Executive Leadership Doesn't Happen by Accident.
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE EXISTS
The Executive Leadership Experience was created for STEM professionals who are ready to elevate their leadership, expand their influence, and intentionally position themselves for executive opportunities.
Through powerful conversations, executive insights, curated networking, and actionable leadership development, attendees will gain practical strategies to help accelerate their growth.
This is more than a conference. This is a room designed for leaders ready for more.
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE EXISTS
An elevated environment.
01
Executive Leadership Sessions
Hear directly from accomplished leaders who have successfully navigated the journey into executive leadership.
02
Executive Conversations
Honest discussions about career growth, visibility, influence, sponsorship, and leadership impact.
03
Curated Connections
Meet professionals, executives, and decision-makers committed to growth and leadership excellence.
04
Actionable Takeaways
Leave with practical strategies you can immediately apply to your career and leadership journey.
Experience Timeline
THE DAY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, Texas
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 – 5:30 PM
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Doors Open
Welcome & Executive Programming Begins
Leadership sessions, executive conversations, and career development programming.
Programming Concludes​
Transition & Refresh Break
VIP Executive Networking Experience
An exclusive opportunity for VIP attendees to continue meaningful conversations and build relationships in an elevated networking environment.
VIP EXPERIENCE
The Executive Circle: Private Leadership Experience
An intimate, high-impact coaching experience for professionals ready to elevate how they lead, show up, and position themselves for executive opportunities.
This is not a panel. This is not passive learning.
This is a curated room of high-performing people engaging in real conversations about leadership, visibility, and advancement.
Led by senior leadership expertise—including executive-level HR insight from a former Boeing leader—this experience provides access to the kind of guidance typically reserved for closed-door conversations.
Includes:
• Private, in-person small-group coaching session
• Direct access to executive-level leadership insight
• Real-time feedback and strategy
• Exclusive virtual follow-up session (2–3 weeks post-event)
Limited to a small group to maintain depth and quality.
Leadership For You. STEM Inspiration For Them.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
While professionals participate in executive leadership programming, students can engage in a dedicated STEM experience designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and future possibilities.
Through hands-on STEM activities and interactions with STEM professionals, students will explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Presented by · Melanin Twins in STEM
General Admission
$149
Full Executive Leadership Experience
Lunch
Executive panels and leadership discussions
Networking opportunities​
Sponsor activations
Choose Your Experience
Early Bird pricing ends October 14, 2026. Student add-ons require a paid adult ticket.
MOST POPULAR
VIP Experience
$279
Everything in General Admission
Priority check-in
Preferred seating
VIP gift
Professional headshot​
VIP Executive Networking Experience
Priority access to speakers
TICKETS
A Room of Leaders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Emerging Leaders
Ready to take the next step.
Managers
Preparing for broader leadership responsibility.
Directors
Expanding influence and executive presence.
Executives
Investing in leadership excellence and community.
Entrepreneurs
Building organizations and teams.
STEM Professionals
Seeking growth, visibility, and connection.
Presented by Melanin Minds in STEM
Dakeesha Wright
Founder, Melanin Minds in STEM
Dakeesha Wright founded Melanin Minds in STEM to prepare underrepresented STEM professionals for executive and senior leadership roles through training, mentorship, coaching, and networking.
We equip high-potential minority STEM professionals with the skills, confidence, and access they need to step into top-level leadership roles.
