BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:2026leadershipconf X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com 2026 Leadership Conference//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T113000Z DTEND:20260411T123000Z SUMMARY:Check-in/Continental Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Check-in begins at 7:30 AM in 5 West. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:5 West (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:745940d89abff88b00aafce8e3a1c32c URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/745940d89abff88b00aafce8e3a1c32c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T123000Z DTEND:20260411T124500Z SUMMARY:Emcee Remarks DESCRIPTION:Emcee Renee Wynn welcomes the attendees\, emphasizes on the background & theme\, and goes through key house keeping items. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:bde2230da1ecbacdcddf81823e59573c URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/bde2230da1ecbacdcddf81823e59573c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T125000Z DTEND:20260411T131500Z SUMMARY:Rising to the Moment: Leadership Lessons from History's Front Lines (Keynote) DESCRIPTION:For four decades\, Ann Compton reported from the front lines of American History as a pioneering White House correspondent for ABC News. Drawing on her extraordinary career covering seven U.S. presidents and historic global events\, including reporting aboard Air Force One on September 11\, she shares firsthand insights on leadership in moments of crisis\, evolving the role of journalism\, and the power of credible storytelling in shaping public understanding. Compton offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on the decisions and defining moments that have shaped modern American leadership and media. CATEGORIES:MAINSTAGE LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:a41e0fe7651b3bcb124a24ee766897b1 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/a41e0fe7651b3bcb124a24ee766897b1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T132500Z DTEND:20260411T134500Z SUMMARY:Mission Ready: Leading Through Uncertainty and Challenge (Keynote) DESCRIPTION:From the cockpit of a space shuttle to the forefront of global innovation\, Pamela Melroy has built a career defined by courage\, resilience and bold leadership. In this inspiring keynote\, Melroy shares powerful lessons from her journey as an astronaut\, space shuttle commander\, and NASA Deputy Administrator--revealing how embracing uncertainty and rising through challenge can unlock extraordinary potential. Through compelling stories of perseverance\, teamwork and purpose-driven leadership she inspires women leaders to lead with confidence\, push beyond perceived limits\, and help shape the future for those who follow. CATEGORIES:MAINSTAGE LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:52cbd8941d8a0bf0690529704d3910d6 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/52cbd8941d8a0bf0690529704d3910d6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T140000Z DTEND:20260411T142000Z SUMMARY:Where are You on AI? DESCRIPTION:This opening session is designed to spark curiosity\, not provide answers. By mapping perspectives across the room and surfacing the questions people are asking about AI\, participants will gain clarity on the changes ahead. CATEGORIES:MAINSTAGE LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:880abd588a5e34675f5882755325ed79 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/880abd588a5e34675f5882755325ed79 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T142500Z DTEND:20260411T144000Z SUMMARY:Movement to Breakouts & Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:6ba73a2ec830380502c0b0ba8a693e9c URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/6ba73a2ec830380502c0b0ba8a693e9c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T144000Z DTEND:20260411T152500Z SUMMARY:AI as Your Advantage: Practical Tools for Smarter\, More Effective Leadership DESCRIPTION:Please note that all breakout sessions will be repeated\, so if you miss a session during the first round\, you’ll have another opportunity to attend it. \;\n\nAI is reshaping how we work — and those who harness it thoughtfully will gain a distinct advantage. In this session\, Mary Jo Robinson will guide participants through practical applications of AI that enhance productivity\, sharpen focus\, and create more space for high-value leadership work. \;\n\nAttendees will leave with actionable insights to confidently integrate AI into their daily routines. CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:1 East (1st Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:dfff7e990001449573b69c54cda4f0dc URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/dfff7e990001449573b69c54cda4f0dc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T144000Z DTEND:20260411T152500Z SUMMARY:Bold Speaking: Increase Your Impact (Breakout) DESCRIPTION:Please note that all breakout sessions will be repeated\, so if you miss a session during the first round\, you’ll have another opportunity to attend it. \; \n\nYour voice is your most powerful leadership asset. This uber interactive\, dynamic\, prop-filled program guarantees you will walk out a more compelling speaker generating bigger impact in every important meeting\, presentation\, and pivotal conversation.  \;\n\nThis session will help you:  \;  \;  \; \;\nAdvance Your CareerLead with Your PurposeEngage Your TeamsCure Speaker Jitters – if you have them.\nYou will learn a few simple SPEAK TWEAKS: Micro Acts that net Macro Impact. You will walk out with a FREE mini-book of Practice Plans.\n\n CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:2 East (2nd Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:19236ae80c333b9f99895be9a59bd0ba URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/19236ae80c333b9f99895be9a59bd0ba END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T144000Z DTEND:20260411T152500Z SUMMARY:From Burned Out to Fueled Up: Reclaiming Energy & Sustainable Performance DESCRIPTION:Please note that all breakout sessions will be repeated\, so if you miss a session during the first round\, you’ll have another opportunity to attend it. \; \n\nIn this energizing breakout\, Lora Cheadle will explore how high-achieving women can adapt to mounting demands without sacrificing well-being\, rise above burnout cycles\, and ultimately thrive through sustainable performance practices.\n \nParticipants will gain practical tools to reclaim their energy\, reset priorities\, and build resilience that lasts beyond the conference.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:5 West (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:79b46b8dad5bf85220d39a396165d99c URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/79b46b8dad5bf85220d39a396165d99c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T144000Z DTEND:20260411T152500Z SUMMARY:How to Use Your Personality Brand to Drive Authority\, Advocacy\, and Advancement DESCRIPTION:Please note that all breakout sessions will be repeated\, so if you miss a session during the first round\, you’ll have another opportunity to attend it. \; \n\nToo often women hesitate to promote themselves\, fearing negative perceptions or blending in with generic messaging.  \;This session will show how bringing more of your authentic personality into your professional story builds confidence\, creates stronger connections\, and opens doors to the right roles and opportunities. \nParticipants will leave with practical tools to craft messaging that highlights their uniqueness and positions them for lasting impact.\n\n CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:Conference Room 3 (3rd Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:af81a41526eeb6577f64bfe4f4424c9b URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/af81a41526eeb6577f64bfe4f4424c9b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T144000Z DTEND:20260411T162500Z SUMMARY:(Leadership Forum - By Invitation Only) From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Leading AI Adoption That Helps Your Organization Adapt.Rise.Thrive. DESCRIPTION:Please note that the Leadership Forum is 'by invitation' only\, as indicated by the red star on your badge.\n\nAs AI reshapes how we work\, many leaders are being asked to move faster than they feel ready for\, while still protecting what matters most in their organizations. This interactive workshop creates space to slow down\, think together\, and explore a more people-centered approach to AI adoption. Participants will work through a practical framework that surfaces the real\, practical challenges of implementation - from unclear policies and hesitant teams to early experiments that don’t always go as planned - and leave with grounded\, actionable next steps they can take back to their own organizations.\n\n CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP FORUM LOCATION:Carah Cafe (1st Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:121b20011de27da2f4c04151e0c3e94e URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/121b20011de27da2f4c04151e0c3e94e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T152500Z DTEND:20260411T154000Z SUMMARY:Movement to Breakout (Repeat) DESCRIPTION:Leadership Forum (Invite-only) continues CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:de4540430c676408180a321c001bc58e URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/de4540430c676408180a321c001bc58e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T154000Z DTEND:20260411T162500Z SUMMARY:(REPEAT) AI as Your Advantage: Practical Tools for Smarter\, More Effective Leadership DESCRIPTION:AI is reshaping how we work — and those who harness it thoughtfully will gain a distinct advantage. In this session\, Mary Jo Robinson will guide participants through practical applications of AI that enhance productivity\, sharpen focus\, and create more space for high-value leadership work. \;\nAttendees will leave with actionable insights to confidently integrate AI into their daily routines.\n\n CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:1 East (1st Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:75b2227c3b631d1df2850d8337208df9 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/75b2227c3b631d1df2850d8337208df9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T154000Z DTEND:20260411T162500Z SUMMARY:(REPEAT) Bold Speaking: Increase Your Impact (Breakout) DESCRIPTION:Your voice is your most powerful leadership asset. This uber interactive\, dynamic\, prop-filled program guarantees you will walk out a more compelling speaker generating bigger impact in every important meeting\, presentation\, and pivotal conversation.  \;\n\nThis session will help you:  \;  \;  \; \;\nAdvance Your CareerLead with Your PurposeEngage Your TeamsCure Speaker Jitters – if you have them.