Speaker Series - The High Center

Elevate How You Think and Lead

High Center events bring leaders together to learn, connect, and grow. Through nationally recognized speakers, timely topics, and meaningful conversations, members gain fresh perspectives and practical insights they can apply to their organizations. Each experience is designed to elevate leadership, strengthen connections, and inspire new ways of thinking.

Business Forum

The High Center Forum brings the nation’s top speakers to our region, delivering world-class ideas, fresh perspectives, and proven insights that challenge leaders to think differently and lead their organizations forward.

Leadership Speaker Series

The High Center brings nationally recognized thought leaders and business experts to our region, giving leaders access to fresh perspectives, proven strategies, and practical ideas that challenge thinking, spark conversation, and strengthen leadership.

On the Road

Designed around what matters most to our members, High Center On the Road events offer timely, relevant learning directly to our communities. Each event explores member-selected topics, offering practical insights, expert perspectives, and lessons learned.

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Hear From High Center Members

“The events are amazing. The profile of speaker that we get, we wouldn't be able to afford anything like this. Sure. You've read their books. Then you can come meet them and ask them questions. That is stuff that's invaluable that you can't get anywhere else.”

Dan Sahd

Sahd Metal Recycling

“I've really enjoyed the leadership speaker series. Not only hearing great content but then being able to interact with others around that content, to see how they might be applying it in their workforce or in their workplace. And it gives you even more ideas than you would get just from a speaker on the stage.”

Jack Crowley

Water Street Mission

“The knowledge we have gained from the Leadership Speaker Series and our involvement in Executive Peer Groups has been extremely instrumental in how we now manage the business to not only avoid those dangerous rocks, but to use best practices for excelling in the future.”

Steve Vogel

Conestoga Tile

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of events does The High Center offer?

The High Center offers a variety of opportunities for learning and connection, including Leadership Speaker Series events, On The Road Workshops, the Evolution Leadership Conference, and the annual High Center Business Forum. Programs address timely issues and provide practical insights for today’s business leaders.

Who can attend High Center events?

Event eligibility varies. Most of our programs are designed exclusively for our High Center member companies and invited guests. Some programs are open to the public. Registration information for each event will indicate who is eligible to attend.

How do I register for an event?

Visit our Events page to explore upcoming programs. Select an event to find registration information, including the date, location, eligibility, and any applicable registration fees.

Can I bring guests or members of my team to a High Center event?

Guest policies vary by event. Our events are designed so that multiple individuals from our member companies may attend. We intentionally create events that cause additional discussion and learning to occur within our member companies. Please review the registration information for the specific event or contact our team with questions.

What can I expect from a High Center event?

Our events combine meaningful learning with opportunities to connect with other business leaders. Depending on the program, you may hear from nationally recognized speakers, participate in practical workshops, explore timely business topics, or engage in conversation with fellow leaders.

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Through nationally recognized speakers, timely topics, and meaningful conversations, members gain fresh perspectives and practical insights they can apply to their organizations.

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