REAL Leadership Institute

REAL Leadership Institute is an in-person leadership event for Gamma Phi Beta's workforce, including International Council (IC), Sorority volunteers, advisors and professional staff. The RLI experience provides training and developmental programming to achieve our strategic plan and equip the workforce to provide a quality member experience for our collegians and alumnae.

REAL Leadership Institute will take place on June 19-22, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago.

• Registration opens March 27, 2025, and closes on May 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
• A $50 late fee will be added after May 26, 2025.
• All registrations are fully refundable until June 13, 2025. After this date, registrations are 100% non-refundable. 

registration fees

Pricing for RLI includes:

• Airfare up to $400 (international volunteers only).
• Reimbursement of airport transfers (international volunteers only).
• Three nights double occupancy at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago.
• Meals include: Friday: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Saturday: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner.
• Complimentary airport shuttle from Chicago O’Hare International airport to the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and meeting space.
• Customized workforce programming.
• Customized mobile app.

*International volunteers will be reimbursed travel expenses for airfare, parking, travel meals, etc. as outlined in the workforce expense and travel policy. 

Who is expected to attend?

All required Sorority volunteers will receive an invitation to register for RLI in early March. As part of your volunteer responsibilities, attending this event is a key expectation of your role and an essential component for your ongoing professional development. If you have questions about this or do not receive an invitation, please consult your direct supervisor for more information. Invitations are non-transferable unless you are being replaced in your current position. Each Sorority volunteer is responsible for their own registration fee. Other expenses as outlined (airfare, travel meals, hotel, etc.) will be at the expense of the Sorority.

One advisor from each chapter is also expected to attend RLI. If you are invited and unable to attend and would like another advisor to be considered as a replacement, please contact your regional team leader for approval. A substituted advisor should be someone who will return to the chapter and proactively share their experience and make good use of this outstanding educational opportunity. The registration fee and all other travel expenses are at the cost of the collegiate chapter.