CEO Summit
2026
CEO Summit
The 2026 CEO Summit is generously
supported by
Leading Across Generations
May 22, 2026 | 9 am – 1:30 pm
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
By invitation only. Registration is open through March 31.
About the Program
Leading Across Change
Museum CEOs are navigating one of the most complex talent environments in decades: persistent staffing challenges, shifting expectations around work, and teams spanning up to five generations. Leading a multigenerational workplace is no longer optional. It is essential to sustaining strong teams, healthy organizational cultures, and mission-driven impact.
The CEO Summit, led by New York Times bestselling author and multigenerational workplace expert Lindsey Pollak, will equip museum leaders with practical strategies needed to lead with clarity, cultural fluency, and confidence in a multigenerational workplace. Participants will learn how to reduce miscommunication, strengthen trust, and drive performance by leveraging the distinct strengths of every generation on their teams Participants will leave with a positive multigenerational mindset and a clear, actionable toolkit for success.
Key Focus Areas:
- Applying emotional intelligence to extend executive influence and drive performance across the museum.
- Leading culture in a multigenerational environment by soliciting feedback, strengthening alignment, and building community.
- Moving beyond stereotypes to navigate generational difference in communication, career pathways, and expectations.
What You Will Gain:
- A clear understanding of the characteristics, motivations, and expectations of distinct generations in the workplace.
- Tactics to overcome the most common points of generational conflict related to career pathing, communication, and culture.
- Practical tools for increasing clarity, reducing conflict and miscommunication, and improving feedback across teams.
- Leadership approaches that build trust, support retention, succession planning, and long-term organizational stability.
About the Presenter
Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker, and is often described as a “generational translator.” She is the author of four career and workplace-advice books and is currently a Visiting Fellow at the NYU Stern School of Business. Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 350 global corporations, law firms, and universities, and her insights have appeared in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and CNBC. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and a proud member of Generation X.
Agenda
The CEO Summit will take place at The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Schedule subject to change.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Bus transportation from the Pennsylvania Convention Center to The Athenaeum of Philadelphia will be provided.
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Welcome and introduction
9:15 am – 10:30 am: Keynote presentation and interactive exercises
10:30 am – 10:45 am: Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am: Facilitated Conversation
11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Report Out
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch
Registration
Registration to the CEO Summit is $750 and includes full registration to the 2026 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. Invitations are non-transferable and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Registration closes on March 31.
The American Alliance of Museums’ mission is to champion equitable and impactful museums by connecting people, fostering learning and community, and nurturing museum excellence.
