FLARE Conference

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May 15, 2026
8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

FLARE Conference

250 Years of First Ladies Making History

American University

2026 FLARE Conference: 250 Years of First Ladies Making History

Presented by:

FLARE and American University's School of Public Affairs First Ladies Initiative

Join us for FLARE's first in-person conference! This event will bring together scholars, teachers, institutions, first ladies staff, biographers, archivists, journalists, historians, students and anyone with an interest in US Presidential first ladies for a day-long conference at American University.

Scheduled events:

Patrons Event

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:00-7:30 pm in Kerwin Hall 301

Conference

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:30 am- 5:00 pm

Mary Graydon Student Center, Room 128

Registration and sponsorship coming soon!

Registration Categories and pricing:

FLARE Members:

$50 In-person registration
$5 Virtual registration

Non-Members

$100 In-person registration
$10 Virtual registration

American University Students, Staff, Faculty and Administration

Complimentary registration

Sponsorship Opportunities

Patrons Event Sponsorship (Includes Conference Registration)

$150 Patron – Conference registration for one, admission to private evening, Wine & hors d’oeuvres, name listed in conference booklet under “Patrons”
$250 Supporting Patron – all of the above, reserved seating at conference, recognition slide before keynote
$500 Founders Circle Patron – All above, invitation to private meet & greet with the keynote speaker, name listed on FLARE website for one year.

Conference Sponsor