Keynotes – 2026 NBAA Leadership Conference

This year’s keynote lineup brings together visionaries and trailblazers who challenge the status quo and empower others to do the same. Their insights will spark fresh thinking and elevate the way you lead.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

Stephanie Chung

XTI Aerospace Advisory Board Member, Leadership & Performance Trainer & Best-Selling Author

Stephanie Chung is the #1 international bestselling author of ALLY Leadership and a recognized leader in business growth and human capital management. With over 30 years of experience, she has driven revenue, market expansion, and innovation at Wheels Up, JetSuite, American Airlines, Flexjet and Bombardier Aerospace. Chung is a dedicated advocate, serving on the Make-A-Wish Board and has been featured in Forbes, Ebony, ABC, CNBC and more. A captivating keynote speaker, her insights have been translated into 60 languages, inspiring leaders worldwide.

8:50 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You

Paul Angone

Best-Selling Author, Consultant and Keynote Speaker, Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Creator of AllGroanUp.com

Paul Angone is a leading expert on Gen Z and Millennials and how all generations can work better together. He is the bestselling author of five books, a national keynote speaker and creator of AllGroanUp.com, read by millions in 190 countries. With over a decade of experience and a master’s in Organizational Leadership, Angone has worked with Intel Security, Wells Fargo, Stewart Title and Aflac and featured in Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, Business Insider and AARP. His dynamic content helps teams collaborate across generations.

10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Secrets to Leading, Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z and Millennial Generations

Alex Weber

Award-Winning Speaker, Author, TV Host and American Ninja Warrior

With contagious energy and an actionable system, Alex Weber inspires audiences to achieve record-breaking results. An award-winning keynote speaker, coach, author, and NBC host, he’s the only person to both host and compete on American Ninja Warrior. Known for his authenticity and engaging style, Alex empowers audiences to overcome challenges, lead through change and unlock new levels of success. Having inspired over 5.5 million people and worked with top brands like Apple, Amazon and LinkedIn, Weber helps you discover The Unstoppable You™!

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
UNSTOPPABLE: The Perfect Keynote for Leaders and Top Performers

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Award-Winning Keynote Speaker and Certified Mental Performance Coach for Leaders, Athletes and Championship Teams

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes and championship teams. She spent four years providing mental training for the Minnesota Vikings and worked with the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team in Tokyo. Author of the Amazon bestseller Beyond Grit and the upcoming The Confidence Mindset (Simon & Schuster), Kamphoff leads the Mentally Strong Institute and hosts The High Performance Mindset podcast, with over 2 million downloads and top 0.5% ranking.

3:25 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perseverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge

Tuesday, Feb. 3

Erin Stafford

Keynote Speaker, Author, Hyper-Growth Business Leader, Burnout and Sustainable Peak Performance Expert

Erin Stafford is an author, speaker and leader with a diverse career spanning MTV advertising, celebrity styling, journalism, and marketing for brands like Apple, Nike, Coke and American Express. She led marketing for the largest U.S. healthcare staffing company, driving 27x growth and managing record personnel deployments. A recovering Type A overachiever, Stafford blends personal experience with insights from top performers to help leaders and teams achieve extraordinary results without burnout. Her bestselling book, keynotes and thought leadership inspire sustainable success through energy, purpose, and balance.

9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Burn Bright, Not Out: The Blueprint for Leaders and Teams to be Unstoppable

David Rendall

Former Management Professor and Stand-Up Comedian

Over the past fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken on every inhabited continent for clients including the US Air Force, Australian Government and Fortune 50 companies like Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae and State Farm. A former leadership professor, stand-up comedian and nonprofit executive, he is now a Certified Speaking Professional and author of four books including The Freak Factor and Pink Goldfish 2.0. Outside speaking, Rendall competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons and holds a doctorate in organizational leadership.

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
The Freak Factor