2026 Gun Violence Peace Summit
"Prepare to Make a Difference"
Join us for the 2026 Gun Violence Peace Summit, a FREE event uniting Community Violence Intervention advocates and community members to discuss strategies for actionable change.
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DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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TIME: Registration and Lunch from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, with event beginning at 2:00 PM
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LOCATION: Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation
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839 W. 79th St. Chicago, IL 60620
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COST: 100% Free Registration includes complimentary lunch
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Registration limited to 1st 75 people who register. Follow the link below to register.
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ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Ideas Require Intentional Action
Community violence intervention programs provide evidence and community-informed, comprehensive support to individuals who are at the greatest risk of gunshot victimization.*
*Everytown Research & Policy.
"We just learn how to cope. Trauma never goes anywhere, and healing is an ongoing process—it’s just a lifelong process.”...a gun violence survivor.
The 2026 Gun Violence Peace Summit, co-presented by Black Expo Community Development's Violence Prevention program "Building Better Futures" and partner, "Violence Interrupters" is a half-day event designed to discuss new approaches and new ideas to combating gun related incidences that have impacted Chicago resident for decades. While 2026 has seen a slight reduction in gun related homicides, the problem continues to take it toll every day.
We invite community leaders, CVI organizations and local advocates to attend for an inspiring day of information sharing, connection and dialogue.
Whether you are looking to foster peace in your school, workplace, or neighborhood, you will leave with tangible tools to make a lasting impact.
PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
What to Expect
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Panel Discussion: Our planning team is finalizing an outstanding lineup of speakers for the panel discussion on peacebuilding and community involvement.
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To aid in the implementation of practical conflict-resolution skills in your daily life, workplace, and neighborhood.
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- Networking & Resource Fair: Connect with organizations providing supportive services to assist gun violence victims in your neighborhood.
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