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Meet The Thought Leaders
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Summit FAQs

KSHB 41 KC Spotlight Aired on 3/21/23

Culture.

What is it? How do we create it? How do we live it?
How do we change it? How do we LEAD it?

Culture influences the way we view, experience, and engage with all aspects of our lives – personally and professionally. With shifting concerns and ever-changing work environments, how can you shape the cultures that surround you?

At Central Exchange, we’re all about equipping you to be your best self. That’s why we have hosted the Midwest Leadership Summit each and every year since 2003. Join us on April 18, 2023 as we celebrate 20 years with an all-day event full of development, connection and inspiration.

You will learn and explore the culture of work both now and into the future, with relevant take-aways no matter your role or career stage.

With shifting work environments, changing cultures, and our ever-present desire to lead fulfilling lives, we will spend the day engaging in meaningful conversations around the culture of work, how to create, live and lead the culture you desire, and how CULTURE STARTS WITH YOU.

Culture.

What is it?
How do we create it?
How do we live it?
How do we change it?
How do we LEAD it?

Culture influences the way we view, experience, and engage with all aspects of our lives – personally and professionally. With shifting concerns and ever-changing work environments, how can you shape the cultures that surround you?

At Central Exchange, we’re all about equipping you to be your best self. That’s why we have hosted the Midwest Leadership Summit each and every year since 2003. Join us on April 18, 2023 as we celebrate 20 years with an all-day event full of development, connection and inspiration.

You will learn and explore the culture of work both now and into the future, with relevant take-aways no matter your role or career stage.

With shifting work environments, changing cultures, and our ever-present desire to lead fulfilling lives, we will spend the day engaging in meaningful conversations around the culture of work, how to create, live and lead the culture you desire, and how CULTURE STARTS WITH YOU.

KSHB 41 KC Spotlight Aired on 3/21/23

Who Attends Summit?

In 2022, the Midwest Leadership Summit attracted over 800 in-person and virtual attendees of all demographics, and in all career stages. Those who attend each year want to be inspired, make connections, and gain tactical knowledge to grow personally and professionally.

Job Levels

Age Ranges

Over 150 organizations attend the annual
Midwest Leadership Summit, including last year’s sponsors:

Burns & McDonnell

Evergy

Honeywell

NAIC/NIPR

Hallmark

H&R Block

GEHA

 Oracle Cerner

CommunityAmerica

Commerce Bank

Delta Dental of Kansas

Compass Minerals

Tria Health

Advent Health

HNTB

UMKC

Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Kansas City Life Insurance Company

Children’s Mercy

Catalent

PNC Bank

City of Leawood

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

TREKK Design Group

T-Mobile

Black & Veatch

Huhtamaki

State Street

MMC Corp

Creative Planning

KCADC

Ambius

HMX Live

Aspyre Wealth

Demdaco

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

Who Attends Summit?

In 2022, the Midwest Leadership Summit attracted over 800 in-person and virtual attendees of all demographics, and in all career stages. Those who attend each year want to be inspired, make connections, and gain tactical knowledge to grow personally and professionally.

Job Levels

Age Ranges

Over 150 organizations attend the annual Midwest Leadership Summit, including last year’s sponsors:

Burns & McDonnell

Evergy

Honeywell

NAIC/NIPR

Hallmark

H&R Block

GEHA

 Oracle Cerner

CommunityAmerica

Commerce Bank

Delta Dental of Kansas

Compass Minerals

Tria Health

Advent Health

HNTB

UMKC

Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Kansas City Life Insurance Company

Children’s Mercy

Catalent

PNC Bank

City of Leawood

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

TREKK Design Group

T-Mobile

Black & Veatch

Huhtamaki

State Street

MMC Corp

Creative Planning

KCADC

Ambius

HMX Live

Aspyre Wealth

Demdaco

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

CUTTING EDGE CONTENT

Explore the culture of work both now and into the future, led by an empathy revolutionist, an innovation expert, and many other top leaders. You will fill your brain and notebook with the latest cutting-edge strategies and tactics you can’t get anywhere else!

SO. MANY. CONNECTIONS.

Horray! You’ll be able to network with speakers, sponsors, and other professionals like you.  Meet your customers, vendors, friends and colleagues of tomorrow at Summit!

Reasons why attending the Midwest Leadership Summit will be the most important decision you make in 2023.

LEVEL UP WITH LEARNSHOPS

Take your career up a notch with a Pre-Summit Learnshop on April 12th and (4) Post-Summit Learnshops each month beginning in May.  Each session has 1-hour of deep-dive content, packed with actionable tips and insights that will make a huge impact on you in 2023.

CONTINUED LEARNING

All virtual and in-person attendees will have access to session recordings for up to a year post-event, including all Pre- and Post-Summit Learnshops!

Reasons why attending the Midwest Leadership Summit will be the most important decision you make in 2023.

CUTTING EDGE CONTENT

Explore the culture of work both now and into the future, led by an empathy revolutionist, an innovation expert, and many other top leaders. You will fill your brain and notebook with the latest cutting-edge strategies and tactics you can’t get anywhere else!

SO. MANY. CONNECTIONS.

