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Announcing the 2024 LEAD Summit!

The 7th Annual LEAD Summit, presented by Texas Mutual Insurance Company returns May 7, 2024!

The LEAD Summit (Learn | Explore | Act | Develop) is the Austin Young Chamber’s annual leadership development conference for students, young professionals and business leaders. The Summit strengthens the pipeline of talent and leaders in Central Texas through education, community-building, and practical steps for engagement. Students, early career professionals, mid-to-senior managers, HR teams, individual contributors, small business owners, and community engagers are encouraged to attend. 

May 7th – LEAD Summit Conference – 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Commons Conference Center

Registration now open! Ticket information here.



Coming Soon


Agenda and Sessions

(A work in progress, come back for updates) 


8:00am | Check-in & Networking

Join us at 8am to check-in, network with other attendees and take advantage of free headshots sponsored by BoothEasy. Be sure to connect with KUTX and our partners over at the League of Women voters for voter registration. 


9:00am | Welcome to LEAD Summit

Join us for LEAD welcome remarks from Board Members Ashley Wainscott, Arielle Sadler & Jackie Sekiguchi and an opening keynote from Michele Lau Torres.


10:00am | Morning Panels

Track 1: Mental Wellness & Resiliency- Battling Burnout

Track 2: Growth & Innovation- The Future of Work: Emerging Technologies & the Young Professional

Track 3: Leading with Purpose- Be Your Own Brand of Leader

Track 4: Civics & Community-  Beyond the Ballot




11:30am | Lunch

12:30pm | Afternoon Sessions

Zen Zone: Nurturing Mindfulness & Meditation

Hard Talks: 7 Pro Tips to Handle Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Money Moves

Stretching w/ Airrosti


1:30pm | Workshop

Track 1: Mental Wellness & Resiliency: Workshop: The Mindful Professional: Navigating the Workplace with Presence

Track 2: Growth & Innovation: Workshop: Design Your Life

Track 3: Leading with Purpose: Workshop: Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style

Track 4: Civics & Community: Workshop: Civic Engagement: Shaping the Future of Society


3:15pm | Closing Keynote sponsored by Ascension Seton

Wrap up the LEAD Summit with a closing Keynote from Kendall and John Antonelli of Antonelli’s Cheese Shop



2024 LEAD Summit speakers will be announced soon!

Be an AYC Speaker for Lead Summit!





















Sponsorships
2024 Keynote

Coming Soon


2024 Sessions

Agenda and Sessions

(A work in progress, come back for updates) 


8:00am | Check-in & Networking

Join us at 8am to check-in, network with other attendees and take advantage of free headshots sponsored by BoothEasy. Be sure to connect with KUTX and our partners over at the League of Women voters for voter registration. 


9:00am | Welcome to LEAD Summit

Join us for LEAD welcome remarks from Board Members Ashley Wainscott, Arielle Sadler & Jackie Sekiguchi and an opening keynote from Michele Lau Torres.


10:00am | Morning Panels

Track 1: Mental Wellness & Resiliency- Battling Burnout

Track 2: Growth & Innovation- The Future of Work: Emerging Technologies & the Young Professional

Track 3: Leading with Purpose- Be Your Own Brand of Leader

Track 4: Civics & Community-  Beyond the Ballot




11:30am | Lunch

12:30pm | Afternoon Sessions

Zen Zone: Nurturing Mindfulness & Meditation

Hard Talks: 7 Pro Tips to Handle Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Money Moves

Stretching w/ Airrosti


1:30pm | Workshop

Track 1: Mental Wellness & Resiliency: Workshop: The Mindful Professional: Navigating the Workplace with Presence

Track 2: Growth & Innovation: Workshop: Design Your Life

Track 3: Leading with Purpose: Workshop: Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style

Track 4: Civics & Community: Workshop: Civic Engagement: Shaping the Future of Society


3:15pm | Closing Keynote sponsored by Ascension Seton

Wrap up the LEAD Summit with a closing Keynote from Kendall and John Antonelli of Antonelli’s Cheese Shop



2024 Speakers

2024 LEAD Summit speakers will be announced soon!

Be an AYC Speaker for Lead Summit!





















2023 LEAD Summit