RISE Springfield Leadership Conference

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We are excited to announce the first annual RISE Springfield Leadership Conference presented by INB!

This conference will be a full-day event designed for young professionals eager to enhance their leadership and professional skills. This event has a program full of accomplished speakers from the Springfield area that will cover a wide variety of topics that young professionals won’t want to miss!

Keynote Speaker
Mark Denzler - President & CEO, Illinois Manufacturers' Association
“Building a World-Class Network”: Denzler will discuss building and nurturing a network to make countless new connections, accelerate your career, and unlock business opportunities.
 
Main Sessions
Jamie Toole - Chief Storyteller, Springfield Luckey Horseshoes: “Defining Your Purpose”
 
Amanda Sandner - Chief People Officer, Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc.: “Mastering High Stakes Communication”
 
David Ziebler - Director of Organization and Employee Development, SIU School of Medicine - Center for Human and Organizational Development: “Mastering Time & Prioritization: Proven Strategies for Young Leaders & Professionals”
 
Breakout Sessions
Janet Gooch - Chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield: “Effective Leadership Strategies for Building High Performing Teams”

Bruce Sommer - Visiting Director Innovation Strategy, University of Illinois Springfield: “AI/Tech Future & Implications on Work & Society”
  
Emotional Intelligence Panel 
Panelists: Kathyy Battee-Freeman, Teresa Mazzini, Erica Smith, and David Ziebler
Moderator: Callan Stapleton

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in the above professional development sessions, multiple networking opportunities, and more throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for attendees. The conference will conclude with a reception for young professionals to unwind and continue to build their professional connections and enjoy complimentary alcoholic beverages and light hors d'oeuvres.

Spots are limited, so make sure to register yourself and/or your young professionals today!