Event Details
Phi Gamma Delta’s 178th Ekklesia will be held August 6-9, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Travel
Attendees are responsible for their own travel to/from the Academy and for all parking fees if driving. See below for more information:
- Arrive: Delegates and attendees should arrive before 4:00 pm (PT) on Thursday, August 6, to register before the Opening Banquet.
- Note: Purple Legionnaires, Section Leaders and Appointed Volunteer Leaders should plan to arrive before 12:00 pm on Thursday, August 6, for the Advisor Leadership Institute.
- Depart: Attendees can depart any time on Sunday, August 9.
Attendees are responsible for their own travel to/from the Ekklesia and for all parking costs. Brothers flying to the Ekklesia should fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (4 miles from the hotel).
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Phi Gamma Delta.
- Please click here to book your flights.
- You may also call Conferences & Events® at 1-800-328-1111* Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4MA.
- *Please note: There is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Driving Directions & Hotel Parking Fees
Where practical, attendees are encouraged to fly to Phoenix.
- Driving Directions: Click here for directions and additional information.
- Parking Fees: The Fraternity has a negotiated self-parking rate of $13/day, and valet is available at $46/day.
Undergraduate Chapter Travel Reimbursement
Each undergraduate chapter receives one reimbursement at a rate of $0.14/mile for the round-trip mileage from your chapter to Phoenix, Arizona. Unless requested in advance, your chapter’s account with the Fraternity will be credited with the reimbursement amount following Ekklesia. (Note: Chapters must attend to be eligible for travel reimbursement.)
Hotel
The Phoenix Sheraton Downtown is the official hotel for the 178th Ekklesia. All meetings will take place here.
The Fraternity has negotiated a group rate of $169/night + tax for king and double-bed rooms. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel using the link below. To guarantee our negotiated room rate, reservations must be made by July 13.
Registration & Fees
Please select one of the options below to register. The registration deadline is Monday, July 13.
Full Ekklesia Attendee
Undergraduate Brothers
The Undergraduate Registration fee is $550 and includes all Ekklesia events (including all a la carte events). Each undergraduate chapter will be billed a total of $1,650 ($550 x three men). Additional delegates are encouraged to attend and will be invoiced after the Ekklesia.
Graduate Brothers
The registration fee for graduate brothers who are NOT a Purple Legionnaire or Section Leader is $600, which is payable when you register. This registration fee includes all Ekklesia events (including all a la carte events) and a commemorative Ekklesia gift. Graduates may also register for specific a la carte events.
A La Carte Events
A la carte registration only includes participation in a specific event and does not include other Ekklesia activities or amenities. A la carte events are available to graduates and their guests. However, guests may only register for a la carte events. These events include:
- Ekklesia Opening Banquet: Thursday, August 6, at 6:00 pm – $125
- Brotherhood & Baseball (Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Game): Friday, August 7 – $80 (fee includes a $20 concession credit)
- Ekklesia Closing Banquet: Saturday, August 8, at 7:30 pm – $150
Note: If you are registered for the full Ekklesia weekend, all these events are already included and no additional registration is required.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, August 6
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Registration
- 12:00 – 4:00 pm: Advisor Leadership Institute (lunch included)
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Opening Ekklesia Banquet (sponsored by the Educational Foundation)
- 8:00 – 10:00 pm: William R. Miller Model Initiation
Friday, August 7
- 8:00 – 9:00 am: Attendee breakfast
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Business Session
- 12:00 – 1:30 pm: Lunch on Your Own
- 12:00 – 4:00 pm: Project Phi Gam (lunch provided)
- 12:30 – 5:00 pm: Committee Meetings (lunch provided for members)
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm: Brotherhood & Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Game
Saturday, August 8
- 8:00 – 9:00 am: Attendee breakfast
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Business Session
- 12:00 – 1:30 pm: Lunch on Your Own
- 1:30 – 4:00 pm: Business Session
- 7:30 – 9:00 pm: Ekklesia Closing Banquet
Sunday, August 9
- ALL DAY: Departures
Additional Ekklesia Information
The 178th Ekklesia Host Committee is excited to host brothers from across North America at the Dodgers at Diamondbacks baseball game, on Friday, August 7!
All Full Ekklesia registrants (undergraduate and graduate) will receive a ticket to the game, with a $20 concession credit for the game.
Things to Do in Phoenix/Scottsdale
Phoenix and the surrounding areas offer a lot to see and do! Considering coming early or staying after the Ekklesia?
- Your badge
- A coat and tie to wear at the Saturday Closing Banquet
- Business casual wear (collared shirts and khaki slacks/pants) for all other times
- Spending money
- Questions about the Fraternity
- Willingness to learn and participate
The Ekklesia is Phi Gamma Delta’s biennial convention, held in the summer of even-numbered years. In this governing body, each undergraduate chapter has up to three voting delegates and each graduate chapter may have one voting delegate. The primary business of the Ekklesia is to elect new Archons (board of directors), approve the budget for the upcoming biennium, and amend the Bylaws and Constitution. Outside of the business conducted by the Ekklesia, there are educational programs and numerous social activities to allow brothers to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
Support the 178th Ekklesia
The Phoenix Ekklesia Host Committee would appreciate your support. For more information or to give, please click the link below.
Vendors & Sponsors
We welcome vendors and sponsors who want to showcase their company to our attendees. For more details or to register, click the link below.
