Michigan ATHENA Conference

Get ready to connect, learn, and be inspired at the ultimate statewide Michigan ATHENA gathering.
About this Event

Empowered Leadership: Innovate. Inspire. Impact.

Step away from the daily rush and join a powerful community of women leaders for three inspiring days in Northern Michigan’s spectacular fall colors. General admission tickets start at $595.00.

The Michigan ATHENA Northern Michigan Conference is a leadership retreat designed for women who are shaping their organizations, communities, and industries. Set against the stunning backdrop of Crystal Mountain during peak autumn season, this immersive experience blends professional development, meaningful connection, and personal renewal.

See the full conference agenda at https://pda.michamber.com/athenaconference2026

Day Two

🕑: 08:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet and Table Networking
🕑: 10:30 AM
Breakout Session One (A): The Other Kind of Intelligence
Host: Jackie Krawczak
🕑: 10:30 AM
Breakout Session One (B): The Civility Code™: Small Leadership Behaviors That
Host: Shelley Davis Boyd,
🕑: 10:30 AM
Breakout Session Once (C): Mindful Leadership: Leading with Presence and Purpo
Host: Samantha Gutowski
🕑: 11:45 AM
Interactive Experience
🕑: 12:30 PM
Lunch and Networking
🕑: 02:00 PM
Breakout Session Two (A): How High Impact Leaders Move Before They Feel Ready
Host: Regina Carey
🕑: 02:00 PM
Breakout Session Two (B): Pivot with Courage
Host: Lisa Tarkington
🕑: 02:00 PM
Breakout Session Two (C): Positively Powering Values: Illuminating What Wires
Host: Nathalie Osborn
🕑: 03:15 PM
Burnout, Boundaries and Balance: What Mental Wellness Means for High-Achievers
Host: Daphne Epps; Suzanne Greenburg; Meghann Keit-Corrion
🕑: 04:30 PM
Fireside Chat and Dinner
🕑: 09:15 AM
Morning Keynote
Host: Monica Lloyd
Day Three

🕑: 08:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
🕑: 09:15 AM
Breakout Session Three (A): Resilience in Life and Leadership
Host: Carrie Rathbun Hawks
🕑: 09:15 AM
Breakout Session Three (B): Closing the Gap: How to Advance Your Career
🕑: 09:15 AM
Breakout Session Three (C): How to Rebuild with Purpose
Host: Algernae King
🕑: 10:30 AM
Closing Keynote – Everyday Impact: Leadership Lessons
Host: Shelley Davis Boyd,
🕑: 11:30 AM
ATHENA Awards Luncheon