The 2025 NBAA Leadership Conference, taking place from 27-29 January in Amelia Island, Florida, will offer three days of interactive sessions. Six thought leaders will address key topics such as communication, accountability, emotional intelligence and generational workforce shifts under the theme “Simplify Your Leadership.”

Conference attendees will have opportunities to enhance their management skills at sessions hosted by top leadership training experts. Pulitzer-winning journalist Charles Duhigg will lead discussions on effective communication, while Linda Galindo will focus on instilling accountability. Sylvia Baffour and Bill Benjamin will explore emotional intelligence in leadership, Bruce Tulgan will address generational changes in the workforce and Craig Zablocki will provide insights on radical leadership.

“NBAA's Leadership Conference is one of the most important events the association produces in the calendar year,” says Jo Damato, CAM, NBAA senior vice president, events and professional engagement. "Past attendees have found the conference to be not just educational, but also a valuable tool in advancing their careers.”