Agenda
Scroll down for the agenda overview and click the button to access our online interactive session guide.
We also invite you to explore our plenary sessions, featured sessions, and pre-conference offerings.
THE EVENT APP IS NOW LIVE! Registrants have been sent information on how to log in, create a personal schedule, & more! If you have not received an email, check spam, then email conferences@ilaglobalnetwork.org. The event APP is always the most up-to-date source of information.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
15:00-17:00
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Attending a precon Wednesday morning? Stop by and pick up your badge Tuesday afternoon so you’re ready to go!
Congress Hall Foyer
Wednesday 15 October 2025
TIME
WHAT
WHERE
06:30 – 09:00
Breakfast Available for ILA Block Hotel Guests Only (in hotel restaurant)
07:00 – 07:30
Volunteer Orientation
Amsterdam Room
07:30 – 12:00
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Congress Hall Foyer
13:30 – 17:00
ISCC Poster & Exhibitor Set-Up
Congress Hall Foyer
13:30 – 19:30
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Congress Hall Foyer
15:00 – 16:00
New Member & First Time Attendee Orientation
Congress Hall 1-3
17:30 – 20:00
ILA Awards Ceremony Celebration & Welcome Reception
Join us in celebrating the ILA Awards recipients with a special presentation, followed by a lively welcome reception, an engaging author showcase, and the International Student Case Competition poster competition!
Congress Hall 1-3 & Congress Hall Foyer
Thursday, 16 October 2025
TIME
WHAT
WHERE
06:30 – 09:00
Breakfast Available for ILA Block Hotel Guests Only (in hotel restaurant)
07:00 – 07:45
Community Meet Ups
Various
07:30-8:30
Morning Meditation Walk
Ground yourselves with an intention through a brief meditation practice, then walk in silence along the Vltava river, taking moments to connect with ourselves and Mother Nature.
7:30 AM – Meet in the Amsterdam room for a 15-minute seated meditation; 7:45 AM – Depart on walk; 8:30 AM – End.
Amsterdam
07:30 – 12:00
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Poster Set-Up (Session A & ESRC)
Congress Hall Foyer
08:00 – 17:00
Quiet Reflection Room
A calm, silent sanctuary within the conference venue. Take a break from the bustle, sit in silent stillness, and give yourself space to reflect and renew your energy.
Amsterdam
08:00 – 09:00
Concurrent Session Block #1
Various
9:15 – 10:15
Concurrent Session Block #2
Various
10:30 – 11:45
Plenary Session: The Czech Leadership Paradigm: Havel’s Vision and Kafka’s Truth for Today’s Global Transformation
Congress Hall 1-3
12:00 – 13:15
Women and Leadership Luncheon – Ticketed Event. Tickets are now closed.
Liben 3
12:00 – 13:15
Networking Lunch Break (On Your Own)
13:15 – 17:00
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Congress Hall Foyer
13:30 – 14:30
Concurrent Session Block #3
Various
14:45 – 15:45
Concurrent Session Block #4
Various
16:00 – 17:00
Concurrent Session Block #5
Various
16:00 – 17:00
Poster Session A & Cafecito Roundtables
Congress Hall Foyer (Posters) & Congress Hall 2 (Cafecitos)
16:00 – 18:00
Emerging Scholars Research Consortium (ESRC) & Leadership Research Mentoring Workshop (LRMW) (Invitation Only)
Congress Hall Foyer (ESRC) & Congress Hall 1 (LRMW)
Friday, 17 October 2025
TIME
WHAT
WHERE
06:30 – 09:00
Breakfast Available for ILA Block Hotel Guests Only (in hotel restaurant)
07:00 – 07:45
Community Meet Ups
Various
07:30 – 18:15
Quiet Reflection Room
A calm, silent sanctuary within the conference venue. Take a break from the bustle, sit in silent stillness, and give yourself space to reflect and renew your energy.
Amsterdam
07:30 – 12:00
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Poster Set-Up (Session B)
Congress Hall Foyer
08:00 – 09:00
Concurrent Session Block #6
Various
09:15 – 10:15
Concurrent Session Block #7
Various
10:30 – 11:45
Plenary Session: The Frontlines of European Leadership: Navigating Global Challenges in an Era of Transformation
Congress Hall 1-3
12:00 – 13:15
Networking Lunch Break (On Your Own)
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
13:15 – 18:15
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Congress Hall Foyer
13:30 – 14:30
Concurrent Session Block #8
Various
14:45 – 15:45
Concurrent Session Block #9
Various
16:00 – 17:00
Concurrent Session Block #10
Various
17:15 – 18:15
Concurrent Session Block #11
Various
17:15 – 18:15
Poster Session B & Cafecito Roundtables
Congress Hall Foyer (Posters) & Congress Hall 2 (Cafecitos)
18:30 – 19:30
International Student Case Competition Finalist Presentations for each division
Various
18:30 – 20:30
Leadership Education Academy 10-Year Anniversary Reception & Reunion (Invitation Only)
Attendees and facilitators of ILA’s Leadership Education Academy over the past ten years are invited to come and celebrate this milestone. Note: This is an invitation only event. All past attendees and facilitators of LEA should have received an invite and were asked to RSVP. If you are a past LEA attendee or facilitator, and you did not receive an invite, please reach out to Nathan Eva at nathan.eva@monash.edu.
