REALIZE: The Sisterhood Summit

REALIZE: The Sisterhood Summit is Alpha Xi Delta’s 2026 summer event taking place on June 5- 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Doubletree Hilton Minneapolis Airport. REALIZE: The Sisterhood Summit will include separate experiences for The Founders’ Academy and Membership Growth Academy (previously known as The Workout). See below for more information about each experience, required attendance, and intended audiences.

Registration for REALIZE will be available on Member Portal from January 15 to March 15, 2026. Registration cost is $375 per person. Late registration will be available until March 31, 2026 for an additional fee of $35 per participant. A change fee of $35 will be applied to any participant changes made after the registration deadline of March 15 until May 15. Starting May 15, any registration changes will result in an $85 change fee.

For Chapter Presidents, Executive Committee, and Emerging Leaders

The Founders' Academy

The Founders’ Academy is Alpha Xi Delta’s educational experience focused on the development and application of CliftonStrengths principles. The intention is to have participants recognize their innate strengths and become the leaders they are destined to be! The Founders’ Academy is designed for Chapter Presidents, Executive Committee officers, and emerging leaders!

For questions about The Founders’ Academy, contact Morgan Petersen, Associate Director of Education and Leadership.

A Requirement for Membership Vice Presidents

Membership Growth Academy

Membership Growth Academy is Alpha Xi Delta’s comprehensive recruiting training program for Membership Team officers. To prepare for your chapter’s recruitment efforts, all Membership Vice Presidents are required to attend Membership Growth Academy of REALIZE: The Sisterhood Summit. A second representative from the Membership Team, such as the Recruitment Data Director or Recruitment 365 Director, is encouraged to attend this year.

If the Membership Vice President cannot attend REALIZE, approval is needed to send another representative in her place. Please complete the Attendance Approval Form linked below before the registration deadline of March 15. You will be contacted about next steps after you complete the form. For questions about Membership Growth Academy, contact Heather Chibuk, Director of Membership Growth and Marketing.