2026-2027 Leadership Conference Sessions
2026 Leadership Conference Virtual Event | October 19-23, 2026 | Online
Join us for a full week of connection, learning and practical resources designed to support ASSP volunteer leaders. Register once to access the entire Virtual Leadership Conference, featuring daily sessions focused on community, operations, Society priorities and leadership development.
Your registration covers all five sessions, so you can participate in as many as your schedule allows. Links and details for each day’s session will be sent to registered participants daily throughout the week.
Monday, October 19 | Community Connection | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT
Kick off Virtual Leadership Conference week by connecting with fellow volunteer leaders and meeting members of ASSP’s new Leadership Development Committee. Learn about the committee’s purpose and how it will support leadership development across ASSP, then join an open conversation to ask questions, share perspectives and build connections with leaders from across the Society.
Tuesday, October 20 | Chapter Operations | 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
Connect with chapter leaders to exchange ideas and strengthen your approach to chapter operations. Hear success stories and practical examples from across ASSP, dive deeper into key operational topics, and join role-based discussions where you can share challenges, solutions and ideas with peers serving in similar positions.
Wednesday, October 21 | Board Connection Series | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT
Connect directly with ASSP’s Board of Directors during this special Leadership Conference edition of the Board Connection Series. Hear important updates from Society leaders, gain insight into current priorities and initiatives, and bring your questions for an open conversation with the Board.
Thursday, October 22 | PS/CIG Operations| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
Discover what’s working across ASSP’s Practice Specialties and Common Interest Groups and gather ideas you can bring back to your own community. This interactive session will showcase successful approaches from PS/CIG leaders, provide a deeper dive into key operational topics, and create space for peer discussion and idea sharing.
Friday, October 23 | Leadership Development Panel| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
Close out Leadership Conference week by exploring where your ASSP leadership journey could take you next. Members of the Leadership Development Committee and other experienced ASSP leaders will share insights into leadership opportunities, pathways and experiences. You’ll also have time to reflect on your own goals, connect with fellow leaders and identify a next step for your continued involvement with ASSP.
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Leadership Conference: Building Trust | December 10, 2026 | Online
Strong leaders foster trust. Gain appreciation for the needs of followers and learn how you can build, strengthen and repair trust. Practice sharing your own stories as a powerful way to build connections, influence people and inspire action.
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January Jumpstart | January 28, 2027 | Online
Kick off the new year with a burst of energy and inspiration at our January webinar designed for volunteer leaders. This engaging session will feature an empowering presentation, offering insights and strategies to help you embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead. You'll also have the chance to connect with fellow leaders, fostering deeper connections within our community. Whether you're looking for new ideas, motivation to lead with confidence, or camaraderie with peers who share your commitment, this session is your perfect start to 2027. Together, we'll focus on finishing strong as your volunteer term comes to a close in June. Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge, refocus, and reignite your passion for leadership!
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Leadership Conference: Developing Conversational Intelligence | March 18, 2027 | Online
Learn to use positive, proactive conversation skills to promote a growth mindset with your team by crafting questions that encourage innovating and creative thinking to motivate people to do their best. Practice the steps of active listening to keep these meaningful conversations growing.
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Leadership Conference: Volunteer Week Celebration | April 22, 2027 | Online
Celebrate our community of leaders during National Volunteer Week. We will share appreciation for all our volunteers have accomplished and recognize all the contributions you make each year. Recognize the achievements of the ASSP volunteer community in the past year. Connect and learn from fellow leaders.
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Leadership Conference: Leading Through Conflict | May 20, 2027 | Online
Team members confront conflicts daily, whether they are dealing with an unhappy member, a challenge with work expectations, or an interaction with another colleague. Learn how you can help team members understand how their own strengths impact their perspectives and respect the differences in others to address conflict. Practice leveraging core concepts to help you work with others to leverage conflict’s creative potential prepare yourself for a challenging dialogue.
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In-Person Leadership Events | June 6, 2027 | New Orleans, LA
Leadership Conference
The annual Leadership Conference is part of ASSP's investment in the development of ASSP volunteer leaders. It is designed to build better leaders and member communities within ASSP. As part of the year-round Leadership Conference experience, this one-day in person event will focus on networking, leadership development training, team-building and problem-solving sessions to enhance your success, both as an ASSP leader and in your career. We will wrap the conference with the annual Leaders and Honorees Celebration, featuring a networking reception and awards presentations.
Leaders and Honorees Celebration
Join us for the ASSP Leaders and Honorees Celebration to help recognize the service and achievements of leaders of ASSP, the ASSP Foundation and award recipients! This is an event with limited capacity. We will serve appetizers and drinks and ask that you wear business casual attire.
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2026-2027 Past Leadership Conference Sessions
2026-2027 Volunteer Kick-Off Webinar | July 9, 2026 | Online
This session will serve as a welcome to new leaders beginning their volunteer term in 2026, as well as an orientation and overview of upcoming activities for all volunteer leaders.
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2026-2027 Chapter Leader Orientation | August 25, 2026 | Online
Join fellow chapter leaders and ASSP staff for a deep dive into the tools and resources available to support your community.
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2026-2027 PS/CIG Leader Orientation | August 26, 2026 | Online
Join fellow practice specialty and common interest group leaders and ASSP staff for a deep dive into the tools and resources available to support your community.
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Leadership Conference: Strengths-Based Leadership | September 24, 2026 | Online
Leaning into what you do best is your greatest opportunity to meet the goals you’ve set for yourself and with your team. Explore the talents that set you apart from everyone else. Recognize your comfort zones, develop your talents and plan for how you will leverage your strengths and the strengths of those around you to achieve the highest outcomes in your work with ASSP and beyond. After this session, you will be able to apply a strengths-based approach to gain buy-in and maximize results with the teams you lead.