The 2026 Junior Optimist International (JOI) Summit is a student-focused leadership experience at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Key highlights include interactive peer focus groups, dynamic leadership and communication workshops, and a hands-on service project—creating an experience designed to inspire and empower young leaders.

The $450 all-inclusive registration includes four nights of on-campus housing, 11 meals, team-building activities, and an off-site service project.