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2026 Schedule

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

DECEMBER 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ACHE RI Health & Wellness Center - Fort Smith

Sign up

7:30 a

  • No physical tickets required! Just head to your assigned table, or stop by registration if you need help.

  • Network with other attendees and interact with our event partners.

  • Light breakfast including coffee, tea and juice.

Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:15 a

  • Opening remarks and introductions by the WLS team.

Welcome

8:30 a

  • Maddie Stojanovic, Resource Development Director, United Way of Fort Smith Area

Session One

with Maddie Stojanovic

9:05 a

  • We are all navigating a new era of the workplace together. Based on the latest data, this group of local experts will discuss today's largest challenges in the workplace - from AI adoption to silent restructuring, the widening gap in experience between leaders and employees and more.

Session Two

with Dr. Jo Alice Blondin & Kellie Black

9:55 a

Break

10:25 a

  • This workshop explores Patrick Lencioni's "Ideal Team Player" model, which centers on three core virtues: humility, hunger, and smartness. Throughout the session, attendees will examine how these qualities interact to drive effective collaboration and performance. Participants can expect to gain insights into how a deficit in any of these traits can impact team dynamics and to reflect on their own contributions as members of an ideal team

Session Three

11:20 a

  • Dr. Riley, Chancellor University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Session Four

12:00 p

See you next year!

2026 Sponsors

  • ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTH EDUCATION

    HOST + CONTENT SPONSOR

  • ARCBEST

    CONTENT SPONSOR

  • FORT SMITH CHAMBER

    COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER

  • VAN BUREN CHAMBER

    MEDIA PARTNER

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS

ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD

ARVEST BANK

LANDMARK CPAs

UA - FORT SMITH