Leadership Summit
June 12, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Pierpont Communications Inc.
1233 W Loop S #1300, Houston, TX 77027
Houston, TX 77027
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The IABC Houston Leadership Summit is a one-day, high-impact experience designed for leaders who want to communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and make better decisions in high-stakes environments.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Pierpont Communications, 1233 W Loop S #1300, Houston, TX 77027
Registration: $295 regular rate | $195 early bird (through May 29)
The event brings together a curated group of Houston-area executives, business owners, and senior leaders for a focused, practical learning experience centered on modern leadership and communication. Through expert-led sessions on thought leadership, AI, change management, crisis communication, and executive presence, attendees will gain tools they can immediately apply within their organizations.
With attendance capped at just 20 participants, the summit is intentionally designed to foster meaningful conversation, peer connection, and real-time application, not passive listening.
Who should attend:
- Executives, founders and business owners
- Senior leaders and department heads
- Marketing and communications leaders
- HR and internal communications professionals
- Emerging leaders stepping into more visible roles
- Professionals responsible for influencing teams, shaping strategy and driving organizational outcomes
- Leaders looking to strengthen how they show up, both internally and externally
Who should NOT attend:
- Entry-level professionals without leadership or decision-making responsibilities
- Individuals looking for tactical, step-by-step training only (for example, basic social media how-to)
- Those seeking large, lecture-style conferences
What to expect:
- A curated, senior-level audience of peers and decision-makers
- Practical strategies to improve leadership communication and visibility
- Insight into navigating change, pressure, and complex conversations
- Guidance on leveraging AI and digital platforms effectively
- Opportunities to build meaningful professional connections
Participants who complete the summit will receive an IABC Houston Leadership Certificate, recognizing their commitment to advancing their leadership and communication capabilities.
Sessions & Guest Speakers:
- Thought Leadership Keynote | Speaker: Rhea Wessel, Founder, Institute of Thought Leadership
- The AI Powered CEO | Speaker: Patrice Garrison, Successful on Social
- The Intersection of Emotional Intelligence and Communication | Speaker: Pam Fleming, CEO, Nexus Transformation Partners
- Calm Under Pressure: How Leaders and Communicators Maintain Clarity When the Stakes Are Real | Speaker: Rebekah Smith, Founder & Crisis Leadership Advisor, Unshakeable Direction
- Change Management: Creating Impactful Town Halls that Influence Return on Investment | Speaker: Jared Haube, Strategic Communications Consultant, Pivista Advisory
- LinkedIn as a Leadership Signal | Speaker: Kami Huyse, Owner, Zoetica Media; Founder of Social Media Breakfast Houston; Founder of Smart Social Mastery
Tickets
$295.00 Full Day Summit Registration
$195.00 Earlybird rate before May 29
