FAQ

The conference will take place February 28-March 2, 2027, in Austin, Texas. The conference will begin around 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 28, and will conclude by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 2. More specific timing will be available as program details are released.

Female philanthropists who are considered a current Lion of Judah in their home community. Please contact your local community if you have any questions about this. 

There are limited spots available for Future Lions including daughters, granddaughters, and special friends of Lions of Judah aged 18-32 are invited to accompany a Lion and attend the conference.

Registration opens June 15th at 10:00 am ET. Register by visiting www.lionconference.org

For best results, we recommend registering from a computer and not a cell phone.

For Lions residing in the United States and Canda, please select the “Lion of Judah” registration type. 

For Lions residing OUTSIDE the US and Canada, please select the “International Lion of Judah” registration type.

If you registered for the wrong registration type, please email events@jewishfederations.org for help. 

If you selected the wrong registration type when trying to register and are having trouble switching, we recommend opening a private or incognito window in your browser and trying again.

We build flourishing Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, active in civil society, and connected to Israel and global Jewry. Jewish Federations work every day to support and strengthen Jewish communal life around the world. We are there anytime, anywhere Jews are in need. We serve Jews of all ages, backgrounds, nations, and stations in life. We help young families with children, Holocaust survivors, victims of terror, survivors of natural disasters and other emergencies, and all those in distress. Visit https://www.jewishfederations.org/ for more information.

The ILOJC Co-Chairs are Jill Rose from South Palm Beach and Michelle Hirsch from Cleveland.

The conference registration fee is $1,799 per person. This fee includes all conference programming and meals with the exception of Monday evening dinner which is organized by each community. The conference fee does not include airfare and hotel accommodations. During the registration process, participants will be prompted to book at the hotel.

We are excited to offer a new immersive learning opportunity in 2027!   The pre-conference interactive workshops are open to all Lions of Judah registered for the 2027 International Lion of Judah Conference.  Workshops will take place at conference hotel from 1:30-3:00 pm central time. Pre-registration is required and there will be an additional fee of $75 per person to participate in one of the offered workshops. Please visit lionconference.org for more information.

Once you register for the conference, you will receive a link to book your hotel room on both your registration confirmation page and in your confirmation email. The cost per room is $339/night, plus applicable state and local taxes. You will have the option to book a single or double room. Each extra person above double occupancy sharing a room will be charged an additional $30.00 per night. Maximum occupancy is 4 per room.

For best results, we recommend booking your room online from a computer.

There are limited rooms available in our block on Friday & Saturday before the conference and on Tuesday night after the conference. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis and rates will vary based on the room type you are booking.  If you would like to extend your stay and these rooms are not available at the link, you may try calling the conference hotel directly to extend. The block rate is not guaranteed outside of these dates or once inventory is sold out.

We have limited number of upgraded rooms and suites available to book at a first-come, first-served basis. If the room type or suite you would like to book is sold out in the block, you may try calling the conference hotel directly to book. These limited rooms are based on availability and rates will vary.

You will need to contract a separate block of rooms to guarantee these rooms, as shoulder nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email events@jewishfederations.org for help with contracting your own block.

You must cancel your hotel room with the hotel directly by phone. You will receive no penalty if done by 11:59 PM local hotel time at least 3 days before your arrival date. Please note that the hotel will NOT authorize a refund after this deadline.

You may cancel your hotel reservation by contacting the conference hotel directly. If you have additional questions, please contact events@jewishfederations.org. Hotel reservations can be cancelled without penalty up to 3 days prior to check-in.

We recommend flying into the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 

Speak with your local women’s professional to see if they are arranging transfers to/from the airport. Ubers and rideshares are widely available. 

As the program develops we will share updates via email and on lionconference.org

Mazel Tov on being a KWF Award Winner! As with the past few conferences, the International Lion of Judah Conference is only open to current Lions of Judah (with the exception of Future Lions: daughters, granddaughters, and special friends of lions, aged 18-32 are invited to participate and accompany a Lion). Spouses, partners, and friends who are not Lions of Judah cannot attend. We know that you will celebrate at your local community events with family and friends. Please contact your local professional if you have questions about how your community will honor you locally. 

The conference does not have a remote option.

Please contact your local Women’s Philanthropy professional for questions about purchasing or upgrading your Lion pin. We recommend starting this process as soon as possible.

Individuals canceling after December 14, 2026 will not receive any refund for registration fees paid. Cancellations before December 14, 2026 will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Please note that there will be NO exceptions to this policy and there will not be any cancellation fees waived.

Yehuda Gershonovitz, Jewish Federations of North America’s Director of Security, is in constant communication with local police, relevant security personnel, and the Secure Community Network to set up safety protocols and to make sure that the conference will be secure and safe from start to finish. Badges are required to access all conference sessions and events. Badges will be provided upon check-in at conference registration. Non-registered persons will not be allowed access to any event

Yes! Please visit www.lionconference.org/sponsors to review all sponsorship opportunities available. We offer a diverse array of sponsorship opportunities designed to meet your specific goals. Our dedicated team will work with you to craft a customized solution that maximizes your impact and reach. To discuss a partnership, please contact: Mandy Kaiser-Blueth Associate Vice President, National Women’s Philanthropy.

Yes! Please contact Steven Davis for more information about how to apply to have a table at the ILOJC Market. 

Please contact your local Women’s Philanthropy professional with any questions.

Please email events@jewishfederations.org for support and we will get back to you as soon as possible. For best service, please be sure to include “ILOJC 2027” in the subject of your email.