HSMAI Mike Leven Leadership Conference

March 17-18, 2026 | Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel | Los Angeles, CA

The HSMAI Mike Leven Leadership Conference is an exclusive, invitation only event for chapter leaders in the Americas Region hosted by HSMAI and supported by the Michael and Andrea Leven Foundation to say a very sincere thank you. Gather with fellow chapter leaders to learn, celebrate, connect, and share. The conference is a mix of keynote speakers, collaborative working sessions, and roundtable discussions. 

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Who should attend?

Chapter Presidents & Managing Directors (if applicable) are required to attend per the chapter assessment report (CAR). All current chapter board members and leadership volunteers are welcome.

The chapter typically pays the transportation and hotel costs for the chapter president, president-elect, and the managing director.

Meeting Dress Code: Business Casual

**Tentative Schedule for 2026, all times subject to change

CONFERENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Day 1

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 

8:00am – 11:30am     Presidents/Managing Directors Meeting
                                        **Invite only for current Presidents, President Elects & Managing Directors

11:30am                       Registration Opens

12:15pm                       Welcome & Networking Lunch

1:15pm-5:30pm          Day 1 Sessions * Frank W. Berkman Best of the Best Chapter Awards

5:30-7:00pm                Opening Reception

 

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Day 2

Wednesday March 18, 2026

8:00am                       Breakfast & Networking Time

9:00am-5:00pm        Day 2 Sessions including networking lunch

5:00-8:00pm              Closing Reception

Registration Fees:

  • Current Collegiate Presidents & Collegiate President Elect Members – Complimentary
  • Current HSMAI Chapter Presidents, Chapter President Elects & Managing Director – $300
  • All other current HSMAI Chapter Board Members, HSMAI Advisory Board Members, HSMAI Americas Board Members & HSMAI Foundation Board Members – $375
  • Former Chapter, Advisory Board or Americas Board Members – $500

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REGISTRATION POLICIES

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received four weeks prior to the conference will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received between four and one week out are entitled to a 50% refund, or 100% roll-over to the 2027 conference. Cancellations received within one week will not be refunded, except in the case of a medical emergency (including if you are required to isolate due to covid exposure). The transferring of a registration to a fellow HSMAI Chapter Board Leader and must be requested in writing. All cancellations and transfers must be submitted in writing to mandie.hart@hsmai.org and jenny.teeson@hsmai.org.

Confirmation

If you register online, you will immediately receive an electronic confirmation of your registration. If you faxed, mailed, or called in your registration and have not received a confirmation within 10 business days, please contact mandie.hart@hsmai.org.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, HSMAI meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by HSMAI. 

Corporate Confidentiality, Antitrust Guidelines, & Code of Conduct

Attendees at HSMAI’s events must agree to follow HSMAI’s statement on corporate confidentialityantitrust guidelines, and code of conduct.

Special Accommodations

HSMAI is committed to providing access to all individuals attending the conference. Those needing any special accommodations (e.g., sign-language interpretation or large-type print materials) should email Jenny Teeson.

2026 Speakers Coming Soon  

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel is offering very special rate of $149.00 – $169.00 per night, plus tax. Room block cut off is February 16, 2026.

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** Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel have extended the special room rate pre & post conference.

Please see this prospectus for partnership opportunities and contact partnership@hsmai.org with questions.

Organizational Member Company Partners & Their Resources for Chapters

Chapter leaders have the opportunity to leverage the expertise of our organizational members. These partners bring valuable industry knowledge and insights, and as a benefit of their membership, they can propose topics for presentations and engagement ideas tailored to chapters.  Collaborating with our partners can help enhance chapter’s programming, provide meaningful resources to members, and strengthen connections across the HSMAI network in the Americas Region.

HSMAI 2024 Leadership Conference – Partner Program Directory

These resources will be updated periodically throughout the year as Organizational Member companies share updates.