HDS Dean’s Leadership Forum and Gomes Honors
Dean's Leadership Forum
Critical Issues in Religion Today
The Dean’s Leadership Forum is an opportunity for Harvard Divinity School’s most devoted alumni and friends to gather annually with Dean Marla F. Frederick, HDS faculty, and other thought leaders exploring issues in religion, ethics, and contemporary life.
The Dean’s Leadership Forum is by invitation only; invitations are non-transferable.
2027 Dean's Leadership Forum
Plans for the 2027 Dean’s Leadership Forum in Cambridge, MA are underway. Please look out for a save the date toward the end of the calendar year.
In the meantime, please stay connected to HDS:
Speak with our team
Email development@hds.harvard.edu to set up a time to speak with someone on our team about ways to stay connected with HDS.
Follow HDS on social media
Stay connected with the School on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Attend an event
Alumni and friends are welcome to attend all public HDS events. HDS also hosts regional and campus events for alumni and friends.
Read about our work
Find out about the School’s recent research, teaching, and activity in the HDS Dean's Report.
Registration
Registration for the 2027 Dean’s Leadership Forum in Cambridge, MA will open in March 2027.
Planning Your Visit
Accommodations
We recommend that you make your hotel arrangements as early as possible as rooms are very limited, and we are unable to secure room blocks for the spring events.
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville
515 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
Phone: 617-341-9040
Email: info@cambriasomerville.com
Sheraton Commander Hotel
16 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Main: 617-547-4800
The Charles Hotel
One Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
General Inquiries: 617-864-1200
Reservations: 1-800-882-1818
Email: reservations@charleshotel.com
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge
400 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02134
Phone: 617-783-0090
The Atlas Hotel
40 Western Ave
Boston, MA 02134
Phone: 617-214-3344; Note: Use code HRVDA during checkout for an affiliate discount—first-come, first-served.
Hotel 1868
1868 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: 617-499-2998
Email: info@hotel1868.com
Hotel Veritas
One Remington Street
Cambridge, MA 02128
Phone: 617-520-5000 | 888-520-1050
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-267-5300
The Freepoint Hotel
220 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-491-8000
Harvard Square Hotel
110 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-864-5200
Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139-4896
Phone: 617-492-1234
Parking
Parking is available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.
The entrance is located at Oxford Street and Everett Street and is about 0.1 miles from the HDS campus. Please let the attendant know that you are there for the HDS Dean’s Leadership Forum.
Please contact Suzannah Lutz at derevents@hds.harvard.edu or 617.495.1778 if you have any questions.
With Special Appreciation
Through our giving societies, Harvard Divinity School celebrates alumni and friends who provide sustaining philanthropic support to the School.
