September 17, 2026
The CPE Center
The Southeast Leadership Conference is a one‑day, high‑energy event for new and emerging leaders across the Southeast who are ready to rethink how they lead in a changing world. The conference focuses on practical strategies for navigating hybrid work, AI and technology shifts, and evolving workforce expectations while building strong, people‑centered teams. Through focused tracks on innovation and efficiency, empowering people, culture and engagement, communication, navigating change, and long‑term growth, participants will leave with concrete tools they can apply immediately in their organizations.
We’re especially inviting early‑career and emerging and evolving leaders, rising supervisors, and those stepping into leadership for the first time to join us for learning, connection, and inspiration on September 17, 2026, at 91Âþ»app’s Continuing & Professional Education Center in Statesboro, GA.
Conference Strands
- Innovation and Efficiency: Explore how to balance creativity with streamlined processes to drive innovation while improving operational efficiency. Discover new tools and strategies to foster a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.
- Empowering People and Teams: Focus on building strong, motivated teams by empowering individuals through trust, collaboration, and leadership development.
- Navigating Change: Gain insights into leading organizations and teams through periods of uncertainty and transformation. This strand will provide practical strategies for adapting to change with resilience and agility.
- Culture and Engagement: Learn how to create and sustain a positive workplace culture that fosters employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. This track emphasizes the importance of values-driven leadership in shaping organizational success.
- Effective Communication: Enhance your communication skills to inspire, persuade, and connect with diverse audiences. This strand focuses on techniques for clear, impactful communication that drives alignment and collaboration.
- Promoting Growth and Longevity: This track explores how leaders can ensure their organizations thrive in the future using strategies for sustainable growth and long-term success, including innovation, succession planning, and continuous learning.
Registration
Registration Rates for SLC 2026
- Early Registration: (ends June 30, 2026)
- Registration (non-Georgia Southern): $155
- Georgia Southern Faculty/Staff/Alumni Registration: $135
- Regular Registration
- Registration (non-Georgia Southern): $195
- Georgia Southern Faculty/Staff/Alumni Registration: $175
- Student (Full-Time Only): $50
A light breakfast and buffet lunch are included.
Payment Policy
- All conference registration fees must be paid prior to attending the conference.
- Payment must be received within 30 days of registration.
- Receiving an invoice does not guarantee a seat at the conference.
- Registrations with outstanding balances that are older than 30 days may be canceled.
- Any credentials or certificates will be withheld until payment is received.
Call for Proposals
- Must fall into one of the tracks
- Title
- 300-word description
- One or more learning objectives
- Innovation and Efficiency: Innovative approaches, tools, and best practices to streamline processes, boost productivity, and drive efficiency.
- Empowering People and Teams: Building strong, motivated teams by empowering individuals through trust, collaboration, and leadership development.
- Navigating Change: Practical strategies for adapting to change with resilience and agility.
- Culture and Engagement: Sustaining a positive workplace culture to foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Effective Communication: Techniques for clear, impactful communication to drive alignment and collaboration.
- Promoting Growth and Longevity: Strategies for sustainable growth and long-term success, including innovation, succession planning, and continuous learning.
Accepted presenters will not be offered payment or travel reimbursement for presenting but will receive free admittance to the conference.
FAQs
This conference is designed for a wide range of professionals in leadership roles or those aspiring to lead in their respective fields. Attendees may include:
- C-suite Executives and Senior Leaders – who are responsible for setting organizational direction and strategy.
- Mid-Level Managers and Team Leaders – seeking to enhance their leadership skills and learn modern approaches to managing teams.
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners – looking for innovative leadership strategies to grow their businesses.
- HR and People Operations Professionals – interested in leadership trends related to talent management, organizational culture, and employee engagement.
- Change Agents and Thought Leaders – who are passionate about driving transformation in their organizations or industries.
- Aspiring Leaders – early-career professionals or those looking to step into leadership roles who want to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to lead effectively.
- Nonprofit and Community Leaders – focused on leading with purpose, driving social change, and innovating within mission-driven organizations.
- Educators and Leadership Coaches – involved in leadership training and development, seeking new insights to empower future leaders.
This event is ideal for anyone looking to modernize their leadership approach, stay ahead of emerging trends, and foster innovation within their teams or organizations.
The dress code for the conference is business casual.
The Southeast Leadership Conference is located at the 91Âþ»app CPE Center located in Statesboro, Georgia.
Parking for the Southeast Leadership Conference will be in the CPE Center Parking Lot.
Parking at the 91Âþ»app CPE Center is free.
Yes. There are 91Âþ»app’s Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) CEUs available.
For general conference information, contact:
Email: dceconferences@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-5555
For registration assistance, contact:
Email: ce-registrations@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-5551