The Wiesel Symposium 2026: We Are Living Lessons

Oct 09, 2026Museum Happenings

The logo for The Wiesel Symposium 2026. The subtitle is "We are living lessons"

 

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November 15 – 16, 2026
St. Petersburg, FL

The Inaugural Wiesel Symposium will be a two-day gathering and learning journey focused on the theme: We are Living Lessons. With plenary sessions, panels, and other learning opportunities, attendees will experience the teachings of Professor Wiesel and the personal humanitarian commitment of he and his wife, Marion, through the voices of those who were close to them.

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Cost for attendees is $595.

Registration is open!

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If you are a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, there will be a separate registration process. Please check back for more details. 

Hotel Accommodations

The Wiesel Symposium will take place at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, with excursions to Eckerd College, The Florida Holocaust Museum and Marina Bay.

We highly recommend guests reserve rooms at The Vinoy for a minimum of three nights, beginning Saturday, November 14, 2026. Please visit the Room Reservation Page to reserve your room through the Symposium’s room block. Room block is available beginning Saturday, November 14, 2026 through Monday, November 16, 2026, based on availability. The Symposium’s room block rate is $259 per night. For the discounted rate, please reserve your room by Thursday, October 15.