\nYou will learn a few simple SPEAK TWEAKS: Micro Acts that net Macro Impact. You will walk out with a FREE mini-book of Practice Plans.\n\n CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:2 East (2nd Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:29073afb9af1e535d026b2f2d9312121 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/29073afb9af1e535d026b2f2d9312121 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T154000Z DTEND:20260411T162500Z SUMMARY:(REPEAT) From Burned Out to Fueled Up: Reclaiming Energy & Sustainable Performance DESCRIPTION:In this energizing breakout\, Lora Cheadle will explore how high-achieving women can adapt to mounting demands without sacrificing well-being\, rise above burnout cycles\, and ultimately thrive through sustainable performance practices.\n \nParticipants will gain practical tools to reclaim their energy\, reset priorities\, and build resilience that lasts beyond the conference.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:5 West (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:3955f5188684f38bc91981a313deeba0 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/3955f5188684f38bc91981a313deeba0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T154000Z DTEND:20260411T162500Z SUMMARY:(REPEAT) How to Use Your Personality Brand to Drive Authority\, Advocacy\, and Advancement DESCRIPTION:Too often women hesitate to promote themselves\, fearing negative perceptions or blending in with generic messaging.  \;This session will show how bringing more of your authentic personality into your professional story builds confidence\, creates stronger connections\, and opens doors to the right roles and opportunities. \;\nParticipants will leave with practical tools to craft messaging that highlights their uniqueness and positions them for lasting impact.\n\n CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATION:Conference Room 3 (3rd Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:b8c881379557a1082fb64851dd311ae7 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/b8c881379557a1082fb64851dd311ae7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T162500Z DTEND:20260411T164000Z SUMMARY:Movement to Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:362f7d2cd3f616144cad00a7f5dc9d8d URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/362f7d2cd3f616144cad00a7f5dc9d8d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T164000Z DTEND:20260411T171000Z SUMMARY:Buffet Lunch DESCRIPTION:Main Course Selections include (will be labeled):\nHerb Grilled Chicken Breast - GF\nCedar Wrapped Salmon - GF\nAsparagus & Meyer Lemon Risotto - GF\, V\nBrie and Bow Tie Pasta - V\nRoasted Vegetables  \;- GF\, Veg\n\nRomaine salad - GF\, Veg\nAssorted breads\n\nDessert:\nDark Chocolate Cakelets- GF\, V\nKey Lime Pie Sweet Shot - V \nCheesecake Pops - V CATEGORIES: LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:459ea39fa63cee37be59ffde674d90bb URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/459ea39fa63cee37be59ffde674d90bb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T171500Z DTEND:20260411T175000Z SUMMARY:The Women's Center Program DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:c10338930f9ca50fe1c55ddee94d9550 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/c10338930f9ca50fe1c55ddee94d9550 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T180000Z DTEND:20260411T182500Z SUMMARY:(Panel) Growing into Leadership: Mentors\, Moves\, and Mindset DESCRIPTION:Katy Breuer moderates a panel discussion with Tiffany Goddard\, Karen Hanscom\, and Shannon Teel on the pivotal moments that shaped their leadership journeys. From early career moves to navigating setbacks\, they’ll share how mentorship\, intentional risks\, and mindset shifts fueled their growth. CATEGORIES:MAINSTAGE LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:b0e34e89a8097e38cebe8d8c4c1d45dd URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/b0e34e89a8097e38cebe8d8c4c1d45dd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T183000Z DTEND:20260411T190500Z SUMMARY:Turning Adversity into Strength DESCRIPTION:Humanitarian worker Jessica Buchanan knows what it means to face unimaginable adversity and emerge stronger on the other side. After being kidnapped and held captive in Somalia before a dramatic rescue by U.S. Navy SEALs\, Buchanan transformed her experience into a powerful message about courage\, perspective\, and the strength of the human spirit. In this deeply moving keynote\, she shares lessons on navigating uncertainty\, overcoming fear\, and discovering resilience in life's most challenging moments--empowering women leaders to grow through adversity and lead with renewed purpose and strength. CATEGORIES:MAINSTAGE LOCATION:5 East (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:5d66469a692e1e86fe1486e0f7914d20 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/5d66469a692e1e86fe1486e0f7914d20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260418T035840Z DTSTART:20260411T192000Z DTEND:20260411T202000Z SUMMARY:Networking Happy Hour — compliments of Carahsoft DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:5 West (5th Floor) SEQUENCE:0 UID:499f8c0d0a6b57b4784a0eddd01c1133 URL:http://2026leadershipconf.sched.com/event/499f8c0d0a6b57b4784a0eddd01c1133 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR