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Tobias Tune-Up: A Day of Leadership, Engagement, and Discovery

  • Date: November 12, 2026
  • Location: Conrad Indianapolis
  • Price: $650 for an individual ticket or $5,000 for a table of 8
  • Ticket includes: Breakfast, lunch, networking reception, and all conference materials

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The Tobias Tune-Up: A Day of Leadership, Engagement, and Discovery (LEAD) is a one-day leadership retreat designed by the Tobias Leadership Center at Indiana University to help you tune up your leadership skills and gain cutting-edge strategies to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Through engaging sessions and hands-on learning, you’ll acquire powerful insights into the key competencies that shape empowered, forward-thinking leaders. Step away from the everyday, connect with like-minded peers, and leave feeling energized, equipped, and ready to tackle 21st-century challenges with confidence. Don’t miss this game-changing opportunity.

Who should attend?

  • Emerging and experienced leaders
  • Executives and managers
  • Educators and leadership scholars
  • Anyone eager to sharpen their leadership skills

Revisit the 2025 Tobias Tune-Up to see what you can expect this year

Hear more about the themes, speakers, and takeaways from last year's event.

The Tobias Fellows Tune-Up was an exceptional, full-day event that exceeded my expectations. The opportunity for networking was invaluable, and the speakers were truly outstanding. I'm already looking forward to the next day of learning.

Jodi Whitney | VP Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer, Citizens Energy Group

Leadership is an ongoing practice that requires perpetual growth. The Tune-Up provided an immense return on the development dollars I invested in this day of learning and connection.

Mark Ashworth | Executive Director, Business System Support, Indiana Department of Revenue

What to expect

Join the Tobias Tune-Up to expand your leadership toolbox, build meaningful connections, and learn from industry experts. You'll leave this event feeling inspired and ready to lead after experiencing:

  • Thought-provoking keynote speakers. Hear from inspiring people who are reshaping leadership.
  • Interactive workshops. Join us for hands-on sessions where you can apply leadership concepts in real time.
  • Practical takeaways. Gain tools and strategies you can implement right away.

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Featured speakers

Meet the dynamic speakers who will present at the 2026 Tobias Tune-Up.

Megan Gerhardt

Megan Gerhardt is an internationally recognized expert on generational differences in the workplace, consulting and speaking with leading organizations worldwide. She is the author of Gentelligence, and her framework was featured as Harvard Business Review’s “Big Idea” and selected for its Top 10 Must Reads for 2024. As founder of gentelligence.org, Megan's work focuses on leveraging individual differences to drive stronger collaboration, impact, and organizational performance.

David Husaker

David Hunsaker specializes in teamwork, conflict management, leadership, communication, and negotiation, teaching across MBA and executive programs. His research has been presented globally and published in outlets including Harvard Business Review and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Prior to Kelley, David taught at the New York University’Stern School of Business in Manhattan and Shanghai. He holds a PhD from the University of Utah and speaks fluent Mandarin.

Matt Jones

Matt Jones is a a Certified Master Facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods. His work focuses on how structured play enhances creativity, collaboration, and trust in teams. He is a contributing author to Biohacking Leadership and an associate fellow of the Purdue Teaching Academy. For more than a decade, Matt has designed hands-on experiences for leaders worldwide, blending neuroscience, strategy, and facilitation to help teams think more effectively and solve complex challenges.

What they said about the Tobias Tune-up

“The Tobias Tune-Up was a invaluable experience that provided practical tools and fresh perspectives to strengthen leadership and engagement. It’s a must-attend for anyone committed to growth.”

“This was my first taste of the Tobias Leadership Center, and it was like being at a Vegas buffet. Experiencing a variety of leadership topics revealed areas that need deeper exploration. Talk about leaving the desire of seconds!”

“Thank you for the opportunity to gain deeper, meaningful, and unique perspectives to leadership that I had not experienced before.”

Words they used to describe last year's Tune-up:

  • Thought-provoking
  • Transformative
  • Energizing
  • Topical
  • Impressive
  • Uplifting
  • Inspirational
  • Engaging
  • Refreshing
  • Impactful
  • Educational
  • Revitalizing
  • Empowered

Funding the mission

A portion of every ticket purchased supports the Carol Madison Fund, which reduces participation costs for leaders from not-for-profit organizations in the Tobias Fellows Program. The Carol Madison Fund helps ensure this crucial aspect of the Fellows Program remains robust and diverse. Carol Madison served as the executive director of the Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence for 11 years. She was a key architect in designing and implementing the Fellows Program.

 

Ready to tune up your leadership skills? Register for LEAD 2026.