Program Schedule – 2026 NBAA Leadership Conference
The NBAA Leadership Conference is taking place Feb. 2-4, 2026, in San Antonio, TX. All events, unless otherwise noted, will take place in the Cibolo Ballroom at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
NBAA PDP Course: Future-Ready Leadership – New Strategies for Leading the Evolving Workforce
Pre-Conference Event: Additional registration fees are required for NBAA PDP courses.
Location: Sunflower-Wisteria, Begonia-Bottlebrush (Lunch)
Facilitators:
Bob Hobbi, ServiceElements, Inc.
Dan Wolfe, ServiceElements, Inc.
This one-day leadership course, held in conjunction with the NBAA Leadership Conference, is designed for current and emerging leaders who want to sharpen their ability to lead in the face of today’s workforce dynamics. As the business aviation landscape continues to shift, participants will explore the evolving expectations of teams, the growing impact of AI in leadership and new strategies to build agile, inclusive and resilient organizations.
Through this highly interactive session featuring lively discussions and group activities, participants will learn to recognize the qualities of future-ready leaders, assess personal leadership styles and implement forward-thinking approaches to team engagement, safety, collaboration and professional growth.
This course fulfills NBAA PDP Objectives Leadership L2 and L3.
This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.Conference Registration
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Welcome Reception
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Kick off the NBAA Leadership Conference in style! Reconnect with familiar faces, spark new connections and surround yourself with an inspiring network of peers who will share in your leadership journey. This is your chance to set the tone for an unforgettable conference experience – don’t miss it!
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026
Conference Registration
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Continental Breakfast
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Conference Kickoff – From Potential to Performance: Unlocking the Best in Yourself and Your Team
Location: Cibolo Ballroom
Leadership Conference Chairs:
Mark Scheele, CAM, Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Lisa Archambeau, CAM, ServiceElements, Inc.
NBAA Welcome
Ed Bolen, NBAA President & CEO
Hear an insightful update on the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of business aviation that will help empower your leadership journey in this dynamic industry.
Conference Preview
Leadership Conference Chairs:
Mark Scheele, CAM, Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Lisa Archambeau, CAM, ServiceElements, Inc.
Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You
Stephanie Chung, XTI Aerospace Advisory Board Member, Leadership & Performance Trainer & Best-Selling Author
One of the biggest challenges leaders face today is connecting with team members who think, work and communicate differently than they do. Instead of trying to make everyone fit the same mold, great leaders learn how to unlock the strengths in those differences – because it’s not just the right thing to do, it’s smart leadership that ultimately drives business wins. Stephanie Chung, a proven executive and author of “How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You,” brings practical insight and real-world experience, sharing how to build trust, communicate with clarity and create a culture where everyone feels seen, heard and motivated. Walk away with actionable strategies to lead more effectively and gain a competitive edge by leveraging the full potential of every individual.
Morning Networking Break
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Morning refreshments, including coffee and tea, are included in the conference registration fee.
A book signing by Stephanie Chung will take place at the Duncan Aviation sponsor table.
Welcome Back
Leadership Conference Chairs
Secrets to Leading, Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z and Millennial Generations
Paul Angone, Best-Selling Author, Consultant and Keynote Speaker, Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Creator of AllGroanUp.com, which has been read by millions
Millennials now make up more than 50% of the workforce, and by 2025, Gen Z will represent another 25%. Strategically attracting and successfully engaging these “next generations” is no longer optional; it’s essential. Understanding young professionals in the workplace leads to greater engagement, stronger retention and improved trust and collaboration across generations. Author and speaker Paul Angone reveals the keys to leading this emerging generation in meaningful, impactful ways that will help you recruit, engage and retain top young talent at a higher level.
Morning Wrap-up
Leadership Conference Chairs
Lunch
Location: Nelson Wolff Exhibit Hall A
Lunch is included in the conference registration fee.
Welcome Back
Leadership Conference Chairs
UNSTOPPABLE: The Perfect Keynote for Leaders and Top Performers
Alex Weber, Award-Winning Speaker, Author, TV Host and American Ninja Warrior
What would you do if you were UNSTOPPABLE? What could you lead? Who might you become? What could you achieve? Everyone hits setbacks, fears and failures – but not everyone knows how to overcome their challenges with a reliable and consistent system. Many people hesitate, delay or stop altogether. And with it, they lose valuable time, energy, resources and even give up on their goals.
