2025 Annual Key Executive Leadership Conference

The Annual Key Executive Leadership Conference is a continuing professional development service to Key students, alumni and the greater public service sector in the DC metropolitan area. Though most in our audience come from the federal government, some are from private consulting firms and non-profit organizations. This event allows participants to explore industry trends and best leadership practices, culminating into a celebration of public service and looking toward the future of leadership excellence.
We expect in 2025 a safe space will be crucial for engaging in challenging dialogue and hot topic discussions. We hope to provide a rigorous yet energizing forum that will inspire and prepare our leaders to approach challenges with a ‘how-to-be-great’ mindset.

The 2025 Annual Key Executive Leadership Conference will be held on January 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. The conference theme is 50 Years of Service: Returning to our leadership roots.

Program: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET

The 2025 Annual Key Executive Leadership Conference experience includes:

• a full day of programming from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET with plenary speakers, networking breaks and concurrent sessions
• light breakfast and snacks throughout the day
• a certificate of attendance for professional development recognition for all attendees
• a prestigious awardee luncheon celebrating the 2024 Roger W. Jones Awardees
• an evening reception with hors d'oeuvres, libations and fun activities

Additional details about the selected concurrent sessions and speakers will be announced in the Fall.

The Request for Proposals to become a 2025 Annual Key Executive Leadership Conference speaker is now open! Proposals are due Sept. 16.

If you are selected, you will:

• receive complimentary registration and parking for the full Key Conference
• connect with executives from across the federal government
• become a part of our network of 30,000+ members
• be the first in line for future partnership opportunities with Key
• receive concierge support throughout the conference preparation process
• participate in promotional opportunities leading up to the conference

Host or Publisher AU Key Executive Leadership Programs