LEAD 2027 (League Education & Advocacy Day)

LEAD 2027 (League Education & Advocacy Day)

LWVSC LEAD (Legislatve Education & Advocacy Day) 2027

Location

Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus
1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia South Carolina 29170
See map: Google Maps
South Carolina US
Saturday, January 23, 2027 - 9:30am to 3:00pm
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What?

League Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD)

Gather with fellow League members across the state as we power up for the new legislative session! Hear from South Carolina leaders about hot topics and strategies to move our state forward.

You'll leave inspired—and energized! 

When? 

Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, 9:30 am – 3 pm

Where? 

Mary Robertson Conference Center Room 143 in the Academic Center, Midlands Tech Campus, Columbia. (LEAD 2023 was held at this location.)

Click on the Google Maps link above to get directions to the campus.  PDF icon Check the campus map to find where to park and locate the meeting room. 

Who's invited? 

LEAD is open to any League member—local board members, emerging local leaders, and any interested members. That certainly means you! 

Event details

The full-day program, 9:30 am - 3 pm...

The $20 registration fee, which includes lunch and morning coffee/tea, This reduced price was made possible through a Unite American New Grant for Open Primaries. 

When can I register? 

Seats are limited! Registration opens December 1 and closes January 15, or earlier if we reach the 95 seat capacity. There will be no changes nor refunds after January 15.  

Registration opens December 1 

 

What should I bring? 

To cut down on waste, bring your own reusable, filled water bottle. 

LEAD 2027 agenda

TBA

Meet the presenters

TBA

 

 

 

 

Possible hotel accommodations 

The following hotels are close to the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport, 110 McSwain Dr., W. Columbia
  • Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia - Airport, 110 McSwain Dr., W. Columbia

Other downtown Columbia hotel options include: 

  • Extended Stay American Suites Columbia, West Stoneridge Drive, 2.4 miles from Downtown Columbia 
  • Tru by Hilton Columbia, Greystone, Columbia 2.43 miles from Downtown Columbia 
  • Embassy Suites Columbia, Greystone, 2.53 miles from Downtown Columbia
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown, Downtown Columbia
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown, Downtown Columbia 
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown- The Vista, an IHG Hotel, Downtown Columbia 
Contact Information
Anita T. Baker
anita.baker [at] lwvsc.org

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