The Davidson Institute hosts and attends numerous conferences and events throughout the year, both in-person and virtual. Some of the events listed below are for Davidson program participants only, while others are open to the public. We would be happy to make your acquaintance at one of them!
Upcoming Events
We also frequently attend the following conferences:
October 26, 2025
2026 Davidson Fellows Scholarship Information Session
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is dedicated to honoring young people for their work in the STEM and Humanities fields, as well as Outside the Box. Recognized by Forbes as "one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships," the Fellows scholarship is one of "The 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World" by TheBestColleges.org and one of "7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships" in U.S. News & World Report. Awards of $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000 scholarships are available for gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work. With the 2026 application opening on November 3rd, we invite you to join us for the 2026 Davidson Fellow Scholarship Information Session taking place on Tuesday, October 21 at 4pm Pacific time.
November 3, 2025
Young Scholar Q & A
Finding out your child is profoundly gifted or twice-exceptional can be confusing and overwhelming. It may not be clear where to go to find resources to support your child. The Davidson Institute’s Young Scholar Program is here for you and your family.
If you have questions about what the Young Scholars Program is or how we can support your student, please consider attending an Application Q&A session on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM PT
November 11, 2025
2026 Davidson Summer Programs Information Session
Searching for a fun and meaningful Summer program for students ages 8–13? Discover Davidson Summer Programs! Designed for Young Scholars, this five-day residential experience supports both academic and social growth. Students build independence while enjoying engaging, academically stimulating activities in a supportive environment away from home. Each morning features on-campus field trips, while evenings are filled with fun social events, creating a balanced and memorable summer experience for bright learners.
November 13 - 16, 2025
Invigorate your passion for educating gifted and high-potential students at NAGC25, November 13-16, in Pittsburgh, PA. You’re invited to join more than 2,000 educators, gifted coordinators, psychologists, researchers, and caregivers as they gather to share best practices for supporting high-ability children.
Explore the future of gifted education with hands-on workshops, inspiring keynote sessions, and hundreds of innovative sessions filled with proven strategies you can use today and thought-provoking ideas for the classrooms of tomorrow!