2025 Summer Institute
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline DriveJacksonville, FL 32202-5458
United States
Event Details
Leading at the Speed of Change
Organizations are facing a critical leadership gap that threatens growth and hinders potential. In these rapidly changing times, future-ready organizations aren't just aware of this gap—they're actively addressing it.
AFIT’s 2025 learning theme, "Leading at the Speed of Change," empowers higher education leaders like you to drive meaningful change and lead with confidence, even in times of uncertainty. This transformative program provides essential insights, strategies, and tools to:
- Define future-ready leadership: Understand the critical competencies needed to navigate complexity and drive progress in today's dynamic environment.
- Identify leadership gaps: Pinpoint opportunities for growth within your teams and organization, creating a clear roadmap for leadership development.
- Foster collaboration and inclusion: Cultivate a culture of belonging and innovation by leveraging the strengths of your entire team.
- Unlock team potential: Empower individuals and teams to surpass expectations and achieve game-changing results.
- Master change and complexity: Develop the resilience and agility to navigate challenges, from political shifts to technological disruptions.
This isn't just about developing stronger leaders; it's about transforming your organization to thrive in uncertainty and seize the opportunities of tomorrow.
Who's Invited:
- AFIT Member CEOs, Reps, and team members
- Invited guests
Requirement for Gallup Workshops
at Summer Institute
To participate in Gallup’s workshops at Summer Institute, you must complete the CliftonStrengths Full 34 assessment.
Follow these steps to ensure you're ready:
Step 1: Determine Your CliftonStrengths Status and Get Your Full 34 Report by June 1.
Select the option that applies to you:
- I need to take the Full 34 → Complete by by JUNE 1.
- I need to upgrade my Top 5 to the Full 34 → Upgrade by JUNE 1.
- I already have my Full 34 → Proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: More Info to Come in Early June!
In early June, you will receive instructions on how to connect your Full 34 Report to AFIT’s Gallup Access account for custom team reporting and interactive learning at Summer Institute.
Detailed Agenda:
Coming soon...
Learning Partners:
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Stephen "Shed" Shedletzky
Simon Sinek's The Optimism Company
Tim Ziakas
Center for Creative Leadership
Stephen Shields
Gallup
Attire:
For the conference: We recommend "smart casual," which is somewhere between casual and business casual. Nice jeans and sneakers are fine.
Hotel & Meeting Venue:
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 United States
Phone: 904-588-1234
AFIT's discounted hotel block rate is $179 per night. Reservations for the discounted room block are available through July 8, 2025.
Explore Jacksonville:
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel on or before May 31, 2025 you will be charged a $50/person cancellation fee. If you cancel between June 1-June 30, 2025, you will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be awarded after July 1, 2025.
Substitutions are not subject to a cancellation fee. If you need to cancel or substitute a team member, please contact Paul Klute at Paul.Klute@afithighered.com or 785-691-9965.
Agenda
| July 30 | |
| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM | Travel Day Please book your flight to arrive in time to join us for the pre-conference activities below. |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Executive Committee Meeting
Private meeting of AFIT's Executive Committee. Location: Boardroom 4 (3rd floor) |
| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Summer Institute Registration
Pick up your badge, event program, and drink tickets at the registration table. Location: 3rd Floor Elevator Foyer |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
CEO Networking Session
Private networking event for AFIT member CEOs. Location: River Terrace 1 (3rd floor) |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Rep Networking Session
Private networking event for AFIT Reps. Location: City Terrace 12 (3rd floor) |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by BibliU All registered attendees are welcome to join us for a social hour before you head off to your evening dinner plans. Location: River Terrace 3 (3rd floor) |
| July 31 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Location: Grand Foyer 4/5/6 (2nd floor) |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Day 1 - Morning Sessions Location: Grand Ballroom (2nd floor) |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Location: Grand Foyer 4/5/6 |
| 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Day 1 - Afternoon Sessions Location: Grand Ballroom |
| 4:30 PM | Day 1 Adjourns We encourage you to plan a team dinner or evening activity. See VisitJacksonville.com for ideas. |
| August 1 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Location: Grand Foyer 4/5/6 (2nd floor) |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Day 2 - Morning Sessions Location: Grand Ballroom (2nd floor) |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Location: Grand Foyer 4/5/6 |
| 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Day 2 - Afternoon Sessions Location: Grand Ballroom |
| 4:30 PM | Day 2 Adjourns We encourage you to plan a team dinner or evening activity. See VisitJacksonville.com for ideas. |
| August 2 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Location: Grand Foyer 4/5/6 (2nd floor) |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Day 3 - Morning Sessions Location: Grand Ballroom (2nd floor) |
| 12:00 PM | Summer Institute Adjourns Safe travels! See you next year... |
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