2025 Southeast Leadership Summit

The Southeast Leadership Summit is happening in Sitka on September 14th and 15th, brought to you by Sitka's Emerging Leaders, a workforce development program of the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce.

The Southeast Leadership Summit is two days of connection, professional development, and inspiration for the next generation of leaders. This event brings together early- and mid-career professionals from across Southeast Alaska to grow their networks, sharpen their skills, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of leadership in our region.

Designed for professionals ages 21 - 40, the summit features interactive workshops, keynote speakers, and breakout sessions focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, financial wellness, and other core career-building topics. Attendees will leave with new ideas, expanded connections, and actionable tools to take back to their communities and workplaces. Learn from regional changemakers, connect with like-minded peers, and gain tools to move your career forward.

Childcare

We will be providing childcare so that all can attend all of the Summit's activities. Please indicate below your needs and we will be in touch with you with more detailed information. Sunday childcare will be at a centrally located facility and Monday's will be provided on-site at UAS. Childcare is provided with support from the Early Childhood Coalition. Complete this form to let us know how we can support.

Registration is open to young professionals from across Southeast Alaska.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 5th, 2025
CLICK HERE or click the R EGISTER button to save your spot.

Individual Registration | $200
Open to young professionals from across Southeast Alaska.
• Admission to all keynote sessions, breakout workshops, and networking events
• Continental breakfast and catered lunch on Monday
• Access to Sunday's welcome workshops and lunch

Southeast Conference Attendee Registration | $175
Attending Southeast Conference in Sitka too? Use promo code SEC2025 for $25 off your registration!
• Admission to all keynote sessions, breakout workshops, and networking events
• Continental breakfast and catered lunch on Monday
• Access to Sunday's welcome workshops and lunch

Summit Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available. Email director@sitkachamber.com to secure yours.

Day 1 | Sunday, September 14th

Sheet'ká Aerial Adventure

9:30 am | Transportation departs Harrigan Centennial Hall
10:00 am | Tour begins
Traverse four courses of progressively challenging activities suspended high above the forest floor. Learn, grow, be challenged, and make unforgettable memories with fellow Summit attendees!
(limited space available, RSVP when you register!)

Aerial Adventure Sampler

10:30 am | Transportation departs Harrigan Centennial Hall
11:00 am | Tour begins
Explore the Squirrel and Fox aerial adventure courses in one thrilling hour! Suspended high in Alaska’s forest canopy, navigate fun rope and timber obstacles using our harnesses and a smart belay system. Perfect for beginners, this sampler is a great start to your Alaskan adventure with friendly guides and stunning views.
(limited space available, RSVP when you register!)

Salmon Tales Lunch

12:00 pm | Lunch begins
Join us at the park’s newest attraction, Salmon Tales, for a special Summit lunch. We’ll gather under the shoreside pavilion to hear insights from the adventure park’s leadership team while enjoying a meal of fresh salmon bowls (with an optional reindeer hotdog). Conversation Cups are back, helping us connect and learn more about each other in a fun way.
Thank you, Sheet'ká Treetop Adventures!

Day 2 | Monday, September 15th

8:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM | Welcome & Introductions
• Breakout Sessions, including:
• The Myth of Balance: Designing Career-Life Integration That Works
• Meditation for the Neuro-Spicy Brain
• Finance - Entrepreneurship and You Network
• Heart Aligned Leadership
• Yoga
      ...and more!
• Leadership in Multigenerational Workplaces Panel & Lunch
• Keynotes & Breakout Sessions (cont.), including:
• Understanding Credit & Debt
    • Understanding Your Conflict Resolution Style
• Understanding Your Leadership Style
• Exploring Your Money Mindset
• AI for Small Orgs & Businesses
      ...and more!

5:00 PM | Summit Concludes

A detailed agenda will be released closer to the event date.

Thank you to our lodging partners, Aspen Suites Hotel Sitka and Southeast Resort, for graciously offering discounted rates for Southeast Leadership Summit attendees!

Aspen Suites Hotel
• $169/night + tax
Call (907) 747-3477 and book under the "SOU25" group. Limited rooms available - book before August 23rd!

Southeast Resort
(formerly Westmark Sitka Hotel)
• $139/night + tax for non-suite rooms
• $219/night + tax for suites
Call (907) 747-6241 and let them know you will be attending the Southeast Leadership Summit.

More Information
Email communications@sitkachamber.com or call the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce at (907) 747-8604 with any questions.

About Sitka's Emerging Leaders
In 2023, the Sitka Chamber established a professional development program, Sitka's Emerging Leaders, targeted at Sitka's workforce ages 21-40. The purpose of Sitka's Emerging Leaders is to promote career development and professional networks for young professionals in the Sitka community.