MLT 20 AGENDA
Thursday, May 14
8-9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Plenary #1 & Kickoff: Employers’ Role in Expanding Prosperity
Discussion of the critical role employers play in creating / expanding economic opportunity; the business advantage that is gained from a diverse workforce & inclusive practices; and what the MLT community can do to ensure employers are levers for expanding opportunity
10:45 - noon
Block #1: Navigating Change, Innovation, & Disruption
Technology is reshaping how work gets done, and who gets ahead. These sessions explore how AI, shifting industries, and economic uncertainty are redefining opportunity across sectors, and how leaders can position themselves to stay competitive, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.
12:15 - 1:15
Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Plenary #2: The Way Forward for America
We’re at a critical inflection point for our country. Many powerful politicians and media personalities have a very narrow view about who should be able to live in this country, participate in our democracy, and pursue economic prosperity. Influential leaders share their views on how we arrived at this point, their visions for the future, and what they think it will take to get there
2:45 - 3:15 PM
Coffee Break
3:30 - 4:45 PM
Block #2: The Next Level: What It Looks Like & How to Get There
Leadership growth doesn’t happen by accident. This block focuses on the relationships, visibility, positioning, and strategic career moves that help professionals step into larger roles, expand their influence, and unlock new opportunities across industries and organizations.
4:45 - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Evening
Dinners & receptions
Friday, May 15
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:05 - 10:15 AM
Plenary #3: Courageous Leadership & Leading Through Change
Executives share leadership lessons on leading with your values during polarized times, when and how to speak out publicly on social issues, and how to deal with pushback, dissent, legal, and political challenges; as well as how to lead through times of change and disruption, as we’re seeing today with AI, economic, and geo-political change
10:30 - 11:45 AM
Block #3: Impact, Legacy, & Expanding Opportunity
Leadership today extends beyond individual success. These sessions explore how professionals can shape institutions, expand access to opportunity, engage in civic life, and align their careers with broader impact, while continuing to grow their influence and reach.
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Lunch w/ special interest talks
These small-group lunchtime conversations offer a chance to connect with peers around shared industries, identities, and experiences. Designed for honest dialogue and practical insight, they create space for community-building, perspective-sharing, and deeper connection within the MLT network.
3:30 - 4:45 PM
Block #4: Living Your Best Life
Sustaining a meaningful career also means designing a life that supports it. This block explores financial strategy, well-being, family responsibilities, and intentional career choices, helping leaders build success that is both durable and aligned with what matters most.
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Coffee Break
3:30 - 4:45 PM
Plenary #4: Future of Economic Opportunity
How the future of work and economic opportunity will be shaped by innovation, technology (e.g., AI, automation), politics, and other factors; Advice for leaders who want to play a role in shaping the future of economic opportunity
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
8 PM