Igniting Leadership Across the Tri-State

In a world of noise, division, and constant change, the leaders who win aren’t the ones chasing trends, they’re the ones who know how to navigate differences and turn them into opportunity. In this dynamic dual session, Patrick Ryan and Allison Trobaugh share a powerful framework for building trust, expanding reach, and driving real results, without compromising your values. Blending real-world experience, humor, and practical insight, this session will challenge how you think about leadership, connection, and growth in today’s environment.

In today’s fast-paced environment, the biggest challenge leaders face isn’t poor planning—it’s unmanaged stress. In this powerful session, Holly Bertone, former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence and Certified Holistic Health Coach, redefines what resilience really looks like under pressure. Drawing from science and real-world experience, she reveals how leaders can recognize hidden stress patterns, break reactive cycles, and lead with greater clarity and control. This session will challenge how you think about pressure and equip you to lead without absorbing the chaos around you.

AI is changing everything, but it’s not replacing top performers. It’s exposing average ones and amplifying great ones. In this bold, timely session, Katie Nelson reframes the biggest conversation happening right now. As AI handles more of the execution, productivity is no longer the differentiator, it’s the baseline. What actually drives results is how effectively you think, communicate, and influence. Whether you’re in sales, leadership, or any role that requires buy-in, this session will challenge how you show up, equipping you to leverage AI while doubling down on the human skills that set top performers apart.

In this practical, no-nonsense session, Rob Wentz equips leaders with the tools to navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity, confidence, and control. When handled well, these moments don’t break trust, they build it. This session will challenge how you approach tension, communication, and leadership, while equipping you to address what matters most, when it matters most.

Back for its second year, 10 Rounds is a high-energy, interactive leadership experience built around real challenges submitted by 2026 attendees. In each round, Jay and Sierra go head-to-head, offering two distinct leadership perspectives on the same scenario. Attendees vote in real time, creating an engaging, fast-paced environment that brings leadership decision-making to life. This session will challenge how you think, sharpen how you respond, and give you practical insight you can immediately apply in real-world situations.

Unwind and connect after a full day of growth. The Networking Happy Hour is your chance to build real relationships with fellow leaders, speakers, and sponsors in a relaxed setting. Share ideas, exchange contacts, and spark collaborations that last beyond the summit.