The Annual Conference

Leadership
that Lasts.

2027 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Big ideas. Meaningful connections. Lasting impact.
One powerful morning to move your leadership forward.

2027

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, March 5, 2027

A morning with lasting possibilities

MAKE THE TIME

8:30 AM–12:00 PM

Inspiration for what comes next

MEET US HERE

IChurch · Hickory, NC

1740 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602

INSPIRATION THAT GOES BEYOND THE ROOM

Show up inspired.
Leave ready to lead.

The Annual Leadership Conference creates momentum for leadership in the Catawba Valley.

Join leaders from business, education, government, nonprofits, and faith organizations for a half-day experience designed to inform, inspire, and strengthen our community.

Explore what it means to lead with purpose, invest in people, and build an impact that stands the test of time.

This year's speaker lineup is one you do not want to miss!

Speaker announcements coming soon. Get ready for a memorable morning.

YOUR NEXT GREAT LEADERSHIP MOMENT STARTS HERE

Be in the room.
Be part of the impact.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Make plans to join us.

Invest in your leadership and connect with people who care about the future of our community. Mark your calendar and get ready to reserve your spot.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Help lasting leadership grow.

Put your organization behind a morning of inspiration, connection, and community impact. Explore sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 Annual Leadership Conference.

SEE YOU IN HICKORY

A shared purpose.
A stronger community.

Make plans to join the Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation on March 5, 2027, for a morning of leadership, networking, and inspiration.

IChurch

1740 Tate Blvd SE
Hickory, NC 28602

Friday, March 5, 2027
8:30 AM–12:00 PM

The morning is just the beginning.
The impact lasts.

Check out the 2026 Conference!

In 2026 we hosted an outstanding leadership conference where 600 leaders from the Catawba Valley gathered to gain wisdom on the topic of “All-In, The Legacy Starts Here”. We had the honor and privilege to have four phenomenal speakers from our community Bruce Schronce, Executive Partner and CEO of StrongLead and Founder of Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation; Lindsay Keisler, President/CEO of The Chamber of Catawba County; Carlos Rodriguez, Senior Pastor of IChurch and Chase Keller, President of Granite Insurance. The Foundation also awarded Keith Nichols, Vice President of Manufacturing at Century Furniture, The Leadership Impact Award!

Watch clips from the 2026 Catawba Valley Leadership Conference below –