2025 New Memphis Leadership Summit
Join New Memphis at the premiere leadership conference for professionals and leaders in the Mid-South!
August 12, 2025 | 8:00am-3:00pm
University of Memphis – University Center
499 University St, Memphis, TN 38152
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Are you a professional looking 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 is designed with your growth in mind, and breakout session tracks are customized to 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, Pinnacle Bank, Vaco, Kroger, AAON, Barr Brands, and Malasari Engineering.
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.
Keynote Speaker
Eboné F. Bell | Level Up Leadership
Regardless of who we are or where we come from, each one of us possesses the potential to be a leader. Yes, you! From starting as a young leader to spearheading her own business, Eboné Bell has directly witnessed that leadership doesn’t always demand the traditionally taught skills and qualifications. Her firsthand experience highlights the truth that every one of us holds the potential to be intentional leaders. Through conversation and real-world examples, Eboné will share the key traits of intentional leadership, while focusing on important aspects such as uncovering and overcoming fear and recognizing the value of belonging and authenticity in leadership.
This program is designed to empower participants to enhance their knowledge and skills needed to embrace intentional leadership and positively impact their community. But most importantly, it serves as a reminder that intentional leadership extends beyond individual efforts and encompasses the collective leadership of all. It acknowledges that while leadership begins from within, it is not solely about “me” but rather about the leadership of “we.” Because when WE level up, we all feel empowered.
Breakout Sessions
- AI or Die: Leading in the Age of Generative Intelligence | Audrey Willis
- Building Bridges: Strengthening Community in Your Team, Neighborhood, and City | Caroline Norris
- Building Culture Within a Culture: Methods to Enhance Collaboration, Cohesion, and Commitment | Tiffani Morrow Smith
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Fast Forward: Change That Works and Sticks | Brad Federman
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From Invisible to Influential: Leveraging PR to Build Your Personal Brand and Leadership Presence | Shannon Briggs
- Performance Management: Balancing Courage with Compassion | Carrie Perry
- The Hallucination of Communication: How to Create Clarity | Brian Poindexter
- The Well-Defined Leader: A Roadmap | Kurt André
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You, Me, and We: The Power of Self-Awareness in High-Performing Teams | Reggie Davis
Ticketing Information:
Early Bird Ticket Pricing (Available May 19 – June 30, 2025):
- Early Bird Individual Ticket: $160 each
- Early Bird Bulk Tickets (5+ tickets): $150 each
- Early Bird Tickets for a Table of 10: $1,400
General Admission Ticket Pricing (Available July 1 – July 31, 2025):
- General Admission Individual Ticket: $170 each
- General Admission Bulk Tickets (5+ tickets): $160 each
- General Admission Tickets for a Table of 10:$1,500
Late Registration (Available August 1 – August 8, 2025):
- Late Registration Individual Ticket: $180 each
- Late Registration Bulk Tickets (5+ tickets): $170 each
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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 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.
