Get your leader hats on and join iLEAD, the ultimate program to up your leadership game and connect with tourism professionals! The power-packed sessions promise to fuel your motivation, boost your network, and breathe in new life. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, this event will be your secret weapon. This one and a half day event is limited to no more than 30 participants.

Venue: Historic Park Inn
15 W State Street | Mason City, IA

Event Schedule: Learn more about Speakers and Sessions

• Wednesday, February 19 (optional)
  6 – 9 PM – Simply Nourished: Charcuterie board lesson and wine tasting; all attendees will get to take home a charcuterie board. Followed by a light dinner (on your own) at The Draftsman in the basement of the Historic Park Inn.
• Thursday, February 20
  7:45 – 8:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
  8:30 – 9 AM – Welcome
  9 – 10:30 AM – “The Six Keys to Leading with Intention”, Ethan Miller
  10:40 AM – 12:10 PM – “Bend Time, Don’t Break It: 168-Hour Perspective”, Tara Allen
  12:10 – 12:45 PM – Lunch
  12:45 – 2:15 PM – “A.I./I.A.- Artificially Intelligence Iowa: Streamline, Automate, Innovate”, Tara Allen
  2:30 – 4 PM – “The World’s Largest Social Business Network – How to Be More Effective on LinkedIn”, Sheila Scarborough
  4:10 – 5:10 PM – “Building Stronger Communities: The Power of Collaborative Care Across Industries”, John Derryberry
  5:30 – 9:30 PM – Offsite Dinner & Activity: Choose to unwind after a productive day with an adult beverage at Fat Hill Brewing. At 6:30 PM, a shuttle will transport the group to dinner at Pasttime Gardens, where you’ll discover “one of Mason City’s best-kept secrets.” After dinner, we’ll head to Walsh’s Shebeen, a local speakeasy, for an exclusive mixology lesson. Wrap up the evening with live music and conversation at Brix Wine & Whiskey.
• Friday, February 21
  8 – 8:45 AM – Breakfast & Networking
  8:45 – 9 AM – Welcome
  9 – 10 AM – “Leading with Purpose: Building a Thriving Community Through Bold Educational Leadership”, Bridgette Exman Dunn
  10:15 – 11:15 AM – “Black and White Leadership Lessons”, Chief of Police Jeff Brinkley
  11:15 – 11:45 AM – Link to Learning, iLEAD Planning Committee
  11:45 AM – 1 PM – Lunch & Closing: group photo

Registration:

The registration cost includes participation in all speakers, Thursday meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks), Friday meals (breakfast, lunch), and attendee gifts.

• $225 for iTIP Members
• $275 for non-members

Hotel Block:

• A room block is set up at the Historic Park Inn at a rate of $115++.
  Please call 641-422-0015 and reference “ITEP” to secure a room from the block. The block is available until February 1, 2025.

Thank you to our event sponsors: