Join us at the 2025 Leadership Conference, September 18-19, taking place along beautiful Lake Champlain at the Courtyard Burlington Harbor in Burlington, VT. This year's conference brings participants insights and strategies that will prove to be invaluable in today's rocky economic landscape. The schedule is designed to present you with useful learning opportunities while still being respectful of your time outside of the office. See the tentative schedule below and stay tuned for more information regarding workshops and speakers.

Tentative Schedule

Thursday, September 18 -

10:30-11:30am Coffee with Christine (Hotel Lobby, Optional)

11:30am Registration

12:00pm Lunch Reception

1:05pm President's Welcome

1:10pm Keynote Presentation: The Praise Paradox, presented by Elisabeth Swan, Swan & Associates Consulting

2:45pm Breakout Sessions:

1. Future Proof Your Team with AI, presented by Mike Lannen, Eternity

2. Creating A Culture of Safety, presented by Peter Miller, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy

4:00pm General Session: Future-Proof U: Building A Culture of Resilience, presented by Kelly Mallozzi, Success In Print

6:30-8:30pm Print on PINE Street @ Queen City Brewing (Optional Event. Transportation provided, vans will be leaving at 6:00pm and returning by 9:00pm. Separate registration required. Includes food and one free drink.)

Friday, September 19 -

7:00am Continental Breakfast Buffet

8:15am General Session: Building A Future-Proof Business with Lean, presented by Paul Critchley, New England Lean Consulting

9:30am General Session: The Opportunity & Impact of Early Succession Planning, presented by Chris Yonker, The Center for Conscious Living & Fulfillment

10:45am General Session: The Changing American Work Ethic, presented by Darlene Morse, Employers Association of the Northeast

12:00pm Lunch Reception

 1:15pm Panel Discussion, moderated by Paul Critchley, New England Lean Consulting