K01 | The Evolution of Happiness
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 9:15 am – 10:30 am
Room: Blue Ballroom
Dave Raymond
In today’s stress-filled world, where burnout is glorified and joy often feels like a guilty pleasure, many professionals have forgotten how to be sustainably happy. They’re chasing success but starving for purpose. That’s the problem. This session will show participants how to build well-being from the inside out using their own “superpower.” This is serious, science-backed joy — the kind that transforms culture, rewires brains, boosts productivity, and saves lives. The presenter will encourage and empower individuals and organizations to rediscover happiness, ignite culture, and lead with purpose. Dave Raymond will share his personal journey from behind the mask of a world-famous mascot to the frontlines of the happiness movement. More than a keynote, this is a wake-up call. A heartfelt, high-energy reminder that fun isn’t a distraction from success — it’s the foundation to forge your own Evolution of Happiness journey.
K02: Living Your Truth in the Professional World
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Room: Red Ballroom
Judge Victor Reyes (Ret.)
This session examines how personal, professional, and organizational values intersect to shape and propel an organization’s purpose. Participants will explore how values show up across different levels of the organization and identify practical ways to help their workplace fully realize its mission. Attendees will consider how their own values influence daily decision‑making, leadership behaviors, and team dynamics. The session will also highlight strategies for strengthening alignment between individual values and organizational goals, creating a more purpose‑driven and cohesive environment.
K03: Developing the Leader Within You
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Room: Red Ballroom
Ed Krow
With a blend of engaging stories, audience connection, and actionable insights, this session redefines leadership as a mindset and a skillset accessible to anyone willing to grow. Ed challenges the traditional view of leadership as positional power and instead introduces leadership as a daily act of influence, driven by character, guided by priorities, and grounded in service to others. Through this keynote, participants will be inspired to lead more intentionally, regardless of their role or title.
The keynote opens by shifting the audience’s understanding of leadership: from something reserved for those “at the top” to something that lives in everyday choices and actions. Ed shares how influence, more than authority, is the true measure of a leader’s impact. He then invites the audience to reflect on the kind of leader they are becoming, because at the heart of leadership is character. Trust, consistency, and self-leadership are what sustain influence over time, and Ed provides compelling reasons and examples of why leading yourself well is the most important leadership skill of all. The session crescendos with insights on attitude, vision, and personal discipline. These elements, Ed explains, are what separate good leaders from great ones. A leader’s attitude sets the emotional tone of the team. A clear vision brings meaning to the work. And personal discipline ensures that growth is intentional, not accidental.
K04: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Reinventing Yourself After Life Changes Everything
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Room: Red Ballroom
Jennifer Lynn Robinson
Jennifer Lynn Robinson shares her inspiring journey of rebuilding her life after a traumatic brain injury and discovering strength she never knew she had. Through honesty and humor, she highlights the challenges of invisible disabilities, the power of resilience, and the transformative impact of finding purpose. Her story motivates audiences to embrace change, lean on their support systems, and recognize that even the hardest moments can open the door to unexpected opportunities.