Summit Session Descriptions & Speakers

For Current Davidson Youth Members only.

Check back later for speaker bios & engaging workshop descriptions! 

If your current Davidson youth member is no longer interested in the workshop they signed up for, they can be signed into simultaneous chess as an alternate session, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Simultaneous Chess Join Grandmaster Ronen for an exhilarating Simultaneous Chess Workshop where he takes on up to 50 Davidson students simultaneously! This isn't just any chess match—it's a unique opportunity to face off against a Grandmaster, while receiving live feedback and strategic insights. As the games unfold, Ronen will provide commentary, offering tips and suggestions to help participants enhance their chess skills and learn from the gameplay. Don't miss out on this dynamic and educational chess experience

Ronen Har-Zvi: Ronen has been a Grandmaster since the age of 18 - one of the youngest in the world during that time. Ronen has won the Under 16 World Chess Championship. Ronen has not only
been coaching a few of the top young players all over the world but is also a regular online commentator for virtual chess games.

Typically, all youth and non-member siblings must be supervised in the game rooms and arts & crafts rooms. However, youth have the option to be signed in for staff to supervise their student during Youth Workshop hours only. The rooms are still accessible to families supervising their own children as well. Non-member siblings MUST be supervised at all times.