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We look forward to seeing you for the 2025 Forum on Leadership Gala and Daytime Program, Reception and Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho taking place from Wednesday, April 23 – 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, speaker lineup includes President George W. Bush, Daniel Lubetzky, Founder, Builders and KIND Snacks and Senator Ben Sasse, Former President of the University of Florida, former U.S. Senator of Nebraska, among others to discuss pressing topics facing our nation today.
The Reception and Community Conversation program on Thursday, April 24, with Emmanuel Acho, former NFL player, #1 New York Times bestselling author, sports analyst, and thought leader, joins us for an impactful community discussion on challenging the status quo and creating lasting change.
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
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| 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 |
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* 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
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| 7:45 a.m. |
Check-In opens
Note: Breakfast will be available
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| 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 |
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*To learn more about our Forum on Leadership daytime programming, visit the Forum on Leadership website.
Community Conversation Reception
Thursday, April 23, 2025
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Event Entrance
George W. Bush Institute
6100 Bush Avenue
Dallas, Texas
Attire
Business Casual
Community Conversation Reception Program
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| 4:45 p.m. |
Check-In opens
Note: Breakfast will be available
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Check-In begins |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Reception concludes and Guests Transition to the Community Conversation
Note: Transportation will be available to take guests to and from McFarlin Memorial Auditorium for the Community Conversation.
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Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT
Event Entrance
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, SMU
6405 Boaz Lane
Dallas, Texas
Attire
Business Casual
Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho Program
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Arrive at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, SMU
Note: Bush Center staff will direct you to a private event entrance at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium.
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| 7:00 p.m. |
Program begins |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Program concludes
Note: Transportation will be available to take guests to and from McFarlin Memorial Auditorium for the Community Conversation.
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Community Conversation Supported By:
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.
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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
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