The Phoenix Conversationon Board Leadership

DATEThursday, October 1, 2026
TIME2:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
COST$250

About the Event

This in-person gathering connects aspiring board leaders and business executives with corporate directors serving on boards across your region and industries. Through curated conversations, strategic introductions, and candid governance insight, participants expand their network, elevate their visibility, and take meaningful steps toward board service.

Venue
onsemi global headquarters
Time
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
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Phoenix, AZ

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  • DateThursday, October 1, 2026
  • Time2:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
  • Venueonsemi global headquarters
  • Cost$250
  • Fireside Chat

    “Beyond the Resume” with Lee Hanson, Vice Chair, Heidrick & Struggles and moderated by Keith Meyer, President of Directors Academy.

  • Panel Discussion

    “Future-Proofing the Boardroom: What the Next Generation of Directors Must Know”, moderated by Tony Wells, AZ-VC, Yelp, Nexstar, Amalgamated Bank, TripleLift.

  • Coaching by

    Board Directors and Networking Reception

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Tony Wells

Moderator

Venture Partner, AZ-VC; Board Director, Yelp, Nexstar, Amalgamated Bank, TripleLift

Keith Meyer

Keynote Speaker

President

Directors Academy

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Lee Hanson

Keynote Speaker

Vice Chair, Heidrick & Struggles; Board Director, Analysis Group Inc., Students Rising Above

Christine Barone

Panelist

President and CEO, Dutch Bros Coffee; Board Director, Yelp

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Denise Jackson

Panelist

Board Member

Tractor Supply Company

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