Join chamber leaders from across Indiana for the 2026 Chamber Leadership Summit!   

We will focus on the challenges, opportunities, and changes shaping the chamber industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from one another, share ideas, and discuss practical strategies for building stronger organizations. This conference is designed for executive leadership of an Indiana Chamber. Our featured speaker will be Megan Lucas, CCE, CEcD, IOM.  She is the CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance.  

​Come ready for meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and valuable connections that will help you strengthen your leadership, your chamber, and the community you serve.

​2026 ICEA Leadership Summit Retreat Agenda

Thursday, October 29, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 PM EST - Lunch, Welcome & Opening Remarks
1:00 – 1:15 PM - Shafer Leadership Academy 
1:15 – 1:30 PM - Break
1:30 – 3:30 PM - Megan Lucas 
3:30 - 3:45 PM - Networking Break
3:45 – 4:45 PM - Roundtable Discussions
4:45 – 5:15 PM - Afternoon Reflections 
5:30 PM Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Shafer Leadership Academy
6:30 PM - Dinner on your own - Stay tuned for dinner options! 

Friday, October 30, 2026
8:30 - 10:00 AM - Megan Lucas  
10:00 – 10:15 AM - Break 
10:15 - 11:30 AM - Roundtable Discussions 
11:30 - 12:00 AM - Summit Wrap-Up 

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COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR

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FEATURED SPEAKER: MEGAN LUCAS, CCE, CEcD, IOM Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer