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Event Location
Escape to one of the premier hotels in Green Bay. Boasting an unbeatable location just across from Austin Straubel International Airport, the award-winning Oneida Casino Hotel is one of the top hotels in Green Bay for travelers of all types. Conveniently situated near Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, and connected to Oneida Casino.
The Oneida Casino Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the airport, making transportation a breeze. With useful amenities and services, fine on-site dining and 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the Oneida Casino Hotel has everything you need for a pleasant and productive stay.
We can’t wait to see you there June 8-10, 2026!
Conference Emcee
Dr. Margaret Gilmore
Deputy VP of Educational Leadership & Transformation Leader
Join us for an unforgettable experience where dynamic keynote speakers, hands-on leadership sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities come together to create a space to learn, grow, and discover new ways to pivot your leadership to the next level. Connect with a community of highly effective innovators and elevate your leadership journey - because a few small pivots can have a major impact.
Let these two days refill your well alongside other leaders. Be inspired by world-class speakers, gain actionable strategies for personal and professional growth, and create a community that will support your transformation.
Don’t miss your chance to grow, be inspired, and become the leader you’re meant to be. Register today to secure your spot!
The energy that surrounds this event is incredible. There are so many leaders to learn from, it can change your life, guide big decisions, and give you direction in your leadership journey.
The conference was well structured and clearly organized... there were many takeaways from our time together.
Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or have 25 employees, leadership lessons are universal. InitiativeOne delivers something genuine, heartfelt, smart, and thought-provoking.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Meet Our Breakout Session Leaders
To Be Announced
John Blanchard, Leadership Development Consultant for the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Intersection of Conflict and Positive Intent
Dr. Phil Ertl, InitiativeOne
How Youth Sports defined Leadership to Me
Chad Fuss, Oneida Nation
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Keep Flying the Plane
Dr. Dean Hess, InitiativeOne
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Integration of AI in Leadership: Yay or Nay?
Gina Marchionda, Fond du Lac School District
Reframing Leadership: You Lost Before You Started
Zach Jensen, Washworld
Connection Is the Real Competitive Advantage
Gina Thorsen, Stormy Kromer
Let’s Thrive!
Regina Woods, InitiativeOne
3rd Annual InitiativeOne
Leadership Conference
LEADERSHIP
REFRAME
It's All In
Your Head
Inky Johnson
Collegiate Athlete, Entrepreneur
and Author
Dr. Alan Roga
CEO and Founder of TruLite Health
Katya Andresen
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Analytics Officer
Matt Joski
Sheriff of Kewaunee County
Dr. Fred Johnson
Author, Keynote Speaker,
Founder of InitiativeOne
Tracy Johnson
CEO and Transformation Leader
at InitiativeOne
Andrea Billups
Executive Director of Editorial for Duke University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Development
Aaron Sadoff
President, Marian University
Scott Snider
President, Exit Planning Institute