Date
April 1, 2027Thursday
Time
8:00 am to 4:00 pmRegistration opens at 8:00
Venue
Connecticut Convention CenterHartford, CT
Exclusive early bird
Nov 1 to Nov 29Members only, $350

The 2027 EANE Leadership Summit is about the people behind the work and the leaders they count on.

This April, leaders from across New England meet in Hartford to work on the human side of leadership with peers who face the same challenges. The Leadership Summit will include keynote speakers, workshops, and paths for every experience level.

2keynote
speakers
7workshops
to choose from
2workshop
sessions
A keynote speaker on stage addressing a full ballroom at the 2026 Summit An attendee asks a question during a workshop session Attendees laughing together at a lunch table

Agenda for April 9

  1. 8:00–8:45 am

    Registration

  2. 8:45–9:00 am

    Welcome address

    Allison Ebner, EANE

  3. 9:00–10:00 am
    Opening keynote

    Radical Candor: Creating a Culture of Feedback

    Stephanie Sage

  4. 10:00–10:15 am

    Break

  5. 10:15–11:30 am
  6. 11:30 am–12:45 pm

    Lunch and networking

  7. 12:45–2:00 pm
    Lunch keynote

    Unlock the Power of Your People: The “Core Four” Stages of Adult Development Theory

    Arel Moodie

  8. 2:00–2:15 pm

    Announcements and break

  9. 2:15–3:30 pm

Keynote speaker

Eric M. Bailey

Opening keynote

Eric M. BaileyThe Leading Expert on Human Relationships and Communication

Eric M. Bailey is the bestselling author of The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior and president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group. He created the Principles of Human Understanding™, a leadership and communication method grounded in brain science and psychology.

Eric blends fact and emotion in a way that reaches the analytical thinkers, the emotional feelers and everyone in between, and he makes complex ideas practical and easy to remember. He has worked with Google, the US Air Force, Los Angeles County and the Phoenix Police Department, and has been featured on CNN and in The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.

Workshops

Pick one workshop in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each one runs 75 minutes.

10:15 am Session 12:15 pm Session 2
A workshop presenter talks with attendees in a breakout room
John Gannon

John GannonEmployment attorney, Skoler Abbott

It’s Cool to Be Compliant in 2026

Straight-talk guidance on the employment law decisions leaders face every day, from hiring and documentation to accommodations and terminations. Learn what to do, what to avoid and how to lead confidently without creating legal exposure.

10:15 am2:15 pm
Sandi Mauro

Sandi MauroEANE

Mission Possible: Elevating Engagement

Learn proven strategies to boost motivation, strengthen morale and create a culture where people feel energized and connected to their work. Walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately.

10:15 am2:15 pm
Kim Meninger

Kim MeningerExecutive Career Success

Master the Moment: From Instinctive Reaction to Intentional Leadership

In times of pressure and change, even strong leaders can default to reactive patterns. Learn the LEADS framework and gain practical tools to respond with clarity, steadiness and purpose when it matters most.

10:15 am2:15 pm
Kris Sortwell

Kris SortwellManagement Development International

Turn Your Leaders into Learners

Practical strategies that turn leadership training into real, measurable outcomes. This interactive session focuses on building alignment, accountability and continuous growth across your team.

10:15 am2:15 pm
Adriana Vaccaro

Adriana VaccaroCulture Redesigned

The Impact Accelerator

An immersive, human-centered session that helps middle managers grow into confident role models. Learn practical strategies to drive performance while building trust, alignment and engagement across your team.

10:15 am2:15 pm
Shannon Mumblo

Shannon MumbloShannon Mumblo Consulting

Leading from the Balcony, Not the Dance Floor

Step away from constant firefighting and reclaim your role as a strategic leader. Leave with a personalized Strategic Capacity Map and a practical plan to cut operational noise and focus on what matters.

10:15 am2:15 pm
Kim Dunn

Kim DunnEANE

First Round Pick: Your Leadership Draft Pick Strategy

Take a proactive, structured approach to succession planning. Like a front office scouting its next starter, learn to identify emerging talent, prepare future leaders and build a strong, sustainable leadership pipeline.

10:15 am2:15 pm

Bring your team

Leadership development is stronger when it’s shared. The Summit brings teams together to build shared language, aligned thinking and leadership momentum that carries back to the workplace. From emerging leaders to experienced managers, every attendee gains practical tools and fresh perspective, and when teams attend together, those insights turn into action faster.

10%Group discountWhen you register 5 or more attendees
Reserved seatingSo your team can learn and reflect together
Reserve team seats

Shaynah Jerman sets up team registrations and the group discount.
[email protected]

A table of attendees seated together, with a reserved-seating card on the table

Registration

Pricing and hotel

Per personMemberFuture member
Exclusive early bird SaveNov 1 to Nov 29, members only$350Members only
Early birdNov 30 to Feb 14$425$450
StandardFeb 15 to Mar 31$450$495

Members: log in at checkout to claim your member price.

Teams of 5 or more save 10%. Contact Shaynah to get the discount.

Not a member? Join EANE to get registration discounts and the rest of the member benefits.

Speak at the 2027 Summit

EANE is looking for speakers for the 2027 Leadership Summit. Our ideal speaker leaves attendees feeling empowered, with real, practical takeaways, and keeps the room engaged throughout the session.

Submit by Friday, December 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Topics we'd like to offer include

  • Culture building
  • Conflict management and resolution
  • Change management
  • Case studies
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Teamwork
  • Human connection in the age of AI

Other topics are welcome too.

Don’t miss your seat at the table.

Last year’s Summit sold out, and we expect even greater demand this year. Members get exclusive early bird pricing from November 1 to 29.

QuestionsShaynah Jerman · [email protected]

Call EANE877.662.6444