The 2026 Accelerator · Leadership Weekend
Where Your
itrek Begins.
A high-touch leadership weekend for itrek’s Leaders — the people building this year’s Israel Treks on campuses around the world.
The Accelerator Weekend
Three days alongside your fellow Leaders, itrek Alumni, your Tour Operator, and subject-matter experts. You’ll work on your trek, network with your peers, and learn from people who’ve done this before — many times.
About itrek
itrek is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has facilitated tailored Israel Treks for more than 27,000 participants over the past 15 years. itrek empowers leaders to engage their networks in meaningful Israel experiences.
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About
itrek’s Accelerator Weekend.
Every year, itrek brings together this season’s Leaders for a high-touch weekend providing them with the resources to set every Israel Trek up for success.
Who You'll Meet
What We'll Do
Where We're Going
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The Program
The people, the program, and the setting – all tailored so you leave ready to execute.
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Who You'll Meet
Voices that shape the conversation.
From tens of peer Leaders to thought-provoking speakers, Alumni Leaders and itrek staff and leadership — you’ll be in great company.
Tour Operators
Eshet Tours
Eshet Tours is one of Israel’s leading travel companies. Established in 1987, it works across public and private markets, and holds partnerships with hundreds of hotels nationwide. Eshet organizes corporate and incentive travel, all tailored to the traveler’s needs.
Routes Travel
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What We'll Do
Check back soon! we are finalizing the details for our full program itinerary.
Connect. Learn. Implement.
A busy but considered agenda that allows you to connect with your peers, engage in important conversations that can help shape your Israel Trek, and leave feeling confident and energized.
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Where We'll Be
Maryland.
Easy in, easy out.
The Accelerator Weekend takes place at a hotel in Maryland, with smooth connections from Baltimore Airport and the local train station.
Flights / Trains
Booked by itrek to your nearest base airport.
Ground transport
Ride-share code or shuttle from BWI / train station.
Hotel
Double rooms paired with another Leader — request a roommate on registration.
Food & drink
Kosher and Kosher-style meals throughout the weekend.
Flights
Booked by itrek to your nearest base airport.
Ground transport
Ride-share code or shuttle from BWI / train station.
Hotel
Double rooms paired with another Leader — request a roommate on registration.
Food & drink
Kosher and Kosher-style meals throughout the weekend.
Questions? Email itrekaccelerator@itrek.org
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Register
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Book travel
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Pre-weekend prep
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Arrive in Maryland
Next Steps
Four steps between now, and the weekend that sets your Israel Trek up for success.
Your train or flight, ground transportation to the train station or airport in MD, hotel room, 1:1 sessions with your tour operator and PM, high-quality workshops and speakers that will equip you with the tools to lead your trek, delicious food/drink throughout the weekend, a killer DJ, and more!
You are responsible for getting to/from your base airport/train station. itrek does not cover any food before the Leadership Weekend program starts (Friday at 3:00pm) or after it ends (Sunday, 12:30pm), nor does it cover room service, hotel amenities, or additional transportation beyond what’s included (see “what’s included” FAQ above).
itrek will provide shuttle transportation between the airport/train station and the hotel. If your arrival or departure time does not align with the scheduled shuttles, an alternate solution will be made available. More details will be shared closer to the Accelerator Weekend. airport or get another code for a ride-sharing app. We’ll reach out with more information in the weeks leading up to the Leadership Weekend.
This year, you will have a chance to connect with your fellow Leaders, itrek Alumni Leaders, your Tour Operator, expert Tour Educators, the itrek Staff and several select supporters.
The weekend is combination of sessions, workshops, social activities, and individual work time, spread over the 3-day period. You will have time to work on your Israel Trek, network throughout the weekend, and meet with itrek alumni and other experts. Check back soon for a more detailed itinerary!
Attendance at the Accelerator Weekend is mandatory. If you are concerned about your ability to attend, talk to your Program Manager and we’ll try our best to work with you.
itrek pays for every Leader to have a double room with another Leader of the same gender. You may request a specific roommate and itrek will do it’s best to match you. itrek cannot accommodate single room requests because of the volume of rooms we have booked.
All accepted itrek Leaders are expected to attend, up to a maximum of three leaders per team. Exceptions may be considered.
All dietary restrictions, including Kosher food requests, should be indicated on your registration form. itrek will communicate any restrictions to the necessary personnel to ensure suitable food will be available at every meal.
Certified Kosher food will only be made available for those who indicate that dietary preference on their registration form. We cannot accommodate people who do not indicate on their registration that they require certified kosher meals. All other meals will be served Kosher-Style, which does not include forbidden animals, such as pork and shellfish, and does not contain both meat and milk/dairy products in the same dish or meal.
The hotel uses electronic key cards for room acces, and if you would like assistance with your room during Shabbat please let us know.
Everyone will need to provide a credit card or debit card at check in to cover incidentals (i.e. room service, damage, etc.).
Absolutely. We encourage you to interact and connect with all participants at Accelerator Weekend and we will intentionally create spaces and opportunities to facilitate that type of interaction.
You can contact your Program Manager or leadershipweekend@itrek.org if you have any further questions.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Empowering leaders to engage their networks in meaningful Israel experiences.
About
- The Accelerator
- About itrek
- Contact us at: itrekaccelerator@itrek.org
The Program
Next Steps
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