Join us for the 4th biannual Leading Change Conference as we explore our theme, Leadership Matters, through a wealth of interdisciplinary research and perspectives.
February 13th-14th, 2025
Hartman Hall Forum, room 2021
Harrisonburg, VA
Registration
Each individual will need to create an Iris account to access the registration page.
Registration for the 2025 Leading Change Conference is now open! Secure your spot to experience top-tier graduate and professional leadership research.
Registration includes:
- Access to all in-person conference sessions including presentations, workshops, and round-table conversations.
- Admission to the keynote address.
- Complimentary meals and refreshments on both conference days.
- Opportunities to connect with other leadership scholars and professionals face-to-face.
Keynote Speaker
Carly Fiorina
National Honorary Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission
“A leader needs to know when a decision must be made, and how much information is needed to make a good decision. The leader needs to take the time—make the time—to gather the information needed to decide in the way that's most productive. But we tend to view [Elon Musk-style executives] as business heroes. I guarantee you those people are making as many mistakes as good decisions. What you want is a high ratio of making the right decision.”
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General Registration 12/1/24 - 1/17/25 |
Late Registration 1/18/25 - 2/3/25 |
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| Student | $75 | $125 |
| Faculty/Professional | $100 | $125 |
To reserve a room at the nearby Hotel Madison, please use the button below to secure a special rate of $110 on February 12 and 13, and $165 on February 14.
Bookings made outside of this link or after January 12, 2025 will be subject to standard daily rates.
The conference will be held in the College of Business Learning Complex, which includes both Hartman Hall and Zane Showker Hall. Both buildings include accessible entrances with automatic doors, elevators between floors, and accessible and gender-neutral restrooms.
Physical address:
421 Bluestone Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
To learn more about the location or accessibility of any facility on campus, please refer to JMU's interactive campus map. The map includes university buildings and parking lots.
For conference attendees who are not currently enrolled at or employed by JMU, a digital visitor's parking pass will be needed if you plan to park on campus from 11:00 am-4:00 pm on either conference day.
Parking for the event will be reserved in P Lot, located in front of Hartman Hall. No physical parking passes will be necessary. Please note that standard enforcement will continue in other parking lots on campus, and that guests are prohibited from parking in specialty spaces such as Service Vehicle spaces, expired timed spaces, or fire lanes. For any questions regarding campus parking and to reserve your visitor's parking pass, please consult JMU Parking Services.
We would like this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants! Please email leadcc@jmu.edu with any considerations (e.g. disability, wellness, cultural, dietary, etc.) you would like us to know about as we plan the 2025 Leading Change Conference.
Conference Chair: Assistant Professor Nara Yoon, School of Strategic Leadership Studies, James Madison University
With special thanks to: 4-VA and JMU College of Business
