The region’s largest communication & collaboration event
The LeadingBetter™ Summit brings together global and regional experts for a full day of relevant, leading-edge guidance that you can apply right away – to boost performance and your ability to lead with courage and confidence.
Attendees can join in person or experience a high-quality and interactive virtual event, both with features that will leave participants feeling engaged, connected, and prepared to lead now and into the future.
In-person attendees will have access to the virtual event platform and main stage session recordings after the event. Attendance includes food, beverage, interactive breakout sessions, and special venue features. Virtual event attendees have live access to all main stage sessions, as well as recordings of these sessions after the event. Breakout sessions will not be available for virtual ticket holders.
FEATURING ADDITIONAL INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES:
“This was one of my top 5 leadership events in my 35 years of leadership. The content was clear, applicable, and presented in very engaging ways. Our team is already excited about next year!”
Chris Hahn COO, Dean Dorton
The Summit is a great blend of strategic and tactical learning. I came away with practical applications and felt motivated to be a better leader!
Carlie Palmer Principal, Cerity Partners
LeadingBetter™ Summit Agenda Details
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET)
“Better Together: Building Success Through Generational Synergy”
4:30 PM – Event Concludes
Location
In-Person
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
(501 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202)
In-person attendees will have access to the virtual event platform and main stage session recordings after the event.
Virtual Event
Virtual attendees have live access to all main stage sessions, as well as recordings after the event.
Breakout sessions will not be available for virtual ticket holders.
Get Tickets Today
In-person seats are limited and we expect to sell out. Save up to $700 when you send your team.
Gain deeper knowledge around interpersonal dynamics, developing high-performance teams, and becoming a leader that people want to follow.
INVEST IN YOURSELF & YOUR TEAM
By encouraging the attendance of your colleagues, you can demonstrate their value and encourage a learning culture – improving job satisfaction and increasing innovation and productivity to drive your mission forward.
MEET LIKE-MINDED CHANGE MAKERS
You’ll connect with some of the region’s most influential leaders from Fortune 500 companies, businesses large and small, and across a variety of industries.
Interested in Learning More?
Get in touch with a member of our team to see how your organization can send a group to the LeadingBetter Summit or become a sponsor.
This annual event offers your organization the opportunity to be among an elite group of businesses and leaders who are the pulse of our community’s success.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 LEADINGBETTER SUMMIT SPONSORS!
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PAST EVENT SPEAKERS
We bring together some of our regions top leaders to discuss meaningful topics that impact our communities. Here just a few of the past Summit keynote speakers.
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April 22, 2026
8:00am-4:30pm ET
Hybrid Event - In-Person (Louisville, KY) & Virtual Option
Leadership expert on generational synergy, collaboration & belonging, Dr. Derek Greenfield
Community leadership expert, facilitator & organizational change leader, Cynthia Knapek
