A GRDS Hub is a small, local, in-person gathering connected to the virtual Global Respectful Disruption Summit. These hubs create space for people in the same area to come together, watch sessions, and engage in real-time conversation and reflection.

Hubs are intentionally designed to be community-centered and intimate, rather than large-scale events. Whether a few people or a small group, the focus is on shared experience, connection, and meaningful dialogue.

Each hub may be open to a broader local community or kept within a specific group, depending on the host’s preference. Registration is coordinated through the main summit process, making it easy for participants to join either virtually or through a local hub.

Create Meaningful Space
Hosting a hub is an opportunity to create a small, intentional space where people can come together to engage, reflect, and connect. It’s not about producing an event—it’s about holding space for real conversation and shared experience.

Strengthen Local Community
Bring together students, colleagues, and community members in a way that feels grounded and accessible. Hubs create space for dialogue that builds understanding, encourages multiple perspectives, and connects global ideas to local realities.

Model Leadership in Practice
Hosting a hub is a simple but powerful way to demonstrate leadership. By creating space for thoughtful engagement, you are contributing to a broader shift in how we learn, connect, and show up in global education—centered on care, respect, and action.

Engage and Grow Together
The summit invites participants into conversations around global learning, access, and intercultural understanding. Hosting a hub allows your group to experience this together—pausing, reflecting, and making meaning in real time.

Create a Simple Gathering Space
Secure a comfortable space where a small group (typically 3–10 participants) can gather. This can be a classroom, office, lounge, or community space—no large venue needed.

Welcome and Hold the Space
Be present as a host during the day. Help create a welcoming environment, guide the flow, and support light conversation or reflection as it naturally unfolds. A formal agenda is not required.

Support a Shared Experience
Encourage participants to engage with the sessions together. This might include pausing between sessions to reflect, ask questions, or connect ideas to your local context.

Keep the Setup Simple
Ensure you have a basic setup for viewing:

• A screen or shared device
• Clear audio (small group-friendly is fine)
• Stable internet connection

No advanced tech or formal production is expected.

Foster an Inclusive Space
Create an environment where participants feel comfortable showing up, sharing perspectives, and engaging in conversation.

Invite Thoughtfully 
You may open your hub to others in your local network if it aligns with your space and capacity. Small, intentional groups are encouraged over large attendance.

Micro-Hosting Support
We offer a limited number of small hosting grants to support simple gathering needs, such as light refreshments or basic setup costs. These are designed to make hosting feel accessible—not to fund large-scale events.

Easy, Centralized Registration
We manage the full registration process for all viewing hubs. Your hub will be included in the main registration platform, where participants can select your location when signing up. Each attendee will register individually to receive access to the summit and hub check-in.

Clear, Hub-Specific Guidance
You’ll receive simple, step-by-step materials tailored to your hub to help you prepare—without overcomplicating the process.

Participant Cap Support
We will align your hub’s registration with your space and comfort level, helping you maintain a size that supports meaningful connection and a strong community feel.

Hosting Guide
You’ll receive our “Viewing Hub Guide,” with practical tips for creating a welcoming, accessible, and conversation-centered space.

Light Tech Support
We’ll provide access to the summit schedule, Zoom links, and basic guidance to help you navigate the virtual platform with ease.

Bring the Summit to Your Community. We’ll Help Support It.

Hosting a Global Respectful Disruption Summit (GRDS) Viewing Hub is more than pressing play. It’s about creating a small, local space for connection, reflection, and respectful disruption in community.

To support this, each official Viewing Hub may be eligible for a $250 USD micro-grant (limited availability) to help with simple gathering needs. Whether you’re meeting on campus, in a community space, or around a table with a few others, this support is designed to help you create a welcoming and accessible experience.

What the Micro-Grant Can Support

The micro-grant is intended for small, practical needs such as:

• Light refreshments (coffee, snacks, simple meals)
• Space-related costs (if applicable)
• Accessibility support (e.g., captions, printed materials, interpreters)
• Basic supplies (name tags, simple signage, printed materials)

How It Works

• Submit your host interest form (or confirm participation if invited)
• If selected, complete a short reimbursement form
• Save your receipts and submit them after the summit
• Reimbursements are processed within 2–3 weeks (check or electronic transfer)

A Few Guidelines

• Keep purchases simple and aligned with your hub’s needs
• Provide clear, itemized receipts
• Submit documentation within 30 days of the summit