Connect to
Next Gen Ideas
Zenger Folkman’s Leadership Summit, CONNECT 2019, is the perfect place to connect with the innovators and big ideas pushing leadership development forward. Michael Arena (Amazon Web Services) will be kicking off this year's Summit. Michael is at the forefront of designing agile organizations. He'll share his research and insights on how to help your organization build innovation and agility into its DNA.
2019 Summit Speakers
Brackon Curtis
It’s the Manager: It’s Really That Simple
Senior Director of People Success, LendingClub
Carl Sokia
#HumanExperience: Thinking Differently About the Future of Work
CEO & Founder, Experience Management Solutions
Genevieve Dukette
Unleashing the Power of 360 Feedback
Sr. Program Manager, Nuclear Safety Organization
Content that Connects You to New Ideas
Sessions
Immerse yourself in leader-focused sessions presented by professionals to help you create the next generation of development experiences using new research and findings.
Networking
Engage in exciting conversations around critical topics with fellow talent professionals. Meet new people, consider radical ideas, and encourage each other to reach for new possibilities.
Hands-on Experiences
Receive in-depth information on how to engage new audiences, implement future-proof ideas, and design the future of leadership development directly from development experts.
Connect 2019 Event Schedule
November 4 – 6, 2019
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome Wine and Cheese Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reception Hall | |
| 2 | The Extraordinary Leader™ Workshop | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Redford Conference Center A | |
| 3 | Elevating Feedback™ Workshop | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Redford Conference Center B |
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast & Networking | 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | Redford Center Foyer | |
| 2 | Welcome | 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Redford Center | |
| 3 | Keynote: Michael Arena Kick-off | Michael Arena | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| 4 | Networking break | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Redford Center Foyer | |
| 5 | CONNECT Speakers | Mindy Morrow , Brackon Curtis , Pablo Riera , Cynthia Knapek | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Redford Center |
| 6 | Lunch & Networking | 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Rehearsal Hall | |
| 7 | CONNECT Speakers | Susan Madsen , Clark Perry , Laura Sukorokoff , Ryan Cornwell | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Redford Center |
| 8 | Networking break | 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Redford Center Foyer | |
| 9 | Breakouts | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Redford Center, Screening Room, Rehearsal Hall | |
| 10 | Breakouts | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Redford Center, Screening Room, Rehearsal Hall | |
| 11 | Drinks & Networking | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Rehearsal Hall | |
| 12 | Summit Dinner Party | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Rehearsal Hall |
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast & Networking | 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | Redford Foyer | |
| 2 | Welcome | 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Redford Center | |
| 3 | Keynote: Jack Zenger | Jack Zenger | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| 4 | Networking break | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Redford Center Foyer | |
| 5 | CONNECT Speakers | Evelyn Swanson , Kevin Wyatt , Regina Lawless , Ryan McGowan | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Redford Center |
| 6 | Lunch & Networking | 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Rehearsal Hall | |
| 7 | CONNECT Speakers | Carl Sokia , Genevieve Dukette , Glenn Price , Nav Arora | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Redford Center |
| 8 | Networking & ZF Micro-sessions | 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM | ||
| 9 | Keynote: Joe Folkman | Joe Folkman | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Redford Center |
| 10 | Drinks & Networking | 5:00 PM | Redford Center | |
| 11 | Concluding Summit Dinner Party | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Rehearsal Hall |
Sundance Mountain Resort
CONNECT 2019 will be held at Sundance Mountain Resort located at the base of the majestic Wasatch Mountains. Come enjoy the beauty of nature surrounded by stunning vistas that inspire the human spirit.
Fall is one of the best times to visit Sundance Mountain Resort. You'll enjoy the fresh air and the rejuvenating spirit of the mountains—the perfect place to disconnect to connect.
