2026 Leadership Conference

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.