Honores + Conexiones 2026: Identity. Influence. Impact.

Join us for Honores + Conexiones, and experience two distinct events created to celebrate where we've been, and inspire where we're going.
About this Event


HONORES + CONEXIONES 2026

November 5–6, 2026

Two events. Two powerful experiences. One community.

Join Association Latinos for two inspiring days celebrating Latino leadership, identity, culture, community, and impact across the association profession.

Whether you come to celebrate trailblazing leaders at Honores, engage in meaningful conversations at Conexiones, or join us for both, these experiences are designed to bring our community together, spark new connections, and inspire what’s next.

HONORES

Ceremony & Welcome Reception

Thursday, November 5, 2026. 5:00 PM CT- 7:00 PM CT

Celebrating Latino Leadership Excellence

Begin your Association Latinos experience with Honores, our signature celebration of Latino leadership excellence across the association community.

Honores recognizes the individuals and organizations whose vision, service, leadership, and impact are helping shape the future of associations.

This special evening is more than an awards ceremony—it is a celebration of the people moving our profession forward and creating space for the next generation of Latino leaders to lead, innovate, and make an impact.

Come celebrate the honorees, connect with colleagues and friends, and kick off two days of community, inspiration, and celebration.

What to expect:

- Honoree recognition and celebration

- Inspiring stories of leadership and impact

- Networking with association professionals

- A vibrant welcome reception

CONEXIONES

Friday, November 6, 2026. 9:00 AM CT- 4:00 PM CT

Identity. Influence. Impact.

Culture as Power. Community as Strategy.

Join us for Association Latinos’ Annual Conexiones Summit—a day designed to bring Latino association professionals and allies together for engaging conversations, meaningful connections, and ideas that create impact.

Conexiones is where identity meets leadership, culture becomes a source of power, and community becomes a strategy for change.

Spend the day exploring the experiences, perspectives, and opportunities shaping the future of our profession while connecting with peers from across the association community.

What to expect:

- Engaging and thought-provoking content

- Meaningful networking and connections

- Fresh ideas and perspectives

- Conversations around identity, culture, leadership, and influence

- Opportunities to turn connection into action and impact

Bring your perspective. Find your people. Build what’s next.

Keynote Speaker

• Elsa Bañuelos-Lindsay, Executive Director of LIDERAMOS; Founder, Agave Strategies LLC- Leading Beyond Survival Mode: Transforming Identity into Influence and Impact

Community isn’t simply who we serve - it’s how we lead. In today’s complex environment, authentic leadership calls us to move beyond survival mode and lead with intention, purpose, and connection.

Session Speakers

• Denise Jauregui, Founder, Bilingual Therapist & Trainer, Cultivando Wellness – Leading Without Leaving Yourself Behind: Sustainable Leadership Through Culture, Boundaries, and Collective Care

Many Latino/a/e professionals and leaders are often taught to lead through overworking, self-sacrifice, and carrying responsibility alone. While these patterns are frequently rooted in resilience, cultural values, and lived experiences, they can also contribute to burnout, emotional exhaustion, isolation, and difficulty sustaining leadership over time

• Carlos Martin, Executive Coach & Co-Founder, Continuum – 3 Chapters

This interactive hybrid workshop invites participants to explore greater clarity, confidence, and intention around their next steps. Through live audience engagement, guided reflection, and executive coaching-style conversations. Attendees will explore both personal and professional growth in a collaborative and supportive environment

• Dr. Jen Fry, Owner &CEO, Jen Fry Talks – Silence No More: Conflict, Culture, and Finding Your Voice

Many Latino communities are taught early to keep the peace, respect authority, avoid confrontation, and not make people uncomfortable. Be grateful. Work hard. Stay quiet. Do not cause problems. That message follows people into leadership, workplaces, higher education, and family dynamics, where silence often gets mistaken for respect and burnout gets mistaken for strength.

Why Attend?

Because representation matters. Connection matters. And your impact matters.

Join Association Latinos for two unforgettable days designed to celebrate leadership, strengthen community, and inspire action.

Photography & Media Disclaimer

By registering for Conexiones, you consent to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. Association Latinos may use these images and recordings for promotional, educational, and archival purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify an event organizer upon check-in.

Registration Information Sharing
By registering for Conexiones, you acknowledge and consent that Association Latinos may share your first name, last name, and professional role/title with event sponsors. This limited information will be used by sponsors solely for purposes related to event engagement and networking. No other personal information (such as email, phone, or address) will be shared without your explicit consent.

Honores 2026

🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Honores 2026- Awards & Recognition Ceremony + Reception

Info: Join Association Latinos for an evening dedicated to celebrating the people and organizations making a meaningful impact on Latino leadership, representation, inclusion, and the association profession.

4:45 PM | Registration Opens
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:20 AM
5:00 PM | Doors Open
5:30 PM | Awards & Recognition Ceremony

Info: Celebrate the outstanding individuals and organizations advancing Latino leadership and impact.
Inspira Award
Alianza Award
Impacto Award
Estrella Award

6:30 PM | Reception
Conexiones 2026

🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Conexiones 2026- Identity. Influence. Impact.

Info: Join Association Latinos for our annual Conexiones summit—a day designed to connect, inspire, and equip Latino association professionals to lead with identity, influence, and impact.

8:45 AM- 9:00 AM | Registration Opens
9:00 AM | Welcome & Opening
9:30 AM | Keynote

Info: Elsa Bañuelos-Lindsay
Executive Director, LIDERAMOS | Founder, Agave Strategies LLC

10:10 AM | AI Fireside Chat

Info: AI as Your Executive Amplifier: Leveraging AI While Staying Authentically You

11:10 AM | Leadership Sessions

Info: Choose from interactive sessions focused on:
• Sustainable Leadership
• Identity & Executive Presence
• Building the Latino Leadership Pipeline

12:20 PM | Networking Lunch
1:30 PM | Leadership Sessions

Info: Continue the conversation through interactive leadership experiences.

2:40 PM | Leadership Sessions

Info: A final opportunity to learn, engage, and connect.

3:50 PM | Closing & Reflections

Info: Wrap up the day with inspiration and a renewed commitment to identity, influence, and impact.