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Build Relationships. Create New Opportunities.

The LeadingAge Leadership Summit is a unique opportunity to network and build relationships with policy experts and other leaders in aging services.

CEMO Networking Breakfast

Monday, April 7, 2025 | 7:30–8:30 a.m.

All LeadingAge member CEOs who oversee multiple—geographically separate—provider communities are invited to join LeadingAge leadership for a special CEMO lunch.

This breakfast offers an intimate setting to network with peers who face similar challenges and gain new perspectives from the shared experiences of others in similar roles.

In addition, the Leadership Summit program is designed to address the unique and significant pressures faced by CEOs of organizations of increased scope, scale, and complexity. Topics include strategic growth and future opportunities, effective governance and leadership approaches, and new trends in use of data analytics and technology.

This event is by invitation only. If you’re interested in attending the Monday CEMO Breakfast, please email Wendy Green.

Board Member Networking Lunch

Monday, April 7, 2025 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Designed to help strengthen and support board performance, this exclusive networking lunch offers a rare opportunity to connect with board members from across the country and gain insightful perspectives on governance issues facing nonprofit organizations.

This year’s agenda will feature guest speaker Diane Burfeindt, of Trilogy Connect LLC. Diane will invite attendees to consider how thinking like a consumer advances generative board work, followed by facilitated discussion.

This event is by invitation only. If you’re interested in attending the Monday Board Member Lunch, please email Kirsten Jacobs.

Single-Site Life Plan Community CEO Networking Dinner

Monday, April 7, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Join us for a special dinner exclusively for CEOs of single-site life plan communities (LPCs). This intimate gathering is designed to foster connections with peers from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships and share insights that empower you to navigate the evolving aging services landscape with confidence and vision.

This year’s event will feature guest speaker Olivia Mastry, founder of Collective Action Lab. Olivia will introduce a powerful strategic foresight framework and process that single-site CEOs can use to develop future-ready strategies. Her work is focused on strengthening strategy development and fostering meaningful social and systems change. Olivia’s approach is both visionary and practical, offering actionable tools to help you lead your organization into the future with clarity and purpose.

In addition to the dinner, the Leadership Summit features a tailored selection of education sessions specifically curated for single-site organizations. These sessions provide valuable opportunities to engage with issues and opportunities unique to your experience.

This event is by invitation only. If you’re interested in attending the Single-Site LPC CEO Dinner, please email Wendy Green.

Luminary Breakfast Featuring Ed Cooley

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 7:30–8:30 a.m. 

This year’s exclusive invitation to our Luminary Breakfast offers a rare opportunity for leaders in aging services to gain inspiration from one of the most respected coaches in college basketball, Ed Cooley, Head Coach of Georgetown University’s Men’s Basketball Team. Ed’s career is a masterclass in resilience, team-building, and transformative leadership—skills that directly translate to the challenges of leading in the field of aging services.

As someone who has successfully turned around programs, built thriving teams, and inspired individuals to achieve their full potential, Coach Cooley understands the importance of fostering trust, navigating adversity, and creating a vision that motivates people to excellence. Leaders in aging services will leave his talk with actionable strategies to build stronger teams, cultivate resilience within their organizations, and empower their communities to thrive.

In a field where human connection and innovation are paramount, Ed Cooley’s stories and lessons are sure to inspire new approaches to leadership that will resonate across generations. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your impact and drive meaningful change in the lives you live and serve.

This event is by invitation only.

New CEO Networking Lunch

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.

The New CEO Networking Lunch is designed to help connect those new to their leadership role to a growing community of peers. LeadingAge members holding the highest-ranking leadership position within a provider organization who have been in the role for up to three (3) years are invited to attend.

This event provides a unique opportunity to gain from the perspective of other leaders who may be navigating similar transitions while establishing a clear path forward for their organization. In addition, the Leadership Summit includes a selection of curated education sessions of relevance to New CEOs to help you engage around issues unique to your experience, including your own leadership development, strategic decision-making, and board engagement.

This year’s agenda will feature guest speaker Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque, Chairperson of National Senior Campuses.  She will help new CEOs develop their Personal Value Proposition as a key element of embracing their new role.  Rev. Dr. Jacque’s work focuses on creating change while sustaining hope and faith.  She has led numerous congregations and is a frequent speaker on leadership topics that help emerging and seasoned leaders lead with a growth mindset.

This event is by invitation only. If you’re interested in attending the New CEO Lunch, please email Wendy Green.

The Great Room

The Great Room is where great things happen. Designed to encourage fellowship and collaboration, this networking hub provides trusted partners and leaders from all levels and all sectors of our field with a space to engage in thoughtful discussions, share ideas, and form valuable business relationships. Keynotes and lunches will be located here. It is where the action happens.

Whether you participate as a sponsor or visit between sessions, you’ll be part of the conversations that create a new vision for aging in America. Make this an essential part of your LeadingAge Leadership Summit experience, and join your peers in creating new possibilities.

Welcome Reception

Monday, April 7, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 p.m.

It’s April in Washington, DC! Join us on the beautiful terrace overlooking the gardens of the Omni Shoreham hotel to kick off the Summit with cocktails and conversations. The power of community at LeadingAge is on the agenda.

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