# HDS Dean’s Leadership Forum and Gomes Honors ## expand\_more ![Dean's Leadership Forum Banner](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/2026-02/HDS.2026ForumBanner.600px.png) ## 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 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](https://click.hu.harvard.edu/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5MDJ9AAYAAAAAAeA6MTzTAuznvE9YzwkShqXSECFDBTMvN8wsjnlRnKEoq6x0V2v3e_ZFtQ_qxK2m6_qaqOTDRMuRVJRsmKL0sri2GBziXkUcTg), [Instagram](https://click.hu.harvard.edu/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5MDJ9AAYAAAAAAeA6MTzUjsu2ouqnmZYGq-5Ba4QqHJ5lyLYrn_Ypu2Yiwa-hPi_M1psu7Sr_PhRWhb0OCryQsNWDuoKuLIfPo8Nvt-7XW4BKlQ), and [LinkedIn](https://click.hu.harvard.edu/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5MDJ9AAYAAAAAAeA6MTzVn12r9W3R_A-kNtCKhBDQ1_1MRvwTN0DYDVPrX3k9fgDrHJQ1vtcVcCuE0VpFgyEomAhX7jinLciGKlqGuo6kO72EAA). ### Attend an event Alumni and friends are welcome to attend [all public HDS events](https://www.hds.harvard.edu/news/public-events-calendar). 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](https://www.hds.harvard.edu/alumni-friends/deans-report). ## Registration Registration for the 2027 Dean’s Leadership Forum in Cambridge, MA will open in March 2027. ## Planning Your Visit Accommodations Parking ## 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](https://cambriasomerville.com/) 515 Somerville Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Phone: 617-341-9040 Email: [Sheraton Commander Hotel](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/boscs-sheraton-commander-hotel/overview/) 16 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Main: 617-547-4800 [The Charles Hotel](https://www.charleshotel.com/) One Bennett Street Cambridge, MA 02138 General Inquiries: 617-864-1200 Reservations: 1-800-882-1818 Email: [DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bossbdt-doubletree-suites-boston-cambridge/) 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 02134 Phone: 617-783-0090 [The Atlas Hotel](https://www.theatlashotel.com/) 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](https://www.hotel1868.com/) 1868 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140 Phone: 617-499-2998 Email: [Hotel Veritas](https://www.thehotelveritas.com/) One Remington Street Cambridge, MA 02128 Phone: 617-520-5000 | 888-520-1050 [Fairmont Copley Plaza](https://www.fairmont.com/copley-plaza-boston/) 138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-267-5300 [The Freepoint Hotel](https://www.freepointhotel.com/) 220 Alewife Brook Parkway Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617-491-8000 [Harvard Square Hotel](https://www.harvardsquarehotel.com/) 110 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617-864-5200 [Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/bosrc-hyatt-regency-boston-cambridge?icamp=hpe-hy-com_hcom_search_chico_0_en-US_property_bosrc) 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 or 617.495.1778 if you have any questions. ## With Special Appreciation Through our [giving societies](https://hds.harvard.edu/alumni-friends/giving-societies), Harvard Divinity School celebrates alumni and friends who provide sustaining philanthropic support to the School. ![Leadership Society logo](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/hds2/files/leadershipsociety-hds-color_dlf.png?itok=ewh2CGYl) ![Emerson Society logo](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/hds2/files/emersonsociety-hds-color_1.png?itok=NTVaHCDb)