The BLUEPRINT Leadership Summit September 15 —19, 2025
The summit is a virtual meeting of top leadership luminaries spanning diverse realms of the business landscape.
Sign up to benefit from hundreds of years of collective leadership acumen at this week-long special event.
- Hosted by Globally-Renowned Top 50 Leadership Innovator & Award-Winning Fortune 500 CEO, Doug Conant
- Multiple Sessions from World-Class Leaders
- Insights Inspired by the WSJ Bestseller, The Blueprint
- FREE! Space Is Limited, RSVP Today
- 5-Day Event—1 Session Per Day from 12-1:15 PM Eastern
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Fall Summit Starts September 15th, 2025
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Hosted by Doug Conant
Douglas R. Conant is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a NYT & WSJ bestselling author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and was twice-named a Top 100 Most Influential Author in the World.
For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels–first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and then as Chairman of Avon Products.
In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership, a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century.
Agenda
Monday, September 15, 2025
Session 1: The Power of Regret – How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward
Featuring: Dan Pink
- Author of 7 NYT bestselling nonfiction books on business, work, creativity & behavior
- Presenter of one of the most popular TED Talks of all time
- Essays in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Atlantic, & many more
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:
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The science-based, 3-step process for transforming regrets into a positive force
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Research-backed leadership tips based on psychology, neuroscience, economics & biology
Discover
Strategies for using regrets to make smarter decisions and perform better in work & life
Featuring: Dan Pink
- Author of 7 NYT bestselling nonfiction books on business, work, creativity & behavior
- Presenter of one of the most popular TED Talks of all time
- Essays in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Atlantic, & many more
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Session 2: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Trust – A Conversation for Leaders
Featuring: Richard Edelman
- CEO, Edelman
- Creator, the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, cited in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, & many more
- Board Director, the Ad Council, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), The Atlantic Council, the 9/11 Museum, & more
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:
Learn
Directly from the creator of the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, the leading piece of research on trust
Get
Actionable tips for integrating trust insights into your leadership approach
Discover
How trust impacts the way we engage with business, government, media, NGOs, and more
Featuring: Richard Edelman
- CEO, Edelman
- Creator, the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, cited in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, & many more
- Board Director, the Ad Council, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), The Atlantic Council, the 9/11 Museum, & more
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Session 3: Board Leadership – The Role of the Director in Today’s World
Featuring: Sandi Peterson
- Lead Independent Director, Microsoft Board of Directors
- Operating Partner, Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)
- Formerly Group Worldwide Chairman, Johnson & Johnson; Chairman & CEO, Bayer CropScience AG; CEO, Bayer Medical Care, and more
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:
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The ins-and-outs of the responsibilities of a lead director on a board
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Seasoned leadership advice from a renowned global business leader at the forefront of technology, life sciences/healthcare, and consumer industries
Discover
Insider insights on the role of board leadership in the modern marketplace
Featuring: Sandi Peterson
- Lead Independent Director, Microsoft Board of Directors
- Operating Partner, Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)
- Formerly Group Worldwide Chairman, Johnson & Johnson; Chairman & CEO, Bayer CropScience AG; CEO, Bayer Medical Care, and more
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Session 4: Understanding Human Design to Nurture Cultures of Excellence
Featuring: Margaret Rogers
- CEO, Pariveda Solutions
- Featured in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Innovation Enterprise, & more
- Founding Member, Chief, a private network to drive more women into leadership positions
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:
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How human-centered design can help leaders create operational and cultural excellence
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CEO-tested advice for developing talent and encouraging leaders to create positive change
Discover
How purpose-driven cultures are key to creating a lasting impact
Featuring: Margaret Rogers
- CEO, Pariveda Solutions
- Featured in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Innovation Enterprise, & more
- Founding Member, Chief, a private network to drive more women into leadership positions
Friday, September 19, 2025
Session 5: STEP into Your Power as an Executive Assistant – Why Administrative Professionals ARE Leaders
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:
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Directly from administrative professionals at the top of their game in this special roundtable conversation
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A deeper understanding of how Executive Assistants ARE leaders in their organizations and how their influence touches every corner of the business
Discover
A simple 6-step process for finding your leadership voice, strengthening your role as a strategic partner, and advancing your EA career
Who Is This Summit For?
1. Seasoned Executives
Leaders at the Executive and C-suite level will find inspiration here from a panel of peers. Enjoy celebrating the craft of leadership with your contemporaries.
2. New & Aspiring Leaders
Leaders finding their footing in the realm of managing people will discover tried-and-true insights for making a difference. Learn from the best.
3. Entrepreneurs
Running your own business requires skills across disciplines. Find actionable advice for empowering your team and winning in the marketplace by winning in the workplace.
4. Teachers, Coaches, Mentors, & Parents
Whether you’re teaching leadership at a university, trying to get the best from athletes on the field, or working to raise responsible kids, you’ll need leadership skills to be effective.
ConantLeadership’s Commitment to Leaders
ConantLeadership is a community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. We are committed to empowering today’s leaders to serve with greater impact. Our purpose is making meaning, not money. Our Founder, Doug Conant, does not take a salary, and all profits after covering our operating costs are donated to organizations whose leadership is moving the world forward.
As part of our commitment to leaders, we offer free resources like this summit in service to our mission.
FAQ
Still Have Questions?
Will I need to show my face/use my camera?
No. Never fear, you will not have to appear on camera for this event. Feel free to wear your PJs; we’ll be none the wiser! The summit will take place entirely using Zoom’s webinar function which means the only people who show their faces are the presenters and panelists.
Do I need to register for each session individually?
I can't make one of the sessions. Will there be recordings available?
Yes. We will send recordings of each day’s session to all registrants. And recordings will be available for registrants to view after the summit has ended at conantleadership.com/video.
Can I share to my social media? Is there a hashtag for the event?
Do I need to have read The Blueprint book prior to attending the summit?
No. You’ll get lots out of the summit sessions without having read the book, The Blueprint . But of course, the book will provide extra depth and texture to the learnings and can help you hone your leadership craft. You can pick up your copy from any of the major booksellers listed here.
Buy a signed copy of the blueprint
The BLUEPRINT: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights