2026 Conference

The Road Ahead: A Roadmap for Shul Professionals

Navigate. Lead. Grow.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville

Registration: $650

First-time Registration: $600

The Orthodox Union is committed to strengthening Orthodox Jewish communities by empowering the synagogues and professionals who serve them.

This conference brings together the people who are at the heart of that work: synagogue executives and administrators who navigate the day-to-day challenges, lead through change, and help their communities grow.

Whether you’ve been in the seat for years or are newer to your job, The Road Ahead is an opportunity to step back from the demands of the day-to-day, gain practical tools and insights, and learn from colleagues who understand the journey from the inside.

Together, we’ll explore the roads every shul professional must navigate. From leadership and relationships to finances, technology, engagement, change, and professional growth. Most importantly, we’ll connect with one another, share what we’ve learned along the way, and look ahead to what’s next.

Mark your calendar for November 1–3, 2026, and join synagogue professionals from across the field for a few days of learning, conversation, connection, and community.

The road ahead is ours to navigate. Let’s travel it together.

Why Attend

Three reasons to join us.

Navigate with Confidence

Practical tools for the road ahead.

The landscape of synagogue leadership is constantly changing. Gain practical strategies, fresh ideas, and proven approaches to help you navigate the challenges ahead, from leadership and governance to finances, technology, engagement, and operations. Leave with tools you can put to work the moment you get home.

Lead Together

A community of colleagues who understand where you're coming from.

No one should have to navigate this road alone. Connect with synagogue professionals from across the country who understand both the complexity and the privilege of leading a Jewish community. Share experiences, exchange ideas, build relationships, and create the network you can turn to long after the conference ends.

Grow for What’s Next

Gain perspective. Move forward.

Great leadership requires making time to look beyond the day-to-day. Take a step back, recharge, be inspired, and invest in your own professional growth. Return home with renewed energy, a broader perspective, and a clearer vision for the road ahead.

For Vendors & Sponsors

Bring your solutions to the leaders navigating what’s next.

Synagogue executives and administrators from around the country will gather at The Road Ahead to learn, connect, and explore new ways to strengthen their communities. We invite you to join them as a conference exhibitor and showcase the solutions, services, and expertise that can help synagogues navigate what’s next.

Exhibit Hall