ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Building  Ohio's NextÂ
Generation of Latine Leaders
The Adelante Leadership Summit brings together executives, nonprofit leaders, board members, entrepreneur, emerging professionals, and community change makers for two days of learning, collaborations, and leadership development.Â
Hosted by Avanzamos Unidos and AmMore Consulting. The summit creates opportunities to strengthen careers, expand networks, and increase representation across every sector.Â
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
Executive Advancement
ERG Leadership
Talent Development
Inclusive Workplaces
This track explores the intersection of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and corporate strategy as a driver of leadership development, innovation and business impact.
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Key Focus Areas:Â
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- Position ERGs as drivers of business value and innovation.
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- Build internal leadership pipelines and advancing talent.Â
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- Navigating corporate leadership as a Latine professional.
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- Strengthening executive sponsorship and organizational influence.
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- Leveraging data and storytelling to demonstrate impact.Â
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CHOOSE YOUR LEARDERSHIP JOURNEY
CIVIC & BOARD LEADERSHIP
Board Governance
Public Service
Coalition Building
Community Impact
This track is designed to cultivate the next generation of latine civic leaders, nonprofit executives, bard members, and public officials.
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Key Focus Areas:Â
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- Pathway to board service and public leadership.
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- Understanding governance, policy, and decision-making structures.
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- Building community power and civic influence.
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- Coalition building and Cross-sector.
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- Leading within nonprofit and public institutions.Â
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Networking
Personal Branding
Career Growth
Leadership Skills
This track supports emerging and mid-career professionals who are ready to grow, pivot, and lead at the next level.
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Key Focus Areas:Â
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- Career mapping and advancement strategies.
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- Building a strong professional brand and network.
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- Accessing mentorship and sponsorship opportunities.
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- Negotiation, compensation, and leadership positioning.​
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- Navigating career transitions and leadership growth.Â
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WHY ATTEND?Â
LearnÂ
Network
Grow
Lead
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Speaker announcements coming soon.
Opening Reception
Networking Mixer
Keynote Session
Leadership Connections
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
AGENDA PREVIEW
Leadership Tracks
Breakout Sessions
Lunch Keyote
Closing Celebration
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
* Full agenda coming soon.
EARLY BIRD
TICKETS
NOW OPEN!
Ready to Lead?
The Adelante Leadership Summit is more than a conference; it's a movement providing the tools, networks, and inspiration needed to drive lasting change in our communities.
Inspiring Keynotes
Hear from trailblazers at the forefront of civic leadership.
Leadership Tracks
Focused curriculum tailored to different leadership stages.
Meaningful Connections
Build a lasting network of peers and mentors across Ohio.
Practical Strategies
Walk away with actionable plans for immediate impact.
Professionals, nonprofit leaders, board members, ERG leaders, students, and emerging leaders.
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We welcome organizations that want to support the Adelante Leadership Summit 2026 sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels and include valuable benefits such as brand visibility, attendee engagement, and recognition throughout the event.
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To learn more or become a sponsor, please complete our Sponsorship Interest Form, and a member of our team will contact you with available sponsorship packages and next steps.
Breakfast and Lunch included with registration
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Complementary parking is available for all attendees at the event venue.Â
See registration policy.
Yes. Through our Community Access Program, Avanzamos Unidos offers a limited number of financial assistance opportunities to help remove barriers to participation for individuals who are committed to attending the Leadership Summit.
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If the cost of registration would prevent you from participating, we encourage you to apply. Applications are reviewed based on availability and eligibility.