We look forward to seeing you for the 2025 Forum on Leadership Gala and Daytime Program taking place on Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24, 2025.

The Forum on Leadership Gala on Wednesday, April 23 will include a conversation with the 2025 George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership recipient, Dr. Robert M. Gates, Former U.S. Secretary of Defense.

The Forum on Leadership Daytime Program on Thursday, April 24, features a keynote with President George W. Bush as well as panel discussions that include Daniel Lubetzky, Founder, Builders Movement and KIND Snacks; Senator Ben Sasse, former President of the University of Florida and former U.S. Senator from Nebraska; and many others. View the full list of speakers.

Please see below for additional event details.

Forum on Leadership Gala

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5:30 – 9:00 p.m. CT

Event Entrance

George W. Bush Institute
6100 Bush Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205

Attire

Cocktail

Forum on Leadership Gala Program

5:30 p.m.	Check-In opens
6:00 p.m.	Program promptly begins*
7:00 p.m.	Program concludes
7:15 p.m.	Dinner and Post-Event Reception
9:00 p.m.	Event concludes

* Note: In consideration of our speakers and guests in attendance, the program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly to avoid any delays in your arrival.

Forum on Leadership Daytime Program

Thursday, April 24, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT

Event Entrance

George W. Bush Institute
6100 Bush Avenue
Dallas, Texas

Attire

Business

Forum on Leadership Daytime Program

7:45 a.m.	Check-In opens Note: Breakfast will be available
8:30 a.m.	Forum on Leadership Daytime Program begins
10:00 a.m.	Break
10:25 a.m.	Programming resumes
11:15 a.m.	Break
11:40 a.m.	Keynote Conversation with President George W. Bush
12:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Forum on Leadership Daytime Program concludes

*To learn more about our Forum on Leadership daytime programming, visit the Forum on Leadership website.

ADA and Accessibility Information

Accessible seating is available at the entry-level of the auditorium. All other accessible seating is subject to the configuration for the various events.

If you need special assistance, please reach out to our Kimberlea Duran at FOL@bushcenter.org during normal business hours.

Event Parking

Complimentary valet parking will be available at the Bush Institute entrance on Bush Avenue. You can find the valet services at the designated location on the map below.

Please note the physical address of the Bush Institute is 6100 Bush Avenue, on the west side of the complex.

Check-In and Security Information

Check-in will take place in the lobby of the Bush Institute. You will be required to present a photo ID and proceed through security screening.

Prohibited Items

Prior to your arrival, review our list of prohibited items below.

View more detail and a list of prohibited items here.

Contact

If you have any questions or need to alter your registration, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberlea Duran at FOL@bushcenter.org.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

About the George W. Bush Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205

T. 214-200-4300 | E. info@bushcenter.org

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