JA Worldwide HQ Summit 2025

Dates: March 24–27, 2025

Location: Florida, USA

Hotel: Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton Pompano Beach Pier
200 North Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

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Schedule of Events

All sessions, meals, and events are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Day 1: Monday, March 24

  • 6:00–9:00pm: HQ Summit Welcome Reception and Dinner
    Location:     Beach House Pompano, 270 North Pompano Beach Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (three-minute walk from hotel)

Day 2: Tuesday, March 25

Breakfast on your own

  • 6:30am-7:00am: Digital Detox--Yoga

  • 7:00am-8:00am: Breakfast On Your Own

  • 8:00am-8:30am: Travel to JA World via Taxi or Uber/Lyft

    Location: JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion 1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard Coconut Creek, FL 33066

  • 8:30am-9:00am: Summit Overview

  • 9:00am-9:30am: Welcome to JA World & Tour

  • 9:30am-9:40am: JA FP welcome and Profile Set Up

  • 9:40am-11:40am: JA Finance Park Simulation

  • 11:40am-12:00pm: Q&A/Debrief JA Finance Park Experience

  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch

  • 1:00pm-3:00pm: JA Strategic Plan (Norm #6)

  • 3:00pm-3:15pm: Snack Break & Guess Who game

  • 3:15pm-4:45pm: Collaboration Across Communication Platforms, Events and Audiences.

  • 4:45pm-5:00pm: Closing Remarks

  • 5:00pm-5:30pm: Travel Back to Hotel via Taxi or Uber/Lyft

  • 5:30pm-6:30pm: Free time

  • 6:30pm-9:00pm: JA Worldwide Reception & Dinner

    Location: Oceanic Pompano Beach, 250 North Pompano Beach Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (three-minute walk from hotel)
    Attendees: JA Worldwide HQ, JA South Florida senior leaders, honored guests

Day 3: Wednesday, March 26

Breakfast on your own

  • 6:30am-7:00am: Digital Detox--Meditation/journal

  • 7:00am-8:00am: Breakfast On Your Own

  • 8:00am-8:30am: Travel to JA World via Taxi or Uber/Lyft

    Location: JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion 1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard Coconut Creek, FL 33066

  • 8:30am-8:45am: Welcome Day Three

  • 8:45am-10:45am: Driving Even Greater Value and Impact for Donors and the JA network

  • 11:00am-12:30pm: Nonflict

  • 12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch

  • 1:30pm- 2:00pm: JA Institute

  • 2:00pm-3:30pm: Risk and Resilience

  • 3:30-3:45 pm: Closing Remarks

  • 3:45pm-4:00pm: Travel Back to Hotel via Taxi or Uber/Lyft

  • 4:30pm-5:00pm: Free time

  • 5:00–5:30pm: Travel to Jungle Queen Dock via taxi or Uber/Lyft
    Location: 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

  • 5:30–6:00pm: Vessel Boards

  • 6:00–10:00pm: Jungle Queen River Cruise and Island Experience

  • 10:00–10:30pm: Travel Back to Hotel via Taxi or Uber/Lyft

Day 4: Thursday, March 27

Breakfast on your own

  • 6:30am-7:00am: Digital Detox--Walk/Run

  • 7:00am-8:00am: Breakfast on Your Own

  • 8:00am: Travel to JA World via Taxi or Uber/Lyft

    Location: JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion 1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard Coconut Creek, FL 33066

  • 8:30am-9:00am: Welcome Day 4 (Gratitude board reveal)

  • 9:00am-9:30am: Impact Intelligence

  • 9:00am-10:00am: AI in the Workplace

  • 10:00am-10:30am: Fundable Projects

  • 10:30am-11:00am: Monday.com

  • 11:00am-12:00pm: Summit Wrap up/Takeaways/Parking lot

  • 12:00-1:00pm: Goodbye Lunch

  • 1:00pm: Departures

Additional Information

Hotel Booking

We are pleased to provide a discounted rate of $225 per night at The Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton Pompano Beach Pier Pompano Beach Pier located at 200 North Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, US . If you haven't already, please book your stay by March 3. (Remember to also RSVP via the form below!)

Weather Conditions

The weather in Florida at the end of March is typically warm and pleasant. Average daytime high temperatures are around 80°F (27°C), with nighttime lows near 68°F (20°C) and moderate rainfall.

Dressing for the Climate

  • Meetings: Business casual

  • Monday, March 24 dinner: casual

  • Tuesday, March 25 dinner: cocktail attire/semi-formal

  • Wednesday, March 26 cruise: casual (also bring sunglasses and light jacket)

Photography and Social Posting Guidelines

Kate will be available to take headshots for anyone that is interested. Please ask your colleagues for permission before taking and sharing photos. Feel free to share your experiences online, but keep location specifics private until the event is over. Note: It’s important that funders and donors know that we’re using their funds wisely, so when posting online, focus on the strategic work we’re doing together, rather than on the side trips.

Etiquette during JA Worldwide Events

  • Responsible consumption: Alcohol may be served at certain JA Worldwide events, but it should always be consumed responsibly. Attendees are expected to exercise good judgment, remain professional, and be mindful of their own limits.

  • Professional conduct: Attendees are expected to maintain professionalism at all times. Behavior that is disruptive, offensive, or endangers the safety of others is not acceptable.

  • Transportation and safety: To ensure a safer and more cost-effective ride experience during the summit, we’ll be sharing a list of "Uber Buddies"—small groups of attendees who can coordinate rides together. This will help everyone stay in the loop, be on time, and travel safely. Once you receive your Uber Buddies list, please connect with your buddies and create a group chat. Use the chat to coordinate departure times and stay updated.

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