Smithsonian National Education Summit
Hybrid Event Management & Educational Conference Support for Non-Profits

Linder Global Events, a Washington, D.C.-based event management and planning agency, partnered with the Smithsonian Institution to deliver hybrid, large-scale education summits, combining advanced registration software and strategic venue expertise for inclusive, globally impactful educator experiences.

Bringing the Experience to Life

Linder Global Events partnered with the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of the Under Secretary for Education to design, produce, and manage the annual National Education Summit, a hybrid convening for thousands of educators. For both the 2024 and 2025 Summits, Linder leveraged expertise in hybrid event management—including seamless integration of Swoogo event registration software—to maximize participation and engagement in-person and online. The 2025 Summit, themed “Education at the Intersections: Leadership, Innovation, and Empowerment,” utilized D.C. landmarks such as the National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard, Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for distinctive learning and networking opportunities. Linder facilitated educational track building and content development, providing subject matter expertise supporting major non-profit and educational partners.

Measured Impact: Event Results + Highlights

  • Designed and executed hybrid, large-scale summits, enabling thousands of domestic and international participants to access live, on-demand, and interactive conference experiences.

  • Implemented the Swoogo event management platform for seamless event registration, robust attendee journey mapping, content delivery, and post-event resource access

  • Coordinated multi-day activations in signature D.C. venues—National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard, Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium, and Martin Luther King Jr. Library—creating memorable experiences in iconic locations.

  • Supported the 2025 Summit, integrating the year’s “Education at the Intersections: Leadership, Innovation, and Empowerment” theme into program development, logistics, and content strategy.

  • Demonstrated expertise in supporting large non-profit organizations with educational focus, facilitating track building, content curation, and curriculum development in collaboration with major partners.

  • Delivered inclusive, accessible experiences for in-person and virtual attendees, using technology for networking, interactive sessions, and post-event access to educational content.

  • Enhanced Smithsonian’s global brand exposure and reach, supporting the institution’s mission as an innovator in worldwide education.

Updated October 2025