2026 Leadership Conference

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.