Schedule
IMPORTANT
Please note that the 2027 LeadershipITE Program includes two, in-person meetings. The January program will be held in Washington, DC, and the final program and graduation will take place in conjunction with the Annual Meeting in Calgary in July. Before applying, please confirm that you are able to travel internationally and that your passport is current and will not expire within six months of either in-person program.
U.S. citizens traveling to Canada need a valid U.S. passport book, passport card, or NEXUS card. Specific document rules depend heavily on your mode of transport and citizenship status.
Canadian citizens traveling from Canada to the United States need a valid passport, NEXUS card, or other compliant trusted traveler document. Air travelers must have a valid passport or NEXUS card, while land and water travelers age 16 and older need a WHTI-compliant document, and children age 15 and under may use a birth certificate.
2027 LeadershipITE Program Schedule (subject to change)
All DC and virtual times are ET
Class of 2027 Orientation Webinar
December 7, 2026 3:00-4:30 p.m.
SESSION #1 (IN-PERSON): Brain profile, Adapt for the Team, Triggers
Friday, January 8, 2027 – 7pm Meet-up and group activity; 8pm Monument Tour/Social
Saturday, January 9, 2027 – 8:30am – 4pm LITE; 5:30pm-8pm CLT/IBOD
Sunday, January 10, 2027 – 8:30am – 3pm LITE; 6pm Alumni Social
(TRB January 10-14, 2027)
SESSION #2 (VIRTUAL) Shark Tank
Monday, January 25, 202 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
2:00-3:30 is actual SHARK TANK WITH THE ITE BOARD OF DIRECTION
SESSION #3 (VIRTUAL): High-Functioning Communication Skills
Monday, February 8, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #4 (VIRTUAL): Difficult Discussions Part I
Monday, February 22, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #5 (VIRTUAL): Difficult Conversations Part 2 & Energy Management
Monday, March 8, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #6 (VIRTUAL): Triggered Staff
Monday, March 29, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #7 (VIRTUAL): Change Management
Monday, April 19, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #8 (VIRTUAL): Memorable Presentations
Monday, May 10, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #9 (VIRTUAL): Presentation Coaching & Storytelling
Monday, May 24, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #10 (VIRTUAL): Group Project Final Presentations
Monday, June 21, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Group Project Final Presentations - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
SESSION #11 (VIRTUAL): Decision-making, Powerful Questions and Delegation
Monday, July 12, 2027 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
SESSION #12 (IN-PERSON): Delegation, Goal Setting
Saturday, July 24, 2027 – 12pm IBOD Lunch; 1:30pm-5pm LITE
Sunday, July 25, 2027 – 9am – 3pm LITE
Tuesday, July 27, 2027 – 12-2 p.m. Awards Lunch LITE Graduation
2027 ITE International Annual Meeting and Exhibition
July 25-28, 2027 (July 24 & 25 for programs and LITE graduation on July 27)
BMO Centre
Calgary, AB, Canada
Questions
Contact leadership@ite.org.