AIST 2025 Leadership Conference

18–20 November 2025 • The Scottsdale Resort and Spa • Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Tuesday, 18 November

11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Recreational Activities Off-Site Activities (Optional)
5–6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception and Registration

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Wednesday, 19 November

7:30–8:30 a.m.Breakfast and Registration
8:30–9:15 a.m.Welcome by AIST Executive Director, Agenda Review and Attendee Introductions
9:15–10:15 a.m.Leadership Program
10:15–10:45 a.m.Break    
10:45–11:15 a.m.Leadership Program
11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.Strategic Program Updates
12–1 p.m.Lunch
1–2:15 p.m.Economic Perspectives
Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Armada Corporate Intelligence 
2:15–2:45 p.m. 
Break
2:45–3:30 p.m.
“Air-It-Out” Discussion — Questions, Comments, Concerns
3:30–5 p.m.
Leadership Program
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Networking Reception

Thursday, 20 November

8–9 a.m.
Breakfast
9–10 a.m.
Leadership Program
10–10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Leadership Program
10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting (private)
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:30–2:30 p.m.
“Steel Pursuit” Trivia
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Conference Summary
3–5 p.m.
AIST Board of Directors Meeting (private)  
 *All posted times are subject to change.