SPRING: May 6-8, 2025 • Louisville, KY
FALL: November 3-5, 2025 • Nashville, TN

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Fall Program

Key Training Topics

Our program was designed to offer you variety and ample opportunity to choose sessions that best meet your training needs and fulfill skills in key areas of responsibility. We have built our schedule off four key topic areas.

Executive Communications

Enhance your ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels of an organization, mastering strategies for clear, concise, and impactful messaging tailored to executives.

Executive AI & Automation

Discover advanced tools and techniques to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and leverage cutting-edge AI solutions to optimize executive support.

Executive Project Management

Learn how to lead complex projects with precision, ensuring seamless execution, timely delivery, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.

Executive Leadership Development

Develop the skills to step into a leadership role, from strategic thinking to decision-making, and learn how to elevate your career trajectory while driving organizational success.

We know you’re eager to see what’s in store…
While we finish curating the schedule, we have a few highlights to share with you! Take a peek the Session Highlights and the Schedule at a Glance for an idea of when to arrive, what to expect, and the types of sessions you’ll be in.

Session Highlights

Monday, November 3

HEADLINER:

  • Imposter to Impact: Recognizing, Managing, and Overcoming with Deesha Dyer
    Training Topic: Executive Leadership Development


MASTERCLASSES:

  • Mastering Microsoft Copilot with Chris Menard
    Training Topic: Executive AI & Automation
  • AI for Project Management: Leveraging Technology to Streamline Your Workflow with Chrissy Scivicque
    Training Topic: Executive Project Management


ROUNDTABLES

  • Essential skills for Thriving as a C-Suite EA with Rowe Hoffer & Naomi Birman
    Training Topic: Executive Communications


BREAKOUT SESSIONS

  • Influence Unleashed: Mastering the Art of Impact and Leadership with Peggy Vasquez
    Training Topic: Executive Leadership Development
  • Telling Your Data’s Story: Designing Information for Maximum Impact with Curtis Newbold
    Training Topic: Executive Communications 
  • How to Show Up as a Leading EA Project Manager with Tamara McLemore
    Training Topic: Executive Project Management

Tuesday, November 4

GENERAL SESSIONS

  • Building Your Future: A Career Development Roadmap for Executive Assistants with Ruth Kilah
    Training Topic: Executive Leadership Development

MASTERCLASSES:

  • Executive Insights: Harnessing Excel for Strategic Analysis with Chris Menard
    Training Topic: Executive AI & Automation
  • Overcoming Resistance: How to Guide Leaders and Their Direct Reports Through Change with Chrissy Scivicque
    Training Topic: Executive Communications
  • Leveraging Agile vs. Traditional PM Methodologies with Confidence with Tamara McLemore
    Training Topic: Executive Project Management


ROUNDTABLES

  • The Power of Community for Advancement with Francisco Nelson and Tara Sims
    Training Topic: Executive Leadership Development

Meet the Fall 2025 Headliner!

Schedule at a Glance

Schedule is subject to change.

* Select sessions will be repeated

Pre-Event

4:30 PM  |  Badge Pick Up
5:30PM  |  Welcome Reception

Day 1
7:30 AM  |  Breakfast
7:30 AM  |  Exhibitor Hours
8:00 AM  |  BraindatesBraindates are knowledge-sharing conversations that you book with others to have one-on-one or in small groups on-site in the Braindate Lounge. They’re the best way to brainstorm, solve challenges, and share expertise or experiences while connecting with new (brilliant!) people.
9:00 AM  |  General Session - HeadlinerGeneral Sessions are the heart of the event, where all attendees come together to engage with expert speakers. The Headliner is where inspiration ignites and sets the stage for a powerful event full of learning and growth.
10:45 AM  |  Nova Chief of StaffNova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of a Chief of Staff role.
10:45 AM  |  Roundtable / Masterclasses *Roundtables are collaborative environments for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and open discussions. Masterclasses are in-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building.
12:00 PM  |  Lunch
1:15 PM  |  Roundtable / Masterclasses *Roundtables are collaborative environments for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and open discussions.
3:00 PM  |  Breakout SessionsBreakout Sessions offer quick tips and tricks for upskilling and career advancement.
4:00 PM  |  General Session - FeaturedGeneral Sessions are the heart of the event, where all attendees come together to engage with expert speakers. Featured Sessions are invigorating mainstage presentations or panels.
5:00 PM  |  Networking Reception
Day 2
7:30 AM  |  Breakfast
7:30 AM  |  Exhibitor Hours
8:00 AM  |  BraindatesBraindates are knowledge-sharing conversations that you book with others to have one-on-one or in small groups on-site in the Braindate Lounge. They’re the best way to brainstorm, solve challenges, and share expertise or experiences while connecting with new (brilliant!) people.
8:30 AM  |  Nova Chief of StaffNova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of a Chief of Staff role.
9:00 AM  |  General Session - FeaturedGeneral Sessions are the heart of the event, where all attendees come together to engage with expert speakers. Featured Sessions are invigorating mainstage presentations or panels.
10:45 AM  |  Roundtable / Masterclasses *Roundtables are collaborative environments for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and open discussions. Masterclasses are in-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building.
12:00 PM  |  Lunch
1:15 PM  |  Roundtable /  Masterclasses *Roundtables are collaborative environments for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and open discussions. Masterclasses are in-depth seminars focused on practical applications and skill-building.
3:00 PM  |  Breakout SessionsBreakout Sessions offer quick tips and tricks for upskilling and career advancement.
4:00 PM  |  General Session - FeaturedGeneral Sessions are the heart of the event, where all attendees come together to engage with expert speakers. Featured Sessions are invigorating mainstage presentations or panels.
Day 3
7:30 AM  |  Breakfast
8:30 AM  |  Nova Chief of StaffNova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of a Chief of Staff role.
10:30 AM  |  General Session - Panel General Sessions are the heart of the event, where all attendees come together to engage with expert speakers. Panels are discussion based with multiple speakers on the mainstage.

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