Program
17 - 19 April 2026
Optica Global Headquarters
Washington, D.C.,
We have an engaging and informative program planned. Level Up Leadership is facilitated by Eric Koester, Adjunct Professor, at Georgetown University and Founder and CEO of Manuscripts.
Level Up Leadership 2027 dates are upcoming.
15:00-16:00 Check-in to Sonesta Hotel
18:00 Welcome Reception
08:00–08:45 Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 Welcome by Optica staff
9:00–10:30 Defining Leadership & Driving Change in STEM Organizations
10:30–10:45 Break
10:45–12:15 Personal Effectiveness & Productivity for Leaders
12:15–13:30 Lunch
13:30–15:00 Strategic Adaptability & Leadership in a Changing World
15:00–15:15 Break
15:15–16:45 Communicating Strategically to Influence & Lead
16:15–17:00 Break
17:00–18:00 Talk from MED council member (to be announced)
18:00–19:00 Dinner
08:00–09:00 Breakfast
09:00–10:30 Building Strong Professional Relationships & Network
10:30–10:45 Break
10:45–12:15 Navigating Conflict & High-Stakes Conversations
12:15–13:30 Lunch
13:30–15:00 Leadership Case Study Workshop & Coaching: New Initiative or Innovation
15:00–15:15 Break
15:15–16:45 Team Presentations: Building Your Leadership Action Plan
16:45–17:00 Break
17:00–17:15 Closing remarks
17:15-17:30 Final Thoughts
18:00–19:00 Dinner
Travel Day - Bon Voyage!
