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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.

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April 22, 2026

8:00am-4:30pm ET

Hybrid Event - In-Person (Louisville, KY) & Virtual Option

Gain High-Impact Skills for Leaders & Teams at the 2026 LeadingBetter™ Summit, presented by PNC

Join us to:

Equip Leaders to Drive Results

Fuel Engagement & Retention

Improve Communication & Collaboration

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MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS

And now….your first look at the headliners taking our stage.

They include:

Best-selling author of “Likeable Badass”
Amazon’s Leader of Responsible AI
Former U.S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer
Leadership expert on generational synergy
Community leadership expert & organizational change leader

Best-selling author of “Likeable Badass,” Alison Fragale

Learn more about Alison

Amazon’s Leader of Responsible AI, Diya Wynn

Former U.S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer, Marcus Canady

Leadership expert on generational synergy, collaboration & belonging, Dr. Derek Greenfield

Community leadership expert, facilitator & organizational change leader, Cynthia Knapek

MORE SPEAKERS & SESSIONS SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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.

LeadingBetter™ Summit – Agenda Details

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET)

Tentative Schedule, some session and break times may vary
8:00 AM: Doors Open for In-Person Networking

8:30 AM – MAIN STAGE SESSION
9:45 AM: Break

10:00 AM – MAIN STAGE + IN-PERSON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:00 AM: Break

11:15 AM – MAIN STAGE SESSION
12:20 PM: Lunch Break

1:20 PM – MAIN STAGE + IN-PERSON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2:30 PM: Break

3:00 PM – MAIN STAGE SESSION
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 of these sessions after the event. Breakout sessions will not be available for virtual ticket holders.

Why Attend

ACCESS CUTTING EDGE CONTENT

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.