Leading Human Systems: A Signature Leadership Experience at Niagara Falls
Cultural Immersion
Date: Tuesday 27 October
Time: 7:15 a.m. – ~5:30 p.m.
Cost: $225 USD
Note: This event is capped at 30 participants. If the Event does not meet the minimum # of participants (25) it will be cancelled by 30 September and registrants will be fully refunded.
Note 2: Travel companions and family are welcome to register!
Location: Departs from and returns to The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
This event is sponsored by ILA’s Healthcare Leadership and Leadership Education Member Communities
Begin Your ILA Experience Early!
Some of the most memorable conference experiences begin before the opening session.
Join fellow leadership educators, healthcare leaders, scholars, practitioners, graduate students, and guests for Leading Human Systems, a private, all-inclusive pre-conference experience designed to foster meaningful relationships, thoughtful dialogue, and shared discovery while exploring one of North America’s most iconic natural landmarks.
More than a Niagara Falls excursion, this experience invites participants to begin the ILA Global Conference already connected to a vibrant community of colleagues from across sectors, disciplines, and countries.
Together, we will experience Niagara Falls not only as a destination, but as a living metaphor for leadership, resilience, complexity, adaptation, and transformation.
Why Participate?
The challenges facing today’s leaders transcend sectors.
Whether you serve in higher education, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, business, government, or community leadership, we are all navigating questions such as:
- How do we build trust during uncertainty?
- How do we lead people through complexity and change?
- How do we create organizations where people can thrive?
- How do we preserve our humanity while embracing innovation and AI?
Leading Human Systems provides an opportunity to step away from daily responsibilities, engage in meaningful conversations, and begin building relationships that will enrich your entire conference experience.
Your All-Inclusive Experience
Your registration includes:
✔ Private round-trip transportation from The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
✔ Licensed Niagara Parks tour guide
✔ Scenic Niagara photo opportunities
✔ Maple syrup and chocolate tasting
✔ Hornblower Niagara Boat Cruise
✔ Journey Behind the Falls
✔ Fallsview Buffet Lunch overlooking Niagara Falls
✔ Curated networking and leadership conversations
✔ All taxes and gratuities
Leadership in Motion
Throughout the day, participants will have opportunities to engage in informal conversations exploring topics such as:
- Trust and psychological safety
- Leading through complexity
- AI and the future of leadership
- Workforce well-being
Human-centered leadership - Cross-sector innovation
Rather than formal presentations, these conversations are designed to encourage authentic dialogue, shared learning, and lasting professional connections.
Facilitators
Sun-Jung Choi, PMHNP-BC, RN, Chair Elect, ILA Healthcare Leadership Member Community; PhD Student in Organizational Leadership, Eastern University, College of Business and Leadership
Felicia D. Williams, Chair-Elect, ILA Leadership Education Member Community; Director, Student Engagement, Florida State University