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Simmons Leadership Conference 2026 ran on Mar 17, 2026 at Westin Copley Place in Boston, United States. It is a Leadership conference. ConferenceGrid lists 22 speakers, 21 sponsors and 15 sessions. The next edition, Simmons Leadership Conference 2027, is Mar 23, 2027 in Boston.

Lineup updated Jun 16, 2026 · dates verified Jun 10, 2026

The Simmons Leadership Conference (SLC47) returns on March 17, 2026, in Boston, MA and online with the theme 'The Connected Leader.' This one-day leadership event is designed to explore authentic relationships, dynamic networks, and smart collaboration to foster belonging, trust, and impact. Featuring world-class speakers, keynotes, and panel discussions, SL…

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22Speakers
21Sponsors
15Sessions
35Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at Simmons, in alphabetical order.

Amina Bulman
Chief Revenue Officer · Boston Legacy FC
Andrés Tapia
Bold Transformation Strategist
Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten
President, Simmons University
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer · The Reinvention Academy
Greg Morley
Senior Business and Human Resources Leader
Helen G. Drinan
President Emerita at Simmons University
Hoda Kotb
New York Times Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Journalist, Founder & CEO Of Joy 101 and former co-anchor of TODAY · Joy 101
Joyce Kulhawik
Emmy-award winning Broadcast Journalist, CBS NEWS, GBH News 'The Culture Show', President Boston Theater Critics Association · CBS NEWS, GBH News
Juliet Funt
Founder and CEO · JFG
Justine Pouravelis
Professor of Practice & Former Director of Original Content · Simmons University & NESN
Kerry Seitz
Vice President, Women’s Leadership · Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Kimberly B. Davis
Sr. Exec VP, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs · National Hockey League and President of the NHL Foundation
Kip Hollister
Founder & CEO; Mental Fitness Executive Coach · The Hollister Group
Kristen Palson
COO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership and Executive Producer, Simmons Leadership Conference · Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Leslie C. Smith
66th Inspector General, Vice President of the Association of the United States Army, Visiting Professor · Georgia Southern
Mary Shapiro
Professor of Practice, School of Business · Simmons University
Misty Copeland
Ballerina and Founder · The Misty Copeland Foundation
Rick Sacchetti
Area VP | US Commercial East Sales · Cisco
Samantha Tan
Consultant & Executive Coach
Stuart D. Kliman
Founder & Partner Emeritus, Vantage Partners; Head of Business Development, PrescriberPoint; Chief Strategy Officer, Breez AI · Vantage Partners, PrescriberPoint, Breez AI
Susan MacKenty Brady
CEO · Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Susie Piotrkowski
Vice President, Women’s Sports Programming & espnW · espnW

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

CiscoPlatinum
Blue Cross MALeadership
Boston Business JournalMedia & Non-Profit
Cambridge Savings BankLeadership
CDWLeadership
FortinetLeadership
GBHMedia & Non-Profit
Great Lakes CheeseLeadership
HutchinsonLeadership
Loomis Sayles & CompanyLeadership
Manulife John HancockLeadership
MFSLeadership
NatixisLeadership
Novo NordiskLeadership
Point32HealthLeadership
Sensata TechnologiesLeadership
Sun LifeLeadership
TJXElevate
VertexLeadership
Westfield Capital ManagementLeadership
ZoetisSupporter

Agenda

Selected from 15 sessions.

  • 10:00am ET

    Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award

    The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership is proud to present the 2026 Visionary Leader Award to Kimberly Davis, Senior Executive Vice President of the National Hoc…

    TRACK FEATURE
  • 10:15am ET

    Misty Copeland Strength in Motion: Leading with Discipline, Courage, and Care

    In this powerful keynote, Misty Copeland shares her journey as a groundbreaking artist, athlete, and advocate, and the daily practices that have sustained her through challenge, vi…

    TRACK FEATURE
  • 11:00 am ET

    Networking Break: Connect and Explore!

