{"id":221335,"date":"2026-02-03T16:19:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T22:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/?post_type=ama_event&#038;p=221335"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:07:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:07:33","slug":"2026-ama-leadership-labs","status":"publish","type":"ama_event","link":"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/events\/general\/2026-ama-leadership-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 AMA Leadership Labs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-role-of-marketing-in-imagining-a-better-post-pandemic-world-addressing-structural-disparities-sustainability-and-social-change\">Inspiring the Next Generation of Chapter Leaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two impactful days of hands-on leadership training, networking, and real-world tools for AMA chapter success.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leadership-Labs-Logo.png?resize=758%2C189\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221990\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.010830921868541;width:419px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leadership-Labs-Logo.png?w=758 758w, https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leadership-Labs-Logo.png?w=300 300w, https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leadership-Labs-Logo.png?w=600 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/2026-leadership-labs-reg\/\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experience-leadership-labs\">Experience Leadership Labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Copy-of-AMA_BLA_WhatIGot_05a_HD_WEB.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-leadership-labs\">What is Leadership Labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership Labs prepares AMA chapter leaders to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact. Through hands-on training and peer collaboration, attendees gain practical tools to strengthen their chapters and elevate their leadership. Participants leave ready to drive results, backed by a national network of AMA leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership development for incoming Chapter Presidents &amp; President-Elects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on, peer-driven learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National AMA leadership community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-why-attend\">Why Attend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Transformational Skills. Confident Leadership. Stronger Chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Lead with confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Build strong chapter foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Expand your leadership network<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve built a whole new community of people that are on the same journey as me.&#8221;<br>&#8211; Henry Adaso, AMA Houston President (2025-26)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-who-should-attend\">Who Should Attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligible roles<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incoming Chapter Presidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incoming President-Elects&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This program is ideal for leaders who are:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eager to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready to innovate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivated to lead change and elevate chapter performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"299\" width=\"1024\" data-id=\"222000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chicago-Willis-Tower.jpg?resize=1024%2C299\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chicago-Willis-Tower.jpg?w=1366 1366w, https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chicago-Willis-Tower.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chicago-Willis-Tower.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chicago-Willis-Tower.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chicago-Willis-Tower.jpg?w=1360 1360w, https:\/\/www.ama.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chicago-Willis-Tower.jpg?w=600 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-event-location\">Event Location <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership Labs will be hosted at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colum.edu\/\">Columbia College Chicago<\/a><\/strong>, an institution known for its focus on creativity, communication, and civic engagement. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Columbia reflects the city\u2019s rich cultural diversity and strong connection to urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an emphasis on creative leadership and real-world impact, Columbia College Chicago provides an inspiring setting for chapter leaders to learn, connect, and lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-photo-gallery\">Photo Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>                                              Take a look at the magic of community from last year&#8217;s University of Cincinnati event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1CT6nn4ix2K7My-StVig2j4Ueoe5hGb4Y?usp=drive_link\">Revisit 2025 LEadership labs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ama-event-policies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/ama-event-policies\/\">AMA Event Policies<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspiring the Next Generation of Chapter Leaders Two impactful days of hands-on leadership training, networking, and real-world tools for AMA chapter success. 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