Future Focused. Impact Driven
What does it take to build a future-ready workforce where people and organizations can truly thrive?
The experience is intentionally designed as a cohesive leadership journey that integrates insight, application, connection, inspiration, and reflection. Each program element builds on the next—allowing participants to move from understanding workforce realities, to exploring leadership across career stages, to learning from leaders in practice, to connecting with peers and decision-makers, and finally to celebrating excellence grounded in real leadership experience.
All times listed are in PT, and all events take place in San Diego, CA at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center.
Thursday, 23 April
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Think Tank Solutions Summit: Data & Dialogue: The Vitality Blueprint for the Future of Work (Additional Registration Required) |
| 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Engagement Event for 2026 HBA Rising Stars and Luminaries (Invite only) |
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM | Capstone Leadership Panel (Open to Think Tank Attendees) |
| 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Celebrating Stars and Luminaries Reception (Invite only) |
Friday, 24 April
| 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Registration |
| 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Coffee and Connections Make connections that last! |
| 11:30 AM | Ballroom Doors Open and Luncheon Served |
| 12:00 - 2:00 PM | HBA GALE Honors |
| 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Sip, Savor, and Celebrate Dessert and cocktail social |