Attendee Benefits

ILA’s Global conference draws more than 1,200 leaders and leadership professionals worldwide, including accomplished business executives, influential public leaders, thought-provoking authors and researchers, experienced educators and students, game-changing coaches, and organizational development professionals.

Please download our employee justification letter here (.docx).  

“More than ever, our network of leadership professionals in the International Leadership Association needs to convene and connect within the safe spaces that we value in order to explore and reflect. We need to genuinely deepen our understanding of our common humanity through mutual dialogue and the exchange of knowledge, and we need to reflect on how changing contexts will impact our leadership work and forward strategy.” —  ILA Board Chair Mike Hardy & ILA President Cynthia Cherrey

Read Hardy and Cherrey’s letter, “Our Leadership Associations Matter Even More!“

Choose From 100s of Sessions

There's a wide array of choices awaiting you with numerous presentations, panels, workshops, posters, and roundtables, spanning across streams.

Expand Your Professional Connections

Connect with like-minded leadership professionals through various networking opportunities, including member community events, receptions, coffee breaks, and more.

Engage with Top Leaders

Be inspired by the top leaders and thinkers in the field as they discuss complex, pressing leadership issues.

“When we come here, we don’t hear ordinary research or ordinary ideas. We hear big ideas. We are presented with ideas that will make a difference in the world.”
“Why the ILA? That’s easy. It’s an opportunity to bridge theory and practice and as a CEO, that’s incredibly important so I get evidence-based models for leader development and organizational change. At the ILA Global Conference, I learn about current research trends and how practitioners are handling today’s challenges.”
“I’ve been a part of ILA for over 20 years and have loved it. Every year, I bring 15-20 graduate students to ILA’s Global Conference as part of a course I teach. The students always walk away with so much! It’s an incredible experience for new leadership scholars and practitioners and I highly recommend the conference to all of my leadership colleagues!”
“I have been coming to ILA’s Global Conference for over 20 years and it remains one of the main sources for renewal, connection, and growth in my field. I continue to meet new people while deepening collaborations and friendships that have remained constant over the years. I come away inspired and hopeful due to the careful curation of cutting-edge and inclusive ideas.”
“Perfect blend of practitioners, scholars, and students working together to further the field of leadership. I’ll be adding the ILA Global Conference to my schedule every year!”
"As a PhD student, the Global Conference was a great learning and networking experience, and a great way to turbo-charge my research and discuss new and contemporary practical leadership applications."
“ILA’s Global Conference is a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas and network with professionals and scholars from around the world who are interested in learning and moving the needle on the field of leadership.”
"As a first-time attendee, I feel utterly welcomed and embraced in this crowd of big-brained people. Turns out ILA attracts big-hearted, big-brained people, which is the best of all worlds. I loved this experience."

Make the Most of Your Global Conference Experience

Before the Conference

Join and Plan Ahead

Enhance your conference experience by becoming an ILA member before or during conference registration.  Join our Member Communities, connect with ILA members, community leaders, and stream leads, and engage in pre-conference discussions right away.

During the Conference

Network Face-to-Face

Experience the full impact of our annual global conference by engaging with community leaders and peers in your chosen streams. Participate in diverse sessions and special events crafted to strengthen your professional relationships and broaden your leadership knowledge.

After the Conference

Continue Your Professional Growth

Keep the conversations going and maintain the connections you’ve made through your ILA membership. Enjoy year-round access to member communities, leadership resources, events, and collaborative projects that enhance your professional journey and contribute to your continuous learning.