Agenda - Next Gen Leaders & Personal Brand Power

Agenda
July 16

12:40 - 12:55

How to Build Your Personal Brand (From Someone Who Stopped Waiting to Be Noticed)

OCEAN ZONE

Working hard isn’t always enough to get seen. In this 15‑minute, TED‑style session, discover how to intentionally build a reputation and presence that positions you as a go‑to voice in your niche. Through a quick‑fire rundown of five practical strategies, you’ll learn how to define what you want to be known for, communicate it clearly across your industry – online and offline – and build the kind of credibility that attracts the right clients, collaborators and commercial opportunities. Join the discussion table later in the day for a more in‑depth, interactive conversation tailored to your own brand and goals.

14:20 - 15:00

Next Gen Power Lab: What I Wish I’d Known

OCEAN ZONE

This rotating “fishbowl” brings rising stars and industry veterans into the same circle to share the career lessons they wish they’d learned sooner, especially in a consolidating, tech‑driven market. Expect candid stories about missteps, breakthrough moments, and navigating everything from first promotions to leadership roles. Delegates can jump into the inner circle to add their own experiences and questions. No topic is off‑limits: step forward, engage, and leave with unvarnished guidance on building a career that actually fits you.

15:00 - 16:00

Discussion Table: Building Your Personal Brand – Live Lab with Heath Shearon

DISCUSSION TABLE

Take the ideas from the mainstage and make them your own. In this interactive, delegate‑led discussion, join Heath Shearon to workshop your personal brand in real time. Bring your questions, challenges and LinkedIn profile – this is a practical space to pressure‑test your positioning, refine how you introduce yourself, and get feedback on how you show up online and offline. Expect open conversation, live examples from around the table, and tailored guidance on applying the seven strategies to your role, market and career goals.

16:30 - 16:50

Rising Stars Recognition Ceremony

PACIFIC ZONE