LeaderFest
September 2nd, 2026
Designed to Adjust to Where the Puck is Moving
The LeaderFest 2026 Online Summit
Where learning has changed, so has leadership development. Be part of this semi-Annual conference with human capital and technology professionals.
The Future of Learning
Practitioner Panel
Networking Opportunities
Interactive Polls and Surveys
Trends and Takeaways
A Major Announcement
Engage with peers to discuss how learning is being redefined by generational changes in technology, biology and how work is done.
WHY ATTEND
Join forward-thinking leaders, industry experts, and innovators for 90 minutes of inspiration, practical insights, and meaningful connections.
Discover emerging trends shaping professional development and training
Learn from practitioners mobilizing learning and engagement
Gain actionable strategies you can use
Connect with a community of innovators
“The best way to predict the future is to lead it.”
— Simon Sinek
LEADERFEST, A BOLD FORUM FOR IDEAS
Traditional learning was made for a world that no longer exists.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Drew Bartkiewicz
CEO Leaderly AI
When learning wins, leading begins.
Thomas Verstynen
HR Director, Hiller Companies
Distributed learning is enabling our deliberate leading.
Sue Irons
West Point Association of Graduates
Mobilized engagement makes engagement that much more possible.
GEN (Ret.) Gary Brito
The Roosevelt Group
Innovation in learning is the accelerant to leading.
Bianca Hurley
Mayco International
Downtime learning enables more potential leaders to emerge.
Albert Alba
Leaderly CLO
The science of sustained learning and engagement is just beginning.
Agenda
This program is highly interactive and collaborative. LeaderFest is an open forum of emerging ideas, trends and projections as we experience a generational change in how people learn. Time is EDT.
Check-In10:50-11:00 am ET
Welcome - Why LeaderFest11:00am
Speaker - the Future of Learning11:10-11:40
Practitioner Panel - the Science of Engagement11:40-12:10
Forum and Exchange12:10-12:30
September 2nd, 2026
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