Horray! You’ll be able to network with speakers, sponsors, and other professionals like you.  Meet your customers, vendors, friends and colleagues of tomorrow at Summit!

LEVEL UP WITH LEARNSHOPS

Take your career up a notch with a Pre-Summit Learnshop on April 12th and (4) Post-Summit Learnshops each month beginning in May.  Each session has 1-hour of deep-dive content, packed with actionable tips and insights that will make a huge impact on you in 2023.

CONTINUED LEARNING

All virtual and in-person attendees will have access to session recordings for up to a year post-event, including all Pre- and Post-Summit Learnshops!

Summit At-A-Glance

EYE-OPENING
DAY

WAYS TO
ATTEND

KEYNOTE
SESSIONS

BREAKOUT
SPEAKERS

IN-DEPTH
LEARNSHOPS

ENDLESS
INSPIRATION

The Agenda

PRE-SUMMIT LEARNSHOP | WED 04.12.23 AT 3:00 PM

MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | TUES 04.18.23

AT THE OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER + ONLINE

8:00 AM | Registration + Continental Breakfast (in-person only)

 8:30 AM | Welcome + Morning Keynote

10:00 AM | Break

10:15 AM | Morning Breakout Sessions

11:25 AM | Break

11:45 AM | Lunch (in-person only)

12:15 PM | Keynote Panel Discussion

 1:30 PM | Break

 1:45 PM | Afternoon Breakout Sessions

 2:55 PM | Break

 3:10 PM | Afternoon Keynote

 4:30 PM | A Very Happy Hour Reception (in-person only)

POST-SUMMIT LEARNSHOPS | DATES + TIMES VARY

VIRTUAL + HYBRID SESSIONS

WED 05.10.23 AT 3:00 PM  | Virtual Post-Summit Learnshop #1 with Dr. Simone Ahuja

FRI 06.09.23 AT 11:30 AM | Hybrid Post-Summit Learnshop #2 with Mary Messner

WED 07.12.23 AT 3:00 PM | Virtual Post-Summit Learnshop #3 with Dr. Nicole Price

FRI 08.11.23 AT 11:30 AM | Hybrid Post-Summit Learnshop #4 with Thought Leader (TBA soon!)

*All times are CST/UTC-6. **Agenda is subject to change.

The Agenda

PRE-SUMMIT LEARNSHOP | WED 04.12.23 AT 3:00 PM

MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | TUES 04.18.23

AT THE OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER + ONLINE

8:00 AM | Registration + Continental Breakfast (in-person only)

 8:30 AM | Welcome + Morning Keynote

10:00 AM | Break

10:15 AM | Morning Breakout Sessions

11:25 AM | Break

11:45 AM | Lunch (in-person only)

12:15 PM | Keynote Panel Discussion

 1:30 PM | Break

 1:45 PM | Afternoon Breakout Sessions

 2:55 PM | Break

 3:10 PM | Afternoon Keynote

 4:30 PM | A Very Happy Hour Reception (in-person only)

POST-SUMMIT LEARNSHOPS | DATES + TIMES TBD

VIRTUAL + HYBRID SESSIONS

WED 05.10.23 AT 3:00 PM  | Virtual Post-Summit Learnshop #1 with Dr. Simone Ahuja

FRI 06.09.23 AT 11:30 AM | Hybrid Post-Summit Learnshop #2 with Mary Messner

WED 07.12.23 AT 3:00 PM | Virtual Post-Summit Learnshop #3 with Dr. Nicole Price

FRI 08.11.23 AT 11:30 AM | Hybrid Post-Summit Learnshop #4 with Thought Leader (TBA soon!)

*All times are CST/UTC-6. **Agenda is subject to change.

Learn from today’s most magnetic and powerful thought leaders.

Led by an empathy revolutionist, an innovation expert, and many other culture leaders, you will fill your brain and notebook with the latest cutting-edge strategies and tactics you can’t get anywhere else!

Meet The Thought Leaders >>

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

Learn from today’s most magnetic and powerful thought leaders.

Led by an empathy revolutionist, an innovation expert, and many other culture leaders, you will fill your brain and notebook with the latest cutting-edge strategies and tactics you can’t get anywhere else!

Meet The Thought Leaders >>

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

Ticket + Table Information >>
Ticket + Table Information >>

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

Invest in your team.

Did you know that investing in your team will increase bottom-line performance, retention, overall team results, and cohesion?

Are you aware that attending the Summit as a group is a great way to engage your Team all while gaining tremendous value for your entire organization?

Do you want to help raise awareness for gender equity and advance leadership opportunities for women?

CONSIDER SPONSORING THE MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
AND SHOW YOUR TEAM HOW CULTURE STARTS WITH YOU.

View All Sponsor Opportunities >>

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

Invest in your team.

Did you know that investing in your team will increase bottom-line performance, retention, overall team results, and cohesion?

Are you aware that attending the Summit as a group is a great way to engage your Team all while gaining tremendous value for your entire organization?

Do you want to help raise awareness for gender equity and advance leadership opportunities for women?

CONSIDER SPONSORING THE MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND SHOW YOUR TEAM HOW CULTURE STARTS WITH YOU.

View All Sponsor Opportunities >>

Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce

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