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2027 Leadership Sarasota 

Educational Conference

The Leadership Ripple: Develop Yourself. Inspire Others. Strengthen Communities.

Thursday, February 18, 2027 | 8:00–11:30 AM EST

Location: Carlisle Inn & Conference Center | Sarasota, Florida

Great Leadership Starts With You. Its Impact Goes Further.

Leadership is more than a title. It starts with how you lead yourself, extends to how you inspire and empower your team, and ultimately shapes the impact you make in your community.

Join the Leadership Sarasota for the 2027 Leadership Sarasota Educational Conference, centered on this year’s theme, The Leadership Ripple: Develop Yourself. Inspire Others. Strengthen Communities.

Through engaging keynote presentations and expert-led discussions, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and actionable tools to strengthen your leadership at every level.

Leadership Starts Within and then it Ripples!

Great leadership begins with self-awareness, grows through meaningful connections with others, and creates lasting change throughout our organizations and communities. This year’s conference will explore three essential dimensions of leadership:

Lead Yourself: Develop the self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and judgment needed to lead with intention and confidence.

Lead Your Team: Build trust, communicate effectively, and inspire others to work toward a shared vision.

Lead Your Community: Use your leadership to create meaningful connections, strengthen organizations, and make a lasting difference in the community around you.

Every Leader Creates a Ripple.

The decisions you make, the people you influence, and the actions you take all have an impact beyond yourself. When you invest in becoming a stronger leader, you create a ripple effect that reaches your team, your organization, and your community.

Whether you’re an emerging professional, an experienced leader, or someone looking to expand your impact, this conference will challenge you to think differently about leadership and discover how small, intentional actions can lead to meaningful change.

Featured speakers and session details will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to align their brand with leadership development and professional excellence. Sponsors gain valuable exposure to regional business leaders while supporting one of the Chamber’s most impactful professional development events.

Additional sponsorship details available upon request. Reach out to Pete Bartosik (pbartosik@sarasotachamber.com) for questions.

Cancellations require 48 hours' advance notice of event