Day 1: Sessions 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
Evening Reception 6:30–8:30 pm
Day 2: Sessions 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Notice: Cancellations for paid tickets to Leadership Conference within 60 days of the event will be subject to a $250 cancellation fee. Registration is not transferable.
Notice: Cancellations for paid tickets to Leadership Conference within 60 days of the event will be subject to a $250 cancellation fee. Registration is not transferable.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. | Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and conclude around 5 p.m. each day.
Buffini & Company Founder & Chairman | NYT Bestselling Author | Global Voice on Business & Success
Brian Buffini is a force of nature in the world of business, leadership and personal growth. As the founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, the largest business coaching company in North America, he turned a simple belief into a global movement: that people can do better, be better, and live better. Millions who have tried, have.
A captivating storyteller and one of the most sought-after speakers in the world, Brian has inspired audiences across industries with his unmatched blend of wit, wisdom and real-world strategy. Through his stage and his mic, he’s interviewed everyone from astronauts to Oscar winners, bringing powerful life lessons to audiences worldwide.
A New York Times bestselling author and inductee into the Real Estate Hall of Fame, Brian’s impact stretches far beyond real estate. He’s a champion of the entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless advocate for helping people build lives of meaning, freedom and abundance.
Brian doesn’t just teach success: he lives it. And he’s on a mission to help others do the same.
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Brian emigrated to San Diego in 1986, where he became the classic American rags-to-riches story. After becoming one of the nation’s top performing REALTORS®, he founded Buffini & Company — an organization that provides a unique and highly-effective lead generation system. In addition, Brian’s podcast, The Brian Buffini Show, has more than 12 million listeners in 178 countries. In 2017, he became a New York Times, Amazon and Wall Street Journal best-selling author with his latest book, “The Emigrant Edge.”
Founder & CEO of Juliet Funt Group | Keynote Speaker & Leadership Advisor
Juliet Funt is a sought-after keynote speaker and trusted advisor to the Fortune 500. As Founder and CEO of Juliet Funt Group, she helps organizations unlock their highest potential by freeing talent from the weight of busywork. Her warm, compelling presence and practical insight have earned top ratings on the world’s most prominent stages, with her work featured in Forbes and Fast Company.
Founder & CEO, Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute
Valorie Burton is the founder and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, a bestselling author, and a globally recognized expert in applied positive psychology who helps individuals and organizations build resilience and happiness through research-based strategies. She has worked with organizations including Google, Apple, NASA, Bank of America, and the U.S. military, is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), and has trained coaches worldwide through The CaPP Institute.
Author and Entrepreneurial Advocate
Mike Michalowicz is a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business transformation expert who founded and sold multi-million-dollar companies and is best known for helping struggling businesses become profitable and sustainable. He is the creator of the Profit First system, founder of The Prosper Group, host of The 4 Minute Money Makeover, a former Wall Street Journal columnist and MSNBC business expert, and the author of multiple influential business books.
Bestselling Author | Hospitality Visionary | Master of Transformational Leadership
Will Guidara is a master of creating extraordinary experiences, both at the table and in the workplace. As the bestselling author of “Unreasonable Hospitality”, he brings powerful insights on leadership, service and culture that have transformed the way people think about going above and beyond.
As the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, Will led the restaurant to global acclaim, earning three Michelin stars, four stars from The New York Times, and the coveted title of #1 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. His passion for human connection and obsession with excellence fueled a revolution in hospitality that transcends industries.
Today, Will is the driving force behind the Welcome Conference, a sold-out annual gathering of trailblazers who believe in the power of service, creativity, and community. A graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, he has co-authored four cookbooks, earned a spot on Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40, and was honored with the WSJ Magazine Innovator Award.
Will’s message is clear: when you lead with generosity and purpose, anything is possible.
Customer Experience Expert | Purpose-Driven Leader | Entrepreneur & Author
Elizabeth Dixon is a powerhouse speaker and entrepreneur who transforms audiences with her sharp insights, vibrant energy and unwavering focus on purpose-driven leadership. Whether she’s unpacking the art of exceptional customer experience or helping leaders discover what truly drives them, Elizabeth makes the complex feel achievable, and the ordinary feel extraordinary.
With two decades of leadership at the Chick-fil-A Support Center, she helped shape one of the most admired brands in America. Now, as CEO of Trilith Foundation and founder of the luxury brand Slumber Sleepwear, she continues to redefine what’s possible in business and life.
She’s the author of “The Power of Customer Experience” and “The Strength of Purpose.” And she speaks globally on how to create impact with intention by blending strategy, innovation and inspiration into messages that move people to act.
If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, build a brand that truly connects and unlock your purpose, Elizabeth brings the clarity and fire to help you get there.