2026 Conference
Leadership Reimagined: Building Resilient Organizations
April 23, 2026
Buffalo Niagara Marriott, Amherst NY
Join us for a premier gathering of forward-thinking leaders from around the world, dedicated to exploring the future of leadership and the strategic imperative of organizational resilience.
In a world of uncertainty, conventional risk management is not enough. This conference focuses on proactive strategies for adaptability, innovation and sustainable success. Participants will gain actionable insights into cultivating a culture where individuals, teams and the entire organization can not only withstand adversity but thrive in it.
The event will have sessions in three distinct tracks focusing on:
- Strategic Leadership and Organizational Resilience – Gain practical tools necessary to navigate uncertainty and drive transformation within your organization’s culture.
- Sustainable and Inclusive Solutions – Apply leadership frameworks and practices to prioritize equity, sustainability and global impact.
- Innovation and Technology: Scaling Agile Practices – Leverage emerging technologies to foster innovation while maintaining human-centered values.
Hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Leadership and Global Impact, in collaboration with the Civil Society Unit in the United Nations Department of Global Communications.
Keynote Speakers
La Neice Collins - Chief of Staff and Spokesperson, United Nations Secretary General
Don Sandel - Founder, Speaker, Facilitator, GoPositiv
$199 – Standard rate
$158 – Non–School of Management UB faculty, staff and students
$99 – Nonprofit rate
Free for School of Management faculty, staff., and students
A discounted rate has been arranged for guests at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott Hotel for $126 a night for those who book before March 25. A link to book rooms will be available by the end of December.
For more information, contact our facilitators at mgt-leaderconf@buffalo.edu.