2025 CEO Forum & Reps Meeting

Leading at the Speed of Change

Organizations are facing a critical leadership gap that threatens growth and hinders potential. In these rapidly changing times, future-ready organizations aren't just aware of this gap—they're actively addressing it.

AFIT’s 2025 learning theme, "Leading at the Speed of Change," empowers higher education leaders like you to drive meaningful change and lead with confidence, even in times of uncertainty. This transformative program provides essential insights, strategies, and tools to:

• Define future-ready leadership: Understand the critical competencies needed to navigate complexity and drive progress in today's dynamic environment.
• Identify leadership gaps: Pinpoint opportunities for growth within your teams and organization, creating a clear roadmap for leadership development.
• Foster collaboration and inclusion: Cultivate a culture of belonging and innovation by leveraging the strengths of your entire team.
• Unlock team potential: Empower individuals and teams to surpass expectations and achieve game-changing results. 
• Master change and complexity: Develop the resilience and agility to navigate challenges, from political shifts to technological disruptions.

This isn't just about developing stronger leaders; it's about transforming your organization to thrive in uncertainty and seize the opportunities of tomorrow.

Detailed Agenda:

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Who's Invited:

• AFIT Member CEOs
• AFIT Reps
• 1-2 colleagues from your organization whose role aligns with the learning theme. (Consider inviting your VP of Strategic Initiatives, Chief HR Officer, Talent Development leader, VP of Student Affairs, Chief Academic Officer, or faculty development leader.)

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Learning Partners:

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Stephen "Shed" Shedletzky

Simon Sinek's The Optimism Company

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Tim Ziakas

Center for Creative Leadership

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Stephen Shields

Gallup

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Attire:

For the conference: We recommend "smart casual," which is somewhere between casual and business casual. Nice jeans and sneakers are fine.

For the CEO Dinner at The River Club: "Proper club attire" is recommended and is considered "tasteful business casual which does not include shorts, tennis shoes, flip flops or hats. Coats and ties are optional, shirts should be collared, and jeans are permitted as long as they contain no rips or tears." 

Meeting Venue:

Florida State College at Jacksonville (Downtown Campus)

401 West State Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 646-2300

Parking: Lot 10 (Free)

Meeting Locations:

Most meetings will be held in the Administrative Offices (AO) and Advanced Technical Center (ATC); they share Parking Lot 10. Parking is free.
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Getting Around:

Hyatt to FSCJ: 

FSCJ is a 1.2 mile walk/drive from the Hyatt.
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Hotel:

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 United States
Phone: 904-588-1234

Discounted Room Block: SOLD OUT

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Explore Jacksonville:

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Cancellation Policy: If you cancel on or before January 15, 2025 you will be charged a $50/person cancellation fee. If you cancel between January 16-February 12, 2025, you will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be awarded after February 12, 2025.

Substitutions are not subject to a cancellation fee. If you need to cancel or substitute a team member, please contact Paul Klute at Paul.Klute@afithighered.com or 785-691-9965.