year's Summit but are encouraged. Attendees choosing to wear a mask should provide their own for the event, though a limited supply will be available at the registration desk.

Social Distancing & Physical Contact

Color-coded social distance preference indicators will be available to all attendees during registration on-site. While we look forward to being in person, not everyone will have the same comfort with hugs or handshakes.

If You Feel Sick

No person may participate in the event if they become ill or exhibit any signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during the convening. Forefront reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant who exhibits any symptoms of illness.

Duty of Care Agreement & Liability Waiver

By registering for and attending the Forefront Annual Summit:

• I understand that travel to and participation in events may increase the risk of exposure to communicable diseases or other unforeseen dangers. I hereby forever release, waive, and discharge my right to bring suit against Forefront, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents for fault, negligence, or conduct in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 or other disease or injury related to attending this event.
• I agree to comply with all health and safety guidelines put forth related to this event and am committed to taking precautions recommended by the CDC and local, state, and federal agencies.
• I will not attend this event if I have had recent exposure to a COVID-19 case, experience any symptoms of COVID-19 within ten days of the event, or have not been cleared as non-contagious by the healthcare team responsible for my treatment of a diagnosed COVID-19 case.
• I understand that my failure to comply with all safety protocol procedures as listed above or any direction from Forefront staff onsite may result in immediate removal from the event and cancellation of the registration without refund.

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