Triennial International Conferences
Connecting Local Communities and Service Initiatives Through Global Networking
The Let Us Dream (LUD) Triennial International Conference takes place once every three years. It brings together LUD chapters and partners from around the world for sharing, learning from, and celebrating the diversity of people's selfless acts of care, compassion, and concern for community.
Past Conferences
Conference 2023
In-person gathering at Christ University, Bangalore, featuring global panels, student voices, and the launch of LUDEx Talks.
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Virtual Conference 2020
Our first virtual triennial conference reaching 18,000+ registrants and 40,000+ viewers worldwide during the pandemic.
Learn MoreOur Impact
Measurable outcomes from our global community conferences
25+
Community Conferences
2
Triennial International Conferences
200+
Changemakers Celebrated
60K+
Participants
80+
Partner Organizations
∞
Community Initiatives
History
Let Us Dream began with a simple yet powerful idea: those who dream for others can create lasting change. In Monroe, Louisiana, everyday stories of hope reignited Fr. Lijo Thomas's vision during a tough phase with the DREAMS project.
The first Let Us Dream Conference launched on October 21, 2017, at Louisiana Tech University with under 100 participants and 15 service organizations. By 2019, the model expanded globally to Binghamton University, Christ University, and Trivandrum.
The 2023 Triennial Conference at Christ University marked our return to in-person gatherings, featuring global panels, student voices, and NGO showcases.
Conference Impact
"Empowering local communities for sustainable global impact and improvement."
Our Goals
The Let Us Dream Conference was established in 2017 to provide a forum for sharing experiences with successes and challenges in community improvement organizations and efforts.
Networking & Collaboration
Improve networking and collaboration among all those interested in community improvement organizations and programs.
Promote Volunteerism
Empower all those involved in community improvement organizations and initiatives, including employees, volunteers, and students.
Learning Organization
Create a professional learning organization dedicated to improving local communities through shared knowledge.
What To Expect
The LUD Triennial Conference is more than just an event—it's an experience of learning, sharing, and collaboration for community empowerment.
Panel Discussions
- Focused conversations on Education, Health, and Social Work
- Meet experts and practitioners across all walks of life
Changemakers
- Celebrate real-life stories of extraordinary service
- Learn from great change makers and their community impact
Poster Presentations
- Discover grassroots initiatives through interactive displays
- Connect directly with presentation makers
Networking
- Connect with diverse community service projects and NGOs
- Build partnerships for social entrepreneurship initiatives
Exhibition Stalls
- Present your projects to a socially-driven audience
- Gain exposure among 20,000+ students and organizations
Keynote Speakers
- Be inspired by thought leaders from academia
- Engaging stories of international resonance
Conference Roadmap
Visual timeline of our journey from Louisiana to India, uniting changemakers worldwide
Louisiana Beginnings
Let Us Dream community conference initiated at Louisiana Tech University, USA. A small but powerful gathering of under 100 participants and 15 organizations.
Global Expansion
The model expanded to New York, Bangalore, and Trivandrum, connecting education, health, and social work sectors globally.
Virtual Conference
First Triennial International Conference went virtual—18,000+ registrants and 40,000+ viewers from around the world during the pandemic.
Indian Expansion
New chapters launched in Chennai and Hyderabad, furthering local engagement and grassroots impact across India.
Bangalore Conference
Second triennial conference held in-person at Christ University, Bangalore, with 50+ international panelists and launch of LUDEx Talks.
Pune Chapter
New chapter launched in Pune, expanding our reach and strengthening community connections in Maharashtra.
Partners & Sponsors
Collaborating with visionary organizations to create global impact through local action
Why Partner With Us?
Global Visibility
Showcase your brand to our international network of educators and changemakers
Local Impact
Directly support community-driven initiatives with measurable outcomes
Knowledge Exchange
Access to cutting-edge research and best practices in education and social innovation
Partnership Opportunities
Conference Sponsorship
Align your brand with our flagship events reaching 60,000+ participants
Program Collaboration
Co-create initiatives with our global network of educators and students
Research Partnerships
Collaborate on action research projects with measurable community impact