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The ICON25 Conference Experience: Learn. Lead. Level Up.

The Future Works Here — See What’s Inside

We don’t do boring. We do breakthroughs.

You’ll walk away with powerful insights, high-impact strategies, and next-level clarity — but also with new community, fresh confidence, and a bag full of ICON swag. This is where bold learning meets real connection — and where the energy stays high from the opening session to the lunchtime dance party (yes, it’s a tradition). And this year? We’re turning it all the way up. More immersive experiences. More time to vibe and connect. More of what makes ICON unforgettable.

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What You’ll Learn (and Why It Matters)

For Professionals

Career Climbers & Impact Makers

Whether you’re climbing the ladder, pivoting industries, or stepping into leadership, the ICON experience is designed with you in mind. Each session will equip you to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and grow with intention. You’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately in your career, plus the confidence to fully own your voice, your value, and your vision for what’s next.

For Business Owners

Career Climbers & Impact Makers

If you’re an entrepreneur ready to lead at a higher level, think more strategically, and stop wearing all the hats, ICON25 is built for you. The sessions are designed to give you actionable strategies to scale with purpose, lead with confidence, and create a thriving company culture, even when you’re not in the room. This is your space to step out of the weeds and fully into your CEO seat.

For HR Professionals

People Leaders & Culture Shifters

You’re at the center of the most important conversations shaping today’s workplace and the role of HR is evolving faster than ever. ICON25 gives you the space to learn, recharge, and rise to the moment. The sessions are designed for HR pros who are ready to rehumanize the workplace, build people-first strategies that actually work, and step into the kind of leadership employees trust and follow.

2025 BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Professional Communication 360: Speaking with Confidence, Listening with Purpose

Presented by LB Adams

Get the tools to communicate clearly, confidently, and intentionally — so your ideas are heard, your message lands, and your career momentum doesn’t miss a beat.

Credit, Capital, and Confidence: The New Rules of Business Finance

Presented by Lakeisha Grippon

Get the tools to communicate clearly, confidently, and intentionally — so your ideas are heard, your message lands, and your career momentum doesn’t miss a beat.

Professional Pivot: Maintaining Composure Through Change

Presented by Keisha Rivers

Walk away with real-world strategies to stay grounded, speak up, and remain effective when everything around you is shifting. It’s change management — but from a powerfully human lens.

Rehumanizing HR: Designing People-Centric Practices That Actually Work

Presented by Keith Mosoti

Leave with people-first leadership strategies you can implement immediately — including how to build relationships without direct authority, lead with empathy, and redesign policies to truly support inclusion, impact, and retention.

Grow With Google: Unlocking Digital Skills for Success

 

Presented by Enovia Bedford

Unlock the power of tools to grow with confidence. In this session, you will learn how to strengthen your online presence, attract more customers, and use digital resources to work smarter. You’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps you can start using right away.

Meet the Speakers

From CEOs to culture-shifters, strategists to storytellers, these are the ICONs bringing bold ideas, real-life experience, and transformational energy to the stage. Want to know who’s in the room? We thought you might.

ICON25 Agenda | October 10, 2025

One unforgettable day of learning, networking, and celebration.

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Morning Sessions

Kickstart the day with energy, clarity, and inspiration.

  • 7:30 AM | Doors open early for breakfast + intentional connections

  • 8:00 AM | Kickoff + keynote to spark fresh ideas

  • Dynamic panel featuring leaders shaping what’s next

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Afternoon Sessions

Turn ideas into action with interactive, hands-on learning.

  • Breakouts designed for professionals, business owners, and HR leaders

  • Mega sessions + workshops that stretch your thinking

  • Curated experiences to network, apply, and activate

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Evening Awards Celebration

Close out the day with purpose, recognition, and connection.

  • 6:00 PM | Networking mixer with red carpet experience (cocktail attire)

  • 7:00 PM | Awards ceremony kickoff + dinner​

  • Awards ceremony honoring workplace + business excellence

  • Entertainment, surprises, and a chance to celebrate your impact

Choose Your ICON Experience

We don’t believe in half-baked experiences. Your ticket unlocks everything you need to grow, connect, and celebrate — all in one powerful day.

General Admission Includes:

  • Access to all main stage + breakout sessions starting at 8:00 AM

  • Networking + curated connection opportunities

  • LinkedIn Profile Review with expert feedback

  • Brand & Pitch Makeover for sharper messaging and presence

  • Swag bag + premium surprises

  • Catered meals + all-day coffee bar

  • Dance party + built-in breaks

  • Evening entry to the ICON Awards Celebration

Awards-Only Ticket Includes:

  • Entry to the ICON Awards Celebration Friday night at 6:00 PM

  • Red carpet experience + cocktail-style dinner buffet

  • Live entertainment, curated experiences, and special surprises

  • ICON Awards ceremony honoring excellence in business + workplace culture

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The future of work is here.

And ICON25 is where the bold show up, level up, and shape what’s next. Your next breakthrough, connection, and strategy starts the moment you grab your ticket. 

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