The Chair Academy - Global Leadership Training

International Leadership Conference - The Elements of Leadership

Join the Academy in celebrating 30 years of transformational leadership! The Chair Academy's International Leadership Conference will be held April 26-28, 2021, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our Keynote line-up, including Steven M.R. Covey and our Plenary panel, is all set to inspire and engage.

The Conference will be held in person. If the government prevents travel due to Covid-19 restrictions, at the time of the event, we will switch to a virtual format, for delivery.

We have lowered the price to attend the Conference for all participants!
All participants from Arizona and Break Out Session Presenters - $500.00
All Academy Lifetime Members - $600.00
All other participants - $700.00

If you had already registered, or you committed to present at the 2020 Conference, we hope you will return in 2021.
We will be reaching out in the next few weeks with more information

Stay well. Stay Safe. The Chair Academy Team

The Chair Academy Conference Offers Participants . . .

Keynote
Speakers

Dynamic presenters speaking about what is important in the realm of higher education and leadership.

Skill-Building
Workshops

Five half-day workshops providing innovative learning opportunities and skills you can use within your organization.

Team-Building
Workshops

Five half-day workshops providing innovative learning opportunities and tools to build cohesive teams you can implement within your organization.

Concurrent
Sessions

Over 40 sessions featuring presenters from around the globe. A wide range of topics that include, Workplace Development, Wellness, Student Advancement, and Post-Secondary Education themes.

Peer
Recognition

Dedicated to recognizing and honoring individuals for their leadership qualities and accomplishments withing higher education organizations.

Networking
and Community

The Conference is an excellent place for networking with colleagues around the world, share ideas, and celebrate the continued transformation of inspired community leaders.

Special Member
Event

Lifetime Members will be invited to a special Members-only event on Tuesday. Last year Barry Posner did a special 90 minute Q/A session. Imagine what we have in store this year!

Lifetime
Membership

Lifetime Members is a one time fee of $100.00. Memebrs get a $100 discount to the conference, every year, with no renewals. Members also get discounts to Academies, and invited to special events.

Registration Open!!

Click here to register and pay for the Conference.
Please make sure you have your discount codes at the time of payment. NEW online payment portal for Credit Cards and Checks

About the Conference

Learn what makes the Chair Academy Conference the right conference for you. Conference rates and hotel information can be found here.

Stuff to do

COMING SOON! Scottsdale offers all sorts of fun, family friendly, and adult activities. Come in early or stay late and take advantage of all that Scottsdale has to offer.

Schedule

Here is where you can find a complete break down of all the Conference Events. We even included a printable version to submit to your Fiscal department.

Call For Proposals

NOW ACCEPTING SESSIONS This is an excellent opportunity for educational leaders to present their findings/research to other leaders in post-secondary education.

Nominate a Leader

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS This is your opportunity to recognize and celebrate an outstanding individual or team within your organization.

Keynote Speakers

Our goal is to get cutting edge and relevant speakers that will share stories and insights that are relevant to our participants.

Workshops

Included with your registration! We are offering you the choice one of five skill-building workshops, and a choice of one of four team-building workshops.

Session Summaries

COMING SOON! Find the schedule, presenters, room locations, and complete summaries for every concurrent session presented at the Annual Conference. (Available in March 2021)

Awards Gala

COMING SOON! The Academy recognizes excellence at all levels, Join us on April 26th as we honor these outstanding leaders who have exemplified leadership.

Become a 2021 Sponsor

Your organizations contributions are vital to making the Conference a success!

Sponsor us!

Become a Member

Lifetime members get discounts to the Conference forever!

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Conference Sponsors

Recognizing our Conference Sponsors. Without their contributions we would not be able to bring you the high level speakers, and continue keeping our registration costs at a participant friendly rate.

Special thanks to the Maricopa Community Colleges and to Mesa Community College for all of their amazing support!!