Alumnae Leadership Conference
Get ready to celebrate the 6th annual Alumnae Leadership Conference (ALC) in 2026 — AOII’s signature event that continues to inspire, connect, and empower alumnae across North America!
Since its launch in 2021, this alumnae-exclusive virtual conference has brought sisters together for meaningful personal and professional development opportunities while strengthening lifelong connections within our sisterhood. Each year, ALC builds on this legacy, and 2026 promises to be another impactful and engaging experience.
Mark Your Calendars!
- Friday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. CT: Friday night is all about connection! The 2026 ALC kicks off with themed Social Hours; one-hour Zoom sessions hosted by the NSLE team and offered at multiple times throughout the evening. Join one, join a few, or join them all as your schedule allows and start the conference weekend feeling connected and energized!
- Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m. CT: Join us for a dynamic day of curated education tracks, a spectacular keynote message, meaningful connection opportunities, and empowering conversations designed to support professional and personal growth.
If you have questions regarding Alumnae Leadership Conference, please contact Kayla Reszka, Associate Director of Lifetime Engagement.
View the complete schedule, and make sure to check out our recap of last year’s conference here.
Meet the Keynote Speaker
Lauren has always considered herself a big dreamer and an entrepreneur at heart. Growing up, she started or dreamt up over a dozen businesses. From designing flyers for dog walking services at age 12 to having her lemonade standing featured on the local news, she never worried about having all the answers — she took action on her dreams and figured things out as she went along.
But as she grew older and began her career in corporate America, a lot of those dreams got pushed to the back burner. Lauren found herself hesitating to ask for a promotion, start a side hustle, or pursue her goals before she felt like she had all the answers.
In March 2020, everything changed and Lauren grew tired of waiting until she felt “ready enough” to pursue her goals. After taking a huge leap and launching the consulting and speaking business that she had always dreamed of, she is now on a mission to empower others to feel they are ready enough (even with only 50% of the answers) and live out the life they deserve. Lauren believes that we should not wait until the perfect moment to reach our goals. Her mission is to empower others to act now and believe they are ready enough.
Share Your Expertise with AOII
AOII is seeking dynamic and engaging programming to enhance the educational experience of our virtual attendees at the 2026 Alumnae Leadership Conference! Subject matter experts, AOII volunteers, higher education professionals, and friends of the Fraternity alike should submit proposals for the breakout education sessions to be presented during the ALC on Saturday, April 18, via this form.