Convening

Levitt National Convening: Now March 27–29, 2025

We look forward to welcoming you to Los Angeles for the Levitt National Convening, now taking place Thursday, March 27 through Saturday, March 29, 2025. Bringing together members of the Levitt network from across the country for shared learning, we will be inspired by our collective commitment to building community through music and fostering more equitable, healthy, and thriving towns and cities.

Taking place at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza, the Levitt National Convening will feature two full days of speakers, panels, affinity breakouts, workshops, and performances for a robust exchange of ideas and insights, plus exciting social events where you will have a chance to connect with your Levitt peers while experiencing Los Angeles through food and culture. We will close out our gathering with a festive Saturday evening celebration with dinner and dancing.

About Omni Los Angeles Hotel

The Omni Hotel will be our home base for all Convening sessions and accommodations.

The Omni Hotel, located atop Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles, will be our home base for all Convening sessions and accommodations. Opened in 1992 as part of the California Plaza complex, this stylish hotel played a key role in the revitalization of Downtown LA. Nearby arts and culture venues add vibrancy to this area, including the Music Center of Los Angeles, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Grand Central Market.

Relive Our Favorite Moments:
2024 Levitt National Convening

Representing diverse communities from regions across the country, more than 200 changemakers gathered in Downtown Los Angeles for the 2024 Levitt National Convening. With myriad opportunities for attendees to bond over engaging sights, delicious food, and genuine conversations, the spirit of collaboration and community-mindedness was abundant throughout the event.

Read more about last year’s Convening on our blog!

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Click on each day of the week to view the schedule-at-a-glance. Hover over each session description to learn more. We anticipate that most of the content and presenters will remain the same as we shift to March. Any changes will be reflected here on the Convening website and communicated via email.

Thu Fri Sat

Thursday, March 27, 2025

1:30 pm

Friday, March 28, 2025

8:00 am

Breakfast

Second Floor Foyer | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

Sound Bath (Optional)

Widney Meeting Room | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

Luna

8:45 am

Welcome

Bunker Hill Ballroom | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

9:00 am

Levitt Family Legacy Film Screening

Bunker Hill Ballroom | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

9:15 am

State of Levitt

Bunker Hill Ballroom | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

Sharon Yazowski

Kathy Eberly Ovitt

10:00 am

Plenary | Systemic Inspiration and the Politics of Joy

Bunker Hill Ballroom | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

Marc Bamuthi Joseph

11:00 am

Break

11:15 am

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Omni Los Angeles Hotel

12:15 pm

LUNCH

Second Floor Foyer | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

1:30 pm

Ignite Presentations

Bunker Hill Ballroom | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

2:00 pm

BREAK

2:15 pm

Concurrent Facilitated Workshops

Omni Los Angeles Hotel

4:15 pm

BREAK

4:30 pm

Performance + Conversation | Sara Churruchich

Bunker Hill Ballroom | Omni Los Angeles Hotel

Sara Curruchich

5:00 pm

Adjourn

6:30 pm

Group Dine-Arounds

Various Locations