Leadership Summit FAQs for 2025
If you have more questions, please feel free to contact Suzanna, the GEMS Operations Assistant, at hello@gemsgc.org OR 616-616-4367
HOW IS SUMMIT 2025 DIFFERENT FROM OTHER YEARS AND WHAT’S THE SAME?
What is different this year is that we will be in person in Edina, Minnesota. This year the Summit will officially begin on Thursday evening at 7 PM and end on Saturday at noon. There will be an optional Food Trucks and Fellowship Thursday from 4:30 to 6:45 PM if you are traveling There will be activities offered that individuals and groups can do on their own if they’d like to fly in a day early and explore Minnesota.
DO WE HAVE TO PRE-SELECT OUR BREAKOUT SESSION CHOICES WHEN WE REGISTER ONLINE?
No, you do not need to pre-select Breakout Sessions. In-person attendees will receive information on all the sessions and can choose from there which ones to participate in. Virtual attendees will watch the main auditorium session during the live event.
More details about the breakout sessions will be coming soon.
How do I register my team if we want to watch or attend the Summit together?
New this year is our in-person group rate and our virtual group rate:
If you register 3 more individuals in person, the price per person will be $20 lower.
If you want to watch together virtually as a group of 3 or more, you can register for the price of $298 instead of $99 per person and have as many people watching as you want. That’s a significant savings especially if you have 10 leaders in your group.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
The GEMS staff will process all personal information and payment details.
In Person Prices
$199 USD per person Early Bird February 17 – April 14 May 19
$169 USD per person Early Bird Group Rate* February 17 – April 14 May 19
*Individual price if registering 3 or more leaders from the same club.
Thanks to the generosity of our amazing sponsors, Early Bird Pricing has been extended until May 19!
$269 USD per person May 20-July 15
$239 USD per person Group Rate* May 20-July 15
*Individual price if registering 3 or more leaders from the same club.
In-person registration: Thursday’s food truck cost is not included in registration. Lodging is not included in the registration price. Registration includes Friday lunch and dinner, and Saturday boxed lunch. Registration will close on July 15 or earlier if sold out.
Virtual Prices
$99 USD per person Early Bird February 17 – July 15
$298 USD per person Group Rate* February 17 – July 15
*When registering 3 or more from the same club, no max.
Virtual Attendance Terms & Conditions: Due to the nature of an online event, registrations are non-refundable. Each individual who intends to participate must purchase a registration, unless you take advantage of the virtual group rate where you need to register at least 3 people or more.
IS LODGING INCLUDED FOR IN-PERSON REGISTRATION?
No, lodging is not included in the registration fee. Visit our website for lodging information, recommendations, and discounted room blocks in Edina, MN. If you need a roommate, please check the Leadership Summit Facebook page and search for a possible roommate there.
CAN I MAIL IN MY REGISTRATION?
To help keep everything organized and streamlined for this event, we are not offering a paper form of registration. Please contact Suzanna, our Operations Assistant, at hello@gemsgc.org OR 616-616-4367 if you are having difficulty registering online.
ARE THERE REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS?
We are offering an Early Bird special for In-Person and Virtual attendees as well as group rate. Register early to save.
IS THERE A GROUP RATE? HOW CAN I REGISTER ALL OF MY LEADERS?
There are group rates for both in-person and virtual registration. Information about how to register your leaders will be found on the registration form.
WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED TO/FROM THE AIRPORT OR HOTELS?
GEMS is working with the local summit committee on transportation options to and from the airport and hotels. We will have a question on your registration form asking if you will require a shuttle option. This will help us determine the need for a shuttle to help transport attendees.
The nearest airport to Edina, Minnesota is MSP (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport). If you want to rent a car or coordinate with other groups on car rentals or rideshare options, you can use the Summit Facebook group to coordinate with other leaders who may be planning to attend Summit.
I’M NOT CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN A GEMS PROGRAM, CAN I ATTEND?
Yes, the GEMS Leadership Summit is open to all current and past GEMS leaders and ANY woman who desires to be encouraged by a sisterhood of faith-filled women. If you want to learn more about walking alongside young girls, or worship with and be encouraged by other women of faith, the Leadership Summit is the place for you. We will have a Friend of GEMS rate on the registration form.
WHEN DOES REGISTRATION END?
In-person registration will close on July 15 or earlier if we have sold out. Registration for virtual attendance is available until July 17.
CAN CITS ATTEND THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT?
Yes, we welcome and encourage Counselors-In-Training (CITs) to attend.
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
Unfortunately, Summit registrations are not refundable. However, if you find yourself unable to attend, registrations are completely transferable. You must, however, contact hello@gemsgc.org to let us know of the ticket transfer.
HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL SUMMIT?
During registration, you will register with an email address which will be the address we communicate details through. As we get closer to the event, you will receive emails from GEMS with links and instructions on how to view the event.
WHAT IF I WANT REPLAY ACCESS?
Replay access will be available to all virtual and in-person attendees.
WILL WE RECEIVE A SUMMIT PROGRAM BOOK LIKE WE’VE RECEIVED IN THE PAST?
A print and digital Program Book will be available to each person who registers for the in-person Summit. This comprehensive book will contain loads of useful information. If you are attending virtually, you will be sent the digital Program Book to print the entire book or select which pages you’d like.
HOW CAN I BE SURE MY INTERNET SPEED IS FAST ENOUGH TO STREAM THE SUMMIT?
You will need a high-speed internet connection and access to a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone device.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE LATEST AVAILABLE PRODUCTS?
There will be a GEMS store at the in-person event, but if you are part of the virtual audience, we encourage you to visit our online store at https://gemsgc.org/store/.
DO I HAVE TO TUNE IN AT THE TIMES POSTED?
If you are watching on your own, to get the most from your Summit experience, we recommend following the published schedule. We’ve designed the Summit to be interactive and engaging and our event hosts will be coming to you live throughout the event. Each session link will become active before the official start time to give everyone a chance to settle in. The scheduled times are in the Central Time Zone.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Please feel free to contact Suzanna, the GEMS Operations Assistant, at hello@gemsgc.org OR 616-616-4367.