Future Ready: Power Up Change Conference Calls Leaders to Rise in a Defining Moment

 P&L Group’s 19th Annual National Leadership Development & Recognition

Virtual – September 16–18, 2025 –
The future is not waiting, and neither are we. In a world that feels increasingly divided, where workplace dynamics shift by the day and justice remains an unfinished promise, the P&L Group’s 19th Annual National Leadership Development & Recognition Conference offers something rare: a space where courage, strategy, and action converge.

This year’s theme, “Future Ready: Power Up Change,” is not simply a banner under which we gather. It’s a mandate to every executive, innovator, and advocate ready to lead with purpose in an unpredictable world. Over three days, the virtual stage will bring together more than 60 of the most influential voices in leadership, workforce development, civil rights, and organizational transformation.

P & L Group 19th Annual Leadership training conference

A Convergence of Power and Purpose

The conference opens on Tuesday, September 16 with the 4th Annual Publishing Summit, presented by Dynasty Media, where acclaimed authors ignite conversations on inclusion, belonging, equity, leadership, and race relations. From Pam McElvane’s SkiNy on Inclusion to Rodney Patterson’s Trumping the Race Card, the morning reminds us that words, when wielded with truth, can dismantle barriers and reimagine systems.

The momentum carries into the Emerging Leader Certificate Program, equipping tomorrow’s leaders with skills in negotiation, strategic performance, and sponsorship that goes beyond mentorship. Breakout sessions on personal branding, financial readiness, and nonprofit board leadership drive home a message: leadership is not a title, it’s a responsibility.

Facing the Future Head-On

On Wednesday, September 17, presented by UPMC, the conversation shifts to the future of work and the new rules of leadership. Leadership Index architect of the Inclusive Leadership Index, joins Mara Stefan VP Global Insights  of Manpower Group unveil global workforce trends that are reshaping every industry.

The Justice at Work and Beyond Town Hall brings together legal heavyweights Jenny R. Yang and Cyrus Mehri for an unflinching look at rights, equity, and the law in today’s America. Later, the Social Justice and Action Town Hall challenges leaders to transform empathy into policy, spotlighting community change-makers driving systemic impact.

Afternoon Master Classes offer deep dives into culturally intelligent leadership, AI-driven performance optimization, and building trust as the foundation of inclusive cultures. The message is clear: being future-ready means being future-responsible.

From Awareness to Action

The final day, Thursday, September 18, presented by Froedtert ThedaCare, begins with a powerhouse C-Suite/CEO Panel top leaders from Manpower Group, Advocate Health, GE Vernova, and more—sharing what it takes to lead with clarity in turbulent times.

Then, history meets the present when Martin Luther King III joins Pam McElvane for a Fireside Chat on justice, legacy, and the ongoing call to act. In the Best Practice Town Hall, trailblazing companies reveal how inclusive leadership is not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage.

A keynote from Dr. John A. Powell delivers a resounding call to move from othering to belonging. Afternoon cultural engagement sessions dive into the lived realities and aspirations of African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latinx, and White American communities—bridging divides and charting shared futures.

The conference closes in celebration with the National Awards & Honoree Reception, featuring Rod Graves, President of the Chicago Bears, as keynote speaker a fitting finale that honors those already powering up change.

Not Just a Conference. A Catalyst.

For nearly two decades, the P&L Group’s annual gathering has been the place where leaders come not just to learn, but to commit to stand at the intersection of equity and innovation, and to leave with a blueprint for impact.

“This is not an event for passive listeners,” says Pamela McElvane, CEO of P&L Group. “This is for leaders who understand that the future will not wait, and neither will we.”Join the movement to power up change. Register now for the 19th Annual Virtual National Leadership Development & Recognition Conference at www.diversitymbamagazine.com

Pam McElvane, CEO, Author & Publisher, P&L Group

CEO | Master Coach | Board Governance Expert | Data Scientist | Strategist | Publisher

Pamela McElvane, MBA, MA, MCPC, is the CEO and founder of P&L Group, Ltd which has 3 key brands: Diversity MBA Media, 3I Research Institute & Diversity Learning Solutions, headquartered in Chicago, IL. Ms. McElvane has spent more than 25 years working with large and midsize companies providing insights and best practices, leadership and executive coaching, strategy, and organizational management.

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