SAAB Student Leadership Summit 2025
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton
2431 N.Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803
SAAB Student Leadership Summit 2025 (Tentative)
Thursday, March 27th & Friday, March 28th, 2025
Summit Conference Theme:
“Embracing the Future: Smarter…Stronger…Successful”
| Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | ||||
| TIME | FUNCTION | SPEAKERS | LOCATION | ATTENDEES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30pm-5:00pm | Summit Registration | DoubleTree Hotel(Lobby) | ||
| 6:00pm-7:00pm | Welcome Reception Remarks |
Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, SAAB Founder/CEO Special Remarks: Invited Guests |
Doubletree Hotel Glendalough Ballroom Corridor | |
| 7:00pm | Dinner On Your Own | |||
| 8:00pm-10:00pm |
Join the SAAB HQ Team at Andy B’s Bowling Lane Fellowship 1127 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 |
1127 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 | Attendance Optional | |
| Friday, March 28th, 2025 | ||||
| TIME | FUNCTION | SPEAKERS | LOCATION | ATTENDEES |
| 8:00am-8:55am | Conference Registration | ********************************************** | Lobby | All |
| 8:30am-8:55am | Continental Breakfast | ********************************************** | Conference Center Corridor | All |
| 9:00am-9:30am |
Opening Session: Moderator: Kendrick Edwards, President, MSU SAAB Chapter |
REMARKS Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent, Springfield Public Schools Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams, President, Missouri State University |
Rath Dangan Ballroom | All |
| 9:30am-10:10am |
Student Panel Discussion, Speaking to Conference Theme: Embracing The Future: Smarter…Stronger…Successful |
Tyler Burt, Vice President, MSU SAAB Chapter | Rath Dangan Ballroom | All |
| 10:15am-11:45am | ~SUMMIT WORKSHOP~ | |||
| PROFESSIONAL SESSION |
Facilitator: Dr. Terrence Hinson, SAAB Faculty, Molloy University, Long Island, NY |
Ann McCluster Meeting Room | Professionals | |
| STUDENT SESSION (SAAB/B2B) |
Facilitator: Secoy Hogdes, SAAB MSU Alum MSU SAAB Chapter Presentation |
Rath Dangan Ballroom | MS/HS/College | |
| STUDENT SESSION (SAAB/S2S) |
Facilitator: Rachel Rosas, Human Resource Director Reliable Auto Group |
Glendalough 1 Ballroom | ||
| Invitation Only |
SAAB RESEARCH FOCUS GROUP Facilitator: SAAB National Headquarters |
Invitation Only | O’Reilly Board Room | |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm |
LUNCHEON |
Featured Fireside Chat Between Mentor & Mentee: Max Buetow, CEO (Cox Health) Chris Wells, MSU SAAB Chapter |
Glendalough Ballroom 2 & 3 |
ALL |
| 1:00pm-1:45pm |
PLENARY SESSION Moderator: Kendrick Edwards, President, SAAB MSU |
Speakers:TBA
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Rath Dangan Ballroom | ALL |
| 1:45-2:00pm | CLOSING REMARKS: |
Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, SAAB Founder-CEO |
Rath Dangan Ballroom | ALL |
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Special thanks to our sponsors: |
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