Cultivate Your Curiosity
BE PART OF A LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WHERE CURIOSITY INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND QUESTIONS DRIVE INNOVATION
Curiosity opens the door to creativity, innovation, and meaningful change. Join us at the Midwest Leadership Summit on April 22, 2025, at the Overland Park Convention Center or Online, where you’ll explore how embracing curiosity can reshape how you lead and solve problems.
This year’s theme, Cultivating Curiosity, invites you to step into a day filled with inspiration and action. Sessions will be designed to shift you from stuck mode into action. You will explore leadership strategies that challenge the status quo and leave with practical tools you can apply immediately. Every session, discussion, and connection is crafted to energize your creativity and inspire new approaches to leadership.
Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, meaningful connections, or actionable takeaways, the Midwest Leadership Summit is the perfect space to grow, learn, and reimagine what’s possible. With over 1,100 professionals ready to share and collaborate, you’ll be part of a vibrant community focused on achieving leadership excellence.
Say yes to curiosity. Attend this transformative event to discover how a simple shift in mindset can create extraordinary results in your leadership journey.
Cultivate Your Curiosity
BE PART OF A LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WHERE CURIOSITY INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND QUESTIONS DRIVE INNOVATION
Curiosity opens the door to creativity, innovation, and meaningful change. Join us at the Midwest Leadership Summit on April 22, 2025, at the Overland Park Convention Center or Online, where you’ll explore how embracing curiosity can reshape how you lead and solve problems.
This year’s theme, Cultivating Curiosity, invites you to step into a day filled with inspiration and action. Sessions will be designed to shift you from stuck mode into action. You will explore leadership strategies that challenge the status quo and leave with practical tools you can apply immediately. Every session, discussion, and connection is crafted to energize your creativity and inspire new approaches to leadership.
Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, meaningful connections, or actionable takeaways, the Midwest Leadership Summit is the perfect space to grow, learn, and reimagine what’s possible. With over 1,100 professionals ready to share and collaborate, you’ll be part of a vibrant community focused on achieving leadership excellence.
Say yes to curiosity. Attend this transformative event to discover how a simple shift in mindset can create extraordinary results in your leadership journey.
Who Attends the
Midwest Leadership Summit?
WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT ENSURING THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE CHANCE TO DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES.
Annually, the Midwest Leadership Summit brings together nearly 1,100 attendees from diverse backgrounds and industries, both in-person and virtually. The Summit brings professionals from all career stages, genders, generations, and disciplines.
This popular event opens doors to endless opportunities, blending practical insights with meaningful connections to inspire personal and professional growth. It’s a vibrant gathering of talent, ideas, and inspiration, making it the perfect place to connect and succeed.
OVER 200 ORGANIZATIONS ATTEND THE SUMMIT EVERY YEAR,
INCLUDING LAST YEAR’S SPONSORS:
Advent Health
Black & Veatch
Burns & McDonnell
Catalent
Children’s Mercy
City of Leawood
Commerce Bank
CommunityAmerica
Compass Minerals
Dairy Farmers of America
Evergy
Fisher Phillips
G.E.H.A
H&R Block
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Huhtamaki
Kansas City Life
Insurance Company
KCNSC managed by
Honeywell FM&T
Kauffman Foundation
KCADC
Labconco
Lockton
National Association of
Insurance Commissioners
National Insurance
Producer Registry
Presley & Presley
Savion
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
T-Mobile
TREKK Design Group
UMKC Bloch School
of Management
Who Attends the Midwest Leadership Summit?
WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT ENSURING THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE CHANCE TO DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES.
Annually, the Midwest Leadership Summit brings together nearly 1,100 attendees from diverse backgrounds and industries, both in-person and virtually. The Summit brings professionals from all career stages, genders, generations, and disciplines.
This popular event opens doors to endless opportunities, blending practical insights with meaningful connections to inspire personal and professional growth. It’s a vibrant gathering of talent, ideas, and inspiration, making it the perfect place to connect and succeed.
OVER 200 ORGANIZATIONS ATTEND THE SUMMIT EVERY YEAR,
INCLUDING LAST YEAR’S SPONSORS:
Advent Health
Black & Veatch
Burns & McDonnell
Catalent
Children’s Mercy
City of Leawood
Commerce Bank
CommunityAmerica
Compass Minerals
Dairy Farmers of America
Evergy
Fisher Phillips
GEHA
H&R Block
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Huhtamaki
Kansas City Life
Insurance Company
KCNSC managed by
Honeywell FM&T
Kauffman Foundation
KCADC
Labconco
Lockton
National Association of
Insurance Commissioners
National Insurance
Producer Registry
Presley & Presley
Savion
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
T-Mobile
TREKK Design Group
UMKC Bloch School
of Management
Learn from Captivating and Dynamic Thought Leaders
Embark on a journey into the minds of trailblazing thought leaders at the Midwest Leadership Summit. Our thought leaders, true talents in their fields, are set to fill your brain and notebooks with exclusive, cutting-edge strategies and ideas. This isn’t just an event; it’s an immersion into the future. Join us in unlocking a treasure trove of unparalleled insights with this stellar lineup of thought leaders. Get ready to expand your horizons – where brilliance meets the curious mind!
Learn from Captivating and Dynamic Thought Leaders
Embark on a journey into the minds of trailblazing thought leaders at the Midwest Leadership Summit. Our thought leaders, true talents in their fields, are set to fill your brain and notebooks with exclusive, cutting-edge strategies and ideas. This isn’t just an event; it’s an immersion into the future. Join us in unlocking a treasure trove of unparalleled insights with this stellar lineup of thought leaders. Get ready to expand your horizons – where brilliance meets the curious mind!
The Agenda
AT THE OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER + ONLINE
7:30 AM | Emerging Leaders Alumni Continental Breakfast (Must be an Emerging Leader Alum or Current Student to attend.)
8:00 AM | Doors Open, Continental Breakfast Buffet, + Visit the CX Marketplace (in-person only)
8:30 AM | Welcome + Morning Keynote
9:50 AM | Networking Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
10:10 AM | Morning Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM | Networking Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
11:45 AM | Lunch (in-person only)
12:30 PM | Lunch-Time Activity
1:00 PM | Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
1:25 PM | Afternoon Breakout Sessions
2:30 PM | Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
2:50 PM | Afternoon Keynote
4:00 PM | Sip ‘n Shop Happy Hour Reception in the CX Marketplace (all in-person attendees welcome)
VIRTUAL SESSION WITH ANN HACKETT
*All times are CST/UTC-6. **Agenda is tentative and subject to change.
The Agenda
AT THE OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER
AND ONLINE
7:30 AM | Emerging Leaders Alumni Continental Breakfast (Must be an Emerging Leader Alum or Current Student to attend.)
8:00 AM | Doors Open, Continental Breakfast Buffet, + Visit the CX Marketplace (in-person only)
8:30 AM | Welcome + Morning Keynote
9:50 AM | Networking Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
10:10 AM | Morning Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM | Networking Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
11:45 AM | Lunch (in-person only)
12:30 PM | Lunch-Time Activity
1:00 PM | Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
1:25 PM | Afternoon Breakout Sessions
2:30 PM | Break + Visit the CX Marketplace
2:50 PM | Afternoon Keynote
4:00 PM | Sip ‘n Shop Happy Hour Reception in the CX Marketplace (all in-person attendees welcome)
VIRTUAL SESSION WITH
ANN HACKETT
*All times are CST/UTC-6.
**Agenda is tentative and subject to change.
What’s Included?
ALL TICKET HOLDERS AND TABLES RECEIVE:
- In-Person Access at the Overland Park Convention Center, OR Virtual Access on our Digital Platform, to all sessions during the day-long retreat on April 22, 2025, full of development, connection & inspiration.
- Access to the Virtual Post-Summit Learnshop on May 6, 2025.
- Access to All Session Recordings for up to 1-year after the main event.
- A Continental Breakfast, Plated Lunch, AND Happy Hour at the Summit on April 22 (in-person ticket holders only).
Additional discounts are available! Do you work for a nonprofit organization, or are you a Central Exchange Emerging Leader Alum or participant? Please email Kerry@centralexchange.org to find out how you can receive a discount for your individual ticket.
What’s Included?
ALL TICKET HOLDERS AND TABLES RECEIVE:
- In-Person Access at the Overland Park Convention Center, OR Virtual Access on our Digital Platform, to all sessions during the day-long retreat on April 22, 2025, full of development, connection & inspiration.
- Access to the Virtual Post-Summit Learnshop on May 6, 2025.
- Access to All Session Recordings for up to 1-year after the main event.
- A Continental Breakfast, Plated Lunch, AND Happy Hour at the Summit on April 22 (in-person ticket holders only).
Additional discounts are available! Do you work for a nonprofit organization, or are you a Central Exchange Emerging Leader Alum or participant? Please email Kerry@centralexchange.org to find out how you can receive a discount for your individual ticket.