    Connected Conversations: Facilitated by Samanatha Tan, this optional gathering is designed to help you make meaning of what you’re hearing and seeing throughout the day. Join fello…

  • 1:30 pm ET

    Less Is the New More: How Reductive Leadership Unlocks Clarity, Capacity, and Command

    In this high-impact session, Juliet Funt introduces the Reductive Mindset: a transformative and tactical approach that challenges everything you think you know about leadership eff…

  • 2:00pm ET

    Game Changers: What the Rise of Women’s Sports Teaches Us About Leadership and Business

    In this dynamic mainstage conversation, senior leaders from media, technology, professional sports, and investment come together to explore what the rapid rise of women’s sports re…

    TRACK FEATURE
  • 4:00 pm ET

    Networking Break: Connect and Explore!

    Connected Conversations: Facilitated by Samanatha Tan, this optional gathering is designed to help you make meaning of what you’re hearing and seeing throughout the day. Join fello…

  • 4:30 pm ET

    The Connected Leader: Leading with Joy, Presence, and Purpose

    In this uplifting and deeply resonant session, Hoda Kotb brings her signature warmth, authenticity, and insight to the idea of the Connected Leader. Drawing from a career spent lis…

  • 9:00 am ET

    Welcoming Remarks

    Joyce Kulhawik and Kristen Palson open SLC47 by setting the tone for a day grounded in connection, courage, and possibility. Together, they invite participants to be fully present,…

  • 9:15 am ET

    The Reinvention Advantage: Leading Humans in an AI-Driven World

    In this bold and thought-provoking keynote, Nadya Zhexembayeva introduces reinvention as a core leadership advantage in an AI-driven world. Drawing on decades of research and real-…

Quick answers

When is Simmons Leadership Conference 2026?
Simmons Leadership Conference 2026 ran on Mar 17, 2026 at Westin Copley Place in Boston, United States. The next edition, Simmons Leadership Conference 2027, is Mar 23, 2027 in Boston.
Where is Simmons Leadership Conference 2026 held?
Simmons Leadership Conference 2026 was held at Westin Copley Place in Boston, United States.
Who is speaking at Simmons Leadership Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 22 speakers, including Amina Bulman (Chief Revenue Officer, Boston Legacy FC), Andrés Tapia (Bold Transformation Strategist) and Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten (President, Simmons University).
Who sponsors Simmons Leadership Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 21 sponsors, including Cisco, Blue Cross MA, Boston Business Journal, Cambridge Savings Bank and CDW.
Company intelligence

What does it mean when 35 companies show up, and 1 bet on three roles at once?

35 companies. one are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
1All threespeak · spons · exh
20Sponsoringsponsor only
14Speakingspeaker only

In all three roles

Cisco

Speakers by seniority

68% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite836%
  • Founder / Owner15%
  • VP-level523%
  • Director / Head of15%
  • Engineer · IC15%
  • Other roles627%

Of 22 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1CiscoSponsor · Platinum1
2Blue Cross MASponsor · Leadership-
3Boston Business JournalSponsor · Media & Non-Profit-
4Cambridge Savings BankSponsor · Leadership-
5CDWSponsor · Leadership-
6FortinetSponsor · Leadership-
7GBHSponsor · Media & Non-Profit-
8Great Lakes CheeseSponsor · Leadership-
9HutchinsonSponsor · Leadership-
10Loomis Sayles & CompanySponsor · Leadership-
11Manulife John HancockSponsor · Leadership-
12MFSSponsor · Leadership-
13NatixisSponsor · Leadership-
14Novo NordiskSponsor · Leadership-
Sponsors by tier
platinum1
5% of 21
elevate1
5% of 21
leadership16
76% of 21
media & non-profit2
10% of 21
supporter1
5% of 21
At peer events but not here

These companies sponsored two or more peer events recently, but aren't on this program. For an organizer, that's a list of warm prospects.

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