Fall 2026 Symposium

Our Fall Symposium will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown in the Deike Auditorium. It will also be livestreamed..

Speaker Information

Roger S. VanGorden

Speaking on “If Thomas Smith Webb Had a Chatbot: Speculative MasonryMeets Artificial Intelligence”

Most Worshipful Brother Roger S. VanGorden is a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana and currently serves as an Active Member of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. 

Additional biographical details to come.

Joshua W. Schutts, PhD

Speaking on “Curating a Culture of Brotherhood and Engagement”

Worshipful Brother Schutts is a Partner and the Chief Research Officer for Dyad Strategies, a Consultancy with a focus on serving collegiate fraternites. Josh is a faculty member who has over 10 years experience in fraternity and sorority advising. He brings a wealth of knowledge regarding curriculum design, strategic planning, applied research, program evaluation, statistical analysis, and outcome assessment. 

Additional biographical details to come.

Upcoming Academy Dates

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Saturday, October 23, 2027
Saturday, March 18, 2028