As an American Ninja Warrior, Award-Winning Host for NBC, acclaimed author, and US Lacrosse Coach of the Year, Alex Weber has reached record-breaking achievements as a leader and peak performer. However, with these accomplishments, he has also had to face intense pressure, hard failures and his own limitations. It is this sincere knowledge of both sides of achieving that makes Weber one of the most impactful keynote speakers today. In this keynote, he will show you his battle-tested system to achieve peak leadership and performance in the most critical moments when you need to be at your best – and when other people need you to be at your best.
Afternoon Refreshment Break
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Afternoon refreshments, including soft drinks and snacks, are included in the conference registration fee.
Welcome Back
Leadership Conference Chairs
Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perseverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Award-Winning Keynote Speaker and Certified Mental Performance Coach for Leaders, Athletes and Championship Teams
This keynote will help you embrace passion and purpose in our life and work. Based on almost twenty years of research and consulting with the world’s best, Dr. Kamphoff will share the ten practices of high performance to help you combat burnout and stress. Dr. Kamphoff will discuss tools to help you see the opportunity, practice self-leadership, savor the good and commit to leading with grit for the future. This keynote is high-energy and will help you gain strategies to help you live and work more fully.
Closing Announcements
Leadership Conference Chairs
Evening Reception
Location: River Bend Pavilion
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
Conference Registration
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Welcome Back
Leadership Conference Chairs
Burn Bright, Not Out: The Blueprint for Leaders and Teams to be Unstoppable
Erin Stafford, Keynote Speaker, Author, Hyper-Growth Business Leader, Burnout and Sustainable Peak Performance Expert
Success today demands more than just effort – it requires focus, energy and strategies that drive sustainable, peak performance without sacrificing well-being. For high-performing teams and leaders, the challenge isn’t just reaching the top; but staying energized, motivated and fulfilled in order to stay at the top for the long haul.
In this transformative keynote, Erin Stafford delivers a powerful framework designed to help leaders and teams unlock next-level performance while maintaining balance and resilience. Showcasing how to “Burn Bright, Not Out” and prioritizing what matters to you and your team, Stafford puts forth a call to inspire action, recharge your team and create unstoppable momentum. Leaders and teams will walk away energized, focused and equipped to achieve extraordinary results with balance, clarity and purpose.
Business Aviation Management Committee Chair Welcome and Scholarship Awards
Julie Goodridge, CAM, MedAire
Dustin Cordier, StepZero Coaching
Morning Networking Break
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Morning refreshments, including coffee and tea, are included in the conference registration fee.
The Work-Life Balancing Act in Business Aviation
In business aviation, work never stops, often leaving us stressed, overwhelmed and even disconnected from home. During this candid panel, industry leaders share their personal and professional experiences, exploring the real challenges of work-life balance and the solutions they’ve developed along the way. Join us for an authentic, inspiring discussion that offers both insight and actionable takeaways from those who live it every day.
Lunch
Location: Nelson Wolff Exhibit Hall A
Lunch is included in the conference registration fee.
Welcome Back
Leadership Conference Chairs
The Freak Factor
David Rendall, Former Management Professor and Stand-Up Comedian
Imagine having more happiness, fulfillment and energy, while also increasing productivity, inspiring stronger performance and building better relationships at work and beyond.
We’re often taught by parents, teachers and managers that success comes from identifying and fixing our weaknesses. However, this approach overlooks an important truth: every weakness also contains a strength. In this session, David Rendall will explore how recognizing and amplifying those unique traits, rather than trying to eliminate them, can lead to greater personal and professional success.
Closing Comments and 2026 NBAA Leadership Conference Announcement
Leadership Conference Chairs
Closing Connections: A Final Toast to Leadership
Location: Cibolo Foyer
Close out a week with conversation and camaraderie during this farewell social.
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
NBAA PDP Course: Understanding Culture, Total Rewards and Compensation
Post-Conference Event: Additional registration fees are required for NBAA PDP courses.
Location: Sunflower-Wisteria, Begonia-Bottlebrush (Lunch)
Facilitator:
Dr. Chris Broyhill, AirComp Calculator, LLC
Take part in a comprehensive one-day deep dive designed to equip business aviation leaders with the essential strategies for building a thriving workplace. This intensive course explores the critical link between organizational culture and total rewards, starting with the fundamentals of a healthy culture and the major employment regulations every leader must know, including a key focus on the Fair Labor Standards Act. You will then master the five components of total rewards – compensation, benefits, well-being, development and recognition – and learn practical skills, such as how to build a base pay structure, before concluding with strategies for effective new-employee orientation and real-world scenario discussions.
This course fulfills NBAA PDP Objective Human Resources HR5.
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