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Nov 6, 2026

Conexiones 2026

Identity. Influence. Impact.

Culture as Power. Community as Strategy

Association Latinos is looking for engaging, impactful speakers for Conexiones 2026—our annual leadership development experience.

We’re seeking speakers who can deliver practical insights, real-world strategies, and interactive sessions that empower leaders to expand their influence and impact.

This year’s event is a cohort-based experience, where speakers will lead a 1-hour session delivered three times to different participant groups—creating space for deeper connection and learning.

Priority session topics include:

Identity as Strategy: Turning Cultura into Executive Presence
Building the Association Latino Leadership Pipeline
Sustainable Leadership: Resilience Without Burnout
Sponsorship > Mentorship

Key Note Speaker:

Elsa Bañuelos-Lindsay

Leading Beyond Survival Mode: Transforming Identity into Influence and Impact

Community isn’t simply who we serve - it’s how we lead. In today’s complex environment, authentic leadership calls us to move beyond survival mode and lead with intention, purpose, and connection.

Through the framework Root, Reach Back, Rise, this keynote explores how identity, culture, and lived experience can become powerful foundations for leadership. Participants will discover how cultural perspectives spark innovation, how trust and relationships extend influence beyond positional authority, and how elevating others creates lasting organizational impact.