New Memphis Leadership Summit
Schedule
Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
499 University Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38152 | Memphis, TN
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Are you a professional looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join New Memphis at the premiere leadership conference for professionals in every sector - corporate, nonprofit, medical, and more. The New Memphis Leadership Summit, presented by Varsity Spirit, is designed with your growth in mind, and breakout sessions will provide unique and interactive sessions tailored to your level of experience as an emerging or existing leader.Expert facilitators in a range of fields will guide you through sessions to strengthen your personal and professional leadership skills, broaden your perspectives, and deepen your connection with the communities you serve and support.
This event is powered by: Varsity Spirit, Sylvamo, Kroger, Pinnacle Bank, AAON, Vaco, Barr Brands, and Malasari Engineering.
This year's event will feature an exceptional lineup of facilitators leading breakout sessions that will tackle timely topics and share innovative approaches to help leaders continue growing in their roles, organizations, and community.
SESSION DETAILS:
The sessions below are designed to help you develop your leadership skills and will empower you to activate your skills as you learn about the crucial issues our city faces.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Why Good Teams Stall: The Hidden Structure Problem | Ewea Pettis
Turning AI Uncertainty to Team Growth and Clarity | Carter Capocaccia
Navigating High-Stakes Conversations in Leadership | Dr. Maria Blaze
You've Been Selected to Lead! Now What? | Gwendolyn Tucker
RAMP: Executive Coaching for Early Professionals | Cortney Thomas
The C.O.S.T. of Culture | Dr. Precious
More to come...
THINGS TO KNOW:
Doors open at 8:00am. Summit begins promptly at 8:30am.
Food and beverages will be available throughout the day and are included with your registration. Additional food and beverage can be purchased individually from the University Center.
Event location: The University Center at the University of Memphis (499 University Street, Memphis, TN 38152)
Free parking is available in the Zach Curlin Parking Garage (505 Zach H Curlin St, Memphis, TN 38111)
Seating: Open seating on a first come, first served basis unless a table has been purchased.
All entrants must have a ticket.
No outside professional photography, video, or audio recording equipment allowed.
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