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All times listed are Central Time.
Monday, September 21st
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration
Tuesday, September 22nd
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration & Exhibitor Time
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Kick-Off and Welcome
Sedrik Newbern, President - NASBA Center for the Public Trust & Chief Ethics Officer - NASBA
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Keynote
Reconnect
Carlos Whittaker, Author, Speaker and Storyteller
Better Humans, Better Teams, Better Results: A Blueprint for Thriving Teams and Resilient Leaders. What if the secret to high-performing teams and resilient leaders wasn’t working harder—but working humaner? In a world overwhelmed by burnout, distractions, and disconnection, Carlos delivers a game-changing message: More connected, kinder people aren’t just better humans—they’re better employees, teammates, and leaders.
Through riveting stories and actionable strategies drawn from his seven-week screen-free journey with Benedictine monks and an Amish community, Carlos equips organizations with the tools to transform their culture from the inside out. He teaches how self-leadership—leading yourself with clarity and intention—creates a foundation for leading others with empathy, trust, and purpose.
In this keynote, Carlos shows your team how to:
• Foster true collaboration by prioritizing relationships over reactions.
• Cultivate self-leadership to make better decisions, model resilience, and inspire others.
• Leverage kindness and humanity as the ultimate performance drivers, building a culture where everyone can thrive.
• Move from busyness to intentional progress, reclaiming focus and purpose in every interaction.
Carlos’s philosophy—BE human, SEE humans, FREE humans—is a practical roadmap for bridging divides, fostering connection, and unlocking the full potential of your team. Attendees will leave energized and equipped to lead with empathy, collaborate with curiosity, and build a workplace culture that delivers both results and fulfillment.
Because when people are seen, heard, and empowered, they don’t just show up—they actually soar.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
NASBA Updates
Bill Emmer, Chief Operating Officer - NASBA
Amy Tongate, Director, Compliance Services - NASBA
10:30 am - 10:50 am
BREAK & EXHIBITOR TIME
10:50 am - 12:00 pm
Understanding the New Standards
Staff
Workshop for the new Standards
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LUNCH
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
CPE Rules from a Legal Perspective
Elizabeth Wolfe, Deputy Chief Legal Counsel - NASBA
1:45 pm - 2:45 PM
Skills in Motion: How AI and Emerging Tech Are Redefining Professional Development and CPE
Erika Bialek
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructions for Breakout Sessions
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
BREAK & EXHIBITOR TIME
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Time
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Connections and Cocktails
Join the NASBA, National Registry Staff and fellow Sponsors for a networking opportunity.
Wednesday, September 23rd
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast & Exhibitor Time
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Kick-Off and Welcome
Sedrik Newbern, President - NASBA Center for the Public Trust & Chief Ethics Officer - NASBA
9:15 am - 10:45 am
Keynote
Evolve: Redefining Work in the Age of Agentic AI
Jay Kiew, Innovation Strategist
ChatGPT 5.4. Claude CoWork. OpenClaw. By the time our conference comes around, these tools will have evolved beyond what we see today. Agentic AI capability has accelerated in the last 6 months like never before, yet the world continues to struggle with integrating AI meaningfully in our workflows. According to one study by MIT (Aug ’25), 95% of organizations are failing to see any return on investment, while the remaining 5% are exploding in productivity, shareholder returns, and employee satisfaction. Which group do we fall into? Do we have a personal strategy to evolve how we work? In this 60-minute keynote, bestselling author and innovation strategist Jay Kiew will share how trailblazing individuals and organizations are driving innovation and growth - and unpack the Agentic AI playbook that will help you stop experimenting with AI and start working with it.
The transformation that participants experience:
• Identify exactly where AI is creating and destroying value in your world.
• Pinpoint blind spots and strategize to turn them into a 10x productivity advantage
• Come away with a Change Fluency™ roadmap to build your own personal Agentic AI strategy at work come Monday.
10:45 am - 11:05 am
BREAK & EXHIBITOR TIME
11:05 am - 11:45 am
Best Practices Panel
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Q&A Session with Registry Leadership
NASBA Staff
12:00 pm
Closing Remarks