Invest in Ideas and Leaders
AS A MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SPONSOR, YOU’LL EMPOWER YOUR WORKFORCE AND DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Why sponsor?
Sponsoring the Midwest Leadership Summit places your organization at the heart of a premier leadership event. This is where professionals connect, share ideas, and gain tools to lead with confidence and purpose.
As a sponsor, you will:
- Be recognized as a leader in innovation and leadership excellence.
- Provide your team with access to fresh ideas and inspiration through Summit tickets.
- Align with an event that champions curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Let’s find the perfect sponsorship package for your organization. Contact Kerry Gentry Hartnett, Signature Event Manager, at kerry@centralexchange.org to explore options that meet your goals and budget.
Invest in Ideas and Leaders
AS A MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SPONSOR, YOU’LL EMPOWER YOUR WORKFORCE AND DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Why sponsor?
Sponsoring the Midwest Leadership Summit places your organization at the heart of a premier leadership event. This is where professionals connect, share ideas, and gain tools to lead with confidence and purpose.
As a sponsor, you will:
- Be recognized as a leader in innovation and leadership excellence.
- Provide your team with access to fresh ideas and inspiration through Summit tickets.
- Align with an event that champions curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Let’s find the perfect sponsorship package for your organization. Contact Kerry Gentry Hartnett, Signature Event Manager, at kerry@centralexchange.org to explore options that meet your goals and budget.
Elevate Your Brand
SMALL BOOTH
$175
1 table & 1 chair
1 boxed lunch & beverages all-day for those working at your booth.
1 link to watch all virtual sessions at your booth.
Your company will be recognized as a MARKETPLACE SPONSOR with your COMPANY NAME in all digital and printed marketing materials on the day of the event.
LARGE BOOTH
$350
2 tables & 2 chairs
2 boxed lunches & beverages all-day for those working at your booth.
2 links to watch all virtual sessions at your booth.
Your company will be recognized as a MARKETPLACE SPONSOR with your COMPANY NAME in all digital and printed marketing materials on the day of the event.
Elevate Your Brand
SMALL BOOTH
$175
1 table & 1 chair
1 boxed lunch & beverages all-day for those working at your booth.
1 link to watch all virtual sessions at your booth.
Your company will be recognized as a MARKETPLACE SPONSOR with your COMPANY NAME in all digital and printed marketing materials on the day of the event.
LARGE BOOTH
$350
2 tables & 2 chairs
2 boxed lunches & beverages all-day for those working at your booth.
2 links to watch all virtual sessions at your booth.
Your company will be recognized as a MARKETPLACE SPONSOR with your COMPANY NAME in all digital and printed marketing materials on the day of the event.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Are you interested in sponsoring the Midwest Leadership Summit to make a direct impact on your workforce, all while gaining tremendous value for your organization? For more details, download the sponsorship packet and contact Kerry Gentry Hartnett at kerry@centralexchange.org with questions.
Become A Summit Volunteer
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED TICKET TO CENTRAL EXCHANGE’S MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND BE A PART OF THE ON-SITE TEAM MAKING THE SUMMIT HAPPEN?
Sign up to volunteer and receive a 50% discount off regular ticket pricing – $112.50 for CX Members and $162.50 for Non-Members.
There are several ways you can volunteer at the event. You can assist with the setup on the day before, be the first person to greet guests as they arrive, help guests find their way around the event, provide support during the thought leader sessions, assist the CX team at the CX Membership Booth, or help with the teardown at the end of the day.
Your time commitment will include approximately 2-3 hours throughout the event, depending on your volunteer tasks.
Interested or ready to apply? Fill out the form or contact Carrie Taylor at carrie@centralexchange.org.
Apply Here!
Become A Summit Volunteer
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED TICKET TO CENTRAL EXCHANGE’S MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND BE A PART OF THE ON-SITE TEAM MAKING THE SUMMIT HAPPEN?
Sign up to volunteer and receive a 50% discount off regular ticket pricing – $112.50 for CX Members and $162.50 for Non-Members.
There are several ways you can volunteer at the event. You can assist with the setup on the day before, be the first person to greet guests as they arrive, help guests find their way around the event, provide support during the thought leader sessions, assist the CX team at the CX Membership Booth, or help with the teardown at the end of the day.
Your time commitment will include approximately 2-3 hours throughout the event, depending on your volunteer tasks.
Interested or ready to apply? Fill out the form or contact Carrie Taylor at carrie@centralexchange.org.
Apply Here!