DIVERSITY AWARENESS INITIATIVE FOR STUDENTS

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MISSION

The Diversity Awareness Initiative for Students, DAIS, is an organization dedicated to strengthening our schools and ourselves, through increased knowledge, awareness, and respect for different cultures. Its members are comprised of students from independent, public, and parochial schools, who wish to discuss and improve human relations within the community and society at large.

Participants from all religions, races, gender expressions, socio-economic status and other social identifiers are welcome.

Conference Registration

Registration is now open for the DAIS 27th Annual Multicultural Student Leadership Conference, on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

You must complete the registration form below, in order to be fully registered for the conference.

Please contact your school's administrator concerning their registration and payment policy.

In order for you to attend the conference, the registration fee must be paid before May 9, 2026.

*Early Registration: Now through Friday, April 17, 2026, registration is $135.00 (including processing fee) per student

*Regular Registration: Saturday, April 18 - Saturday, May 9, 2026, registration is $145.00 (including processing fee) per student

For a listing of workshop descriptions, visit the Conference Information page.