Liben 3
19:00
Public Leadership Member Community Dinner – Ticketed Event $45 USD
Join ILA’s Public Leadership Member Community for dinner at La Republica Restaurant. Meet in the Hilton Prague lobby at 6:15 PM for our 7:00 PM reservation. Diners will select from a curated fixed menu. Add this ticketed item when you register for the conference or, if you’re already registered, add a ticket to the event here.
Note: If you are purchasing a dinner ticket, please indicate on the form any food allergies or culturally based requests (e.g. Kosher, Halal, etc.). We will pass these along to the restaurant, however we cannot guarantee that the restaurant can accommodate your allergies or any other food related requests nor can we guarantee that they can avoid cross-contamination of allergens in their food. Purchasing and eating at the restaurant is at your own risk.
La Republica Restaurant, located in the center of Prague, next to the Republic Square.
Saturday, 18 October 2025
TIME
WHAT
WHERE
06:30 – 09:00
Breakfast Available for ILA Block Hotel Guests Only (in hotel restaurant)
07:30 – 08:30
Morning Meditation Walk
Ground yourselves with an intention through a brief meditation practice, then walk in silence along the Vltava river, taking moments to connect with ourselves and Mother Nature.
7:30 AM – Meet in the Amsterdam room for a 15-minute seated meditation; 7:45 AM – Depart on walk; 8:30 AM – End.
Amsterdam
08:00 – 12:00
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter
Congress Hall Foyer
08:00 – 12:00
Quiet Reflection Room
A calm, silent sanctuary within the conference venue. Take a break from the bustle, sit in silent stillness, and give yourself space to reflect and renew your energy.
Amsterdam
08:30 – 09:30
Concurrent Session Block #12
Various
09:45 – 10:45
Concurrent Session Block #13
Various
11:00 – 12:00
Concurrent Session Block #14
Various
12:15 – 13:45
Plenary Session: Human Wisdom in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the New Leadership Frontier
Congress Hall 1-3
Three Easy Ways to Access the Complete Program
ILA offers three ways to access the complete conference program. So, whether you prefer PDF schedules, mobile apps, or online event portals, we have you covered!
Please note: The Mobile App and Attendee Hub Website will always have the most up-to-date information in them. In addition to containing the most recent information, you’ll be able to access session descriptions and presenter details, receive helpful notifications about the conference, network with other participants, and access sponsor information in the virtual exhibit hall.
The pdf program book, while static, provides an easily accessible overview of the entire agenda and what’s offered in each session block. The pdf is also where you’ll find clickable information from our sponsors, including special pull-out sections on leadership publications and coaches & consultants.
Experience the best of both worlds! Download the pdf, but also login to the conference through either the APP and/or the online event portal.
#1 Mobile App
Step 1. Download the Mobile Conference App. Go to the App store on your mobile device and download the CVENT mobile app. Note: If you have the app from last year, you may need to reinstall or you may be able to skip to step 2.
Step 2. Open the app and search for the event: “International Leadership Association’s 26th Global Conference.”
Step 3. Download the event.
Step 4. While some app features are public, you’ll need to log in to access the most useful features. Log in with your first name, last name, and the email address you used when you registered for the conference.
Step 5. Verify your account. You’ll receive an email containing a verification code. Please check your spam folder if you don’t receive it in 1-2 minutes.
#2 Attendee Hub Website
Step 1. Go to the CVENT ILA 26th Global Conference Attendee Hub Website.
Step 2. Enter your Info. You’ll be prompted to enter your first name, last name, and email address. Be sure to use the email you used to register for the conference. Then click Next.
Step 3. Verify your account. You’ll either receive an email and text message containing a verification code, or just an email. Read it, then return to your browser, enter the code, and click Log in.
NOTE: Verification codes can only be used once and expire after 24 hours. If you’re logging in on multiple devices, you’ll receive a new verification code for each.
#3 Program Book PDF
Interested in quickly seeing an overview of the entire agenda and what’s offered in each session block? The program book pdf is the place for you! The pdf is also where you’ll find clickable information from our sponsors, including special pull-out sections on leadership publications and coaches & consultants.
PS. ILA does NOT print program books. If you prefer a printed booklet, we encourage you to download the PDF and print the parts you would like to carry at the conference.