12th Annual AAIM Leadership Conference
540+
Attendees
3
Keynotes
10
Breakout Sessions
100+
Companies
A Leadership Conference Designed for Real Work
Leadership today requires more than good instincts or experience alone. Leaders are navigating rapid technological change, shifting workforce expectations, and growing responsibility to support both performance and people—often at the same time. This conference is designed for leaders who want to think clearly about what’s changing, understand what matters most right now, and strengthen how they lead in the middle of it all.
Speaking to the Realities of Leadership Today
Across keynotes and breakout sessions, the day explores the issues leaders are actively facing right now: How to lead well in an AI-enabled workplace, how middle managers can serve as stabilizing forces during change, how empathy and courage show up as real leadership skills, and how broader workforce and demographic shifts are shaping the future of work.
Depth, Perspective, and Practical Insight
The conference is intentionally designed to offer both depth and range, balancing focused leadership insight with perspectives that broaden how leaders think about their role and impact.
Timely, Relevant Topics
Sessions reflect the challenges leaders are facing today—from workforce engagement and demographic shifts to the evolving role of leaders in a human + AI world.
Practical Leadership Insight
Content is focused on how leadership shows up in real work: communication, decision-making, accountability, and guiding teams through change with clarity and confidence.
Perspective Across Roles and Levels
With voices from business, leadership development, workforce strategy, and research, leaders gain insight that’s both grounded and forward-looking—relevant across departments and industries.
Get Your Seat Today!
“This was beyond my expectations. This was an amazing conference—well organized, with sessions that delivered real value. I took something away from every session.”
– Buayea Jones, 2025 Attendee
Learn from Leaders Who Understand the Work
Featured Keynote Speakers
Rob Unnerstall
CEO and President, National Cart Company
As the long-time leader of National Cart Company, Rob shares perspective shaped by decades of product innovation, operational growth, and leading a family business across generations.
Jay Samit
Serial Disruptor, Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker
Known for working with the people who create the future of business, Jay Samit challenges leaders to think bigger about what’s possible—and what’s next.
Robert Griggs
Founder and Chairman of the Board, Trinity Products.
A builder of enduring companies, Robert Griggs brings a grounded perspective on leadership, growth, and the responsibility that comes with scale.
Choose Where You Go Deeper
Breakout Sessions
After coming together for shared perspective, leaders step into two focused breakout experiences—one in the morning and one in the afternoon—each built around key leadership focus areas. Sessions are designed to help leaders go deeper into topics like engagement, ownership, and momentum, leading under pressure, and the road ahead, allowing attendees to choose the conversations most relevant to their role, their team, and what they’re navigating right now.
Registration and Pricing
Flexible registration options support both individual leaders and teams attending together.
Individual Registration
Members: $349
Non-Members: $449
Designed for individuals or small groups
Full-day conference access
Keynote sessions and breakout sessions
Conference materials and networking
Table of 10
Members: $3,141
Non-Members: $4,041
Designed for leadership teams attending together.
Seating for ten attendees
Shared conference experience across roles
A practical option for teams aligning around leadership development
Ready to Experience This For Yourself?
“I have been boasting about this conference to family, friends and coworkers. It was so impactful for me not only professionally but more so personally.”
– Michelle Hatten, 2025 Attendee
Let This Be the Event That Leads You Forward
A full day of leadership perspective and practical insight is just ahead. We’ll see you there!
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