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2023 National Conference


The Association of Leadership Programs is thrilled to partner with Leadership Knoxville to bring the 2023 ALP National Conference to beautiful Eastern Tennessee! The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains! 

In Knoxville, they pride themselves on their unique mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cultural attractions. In other words, it's a-nature-loving-adventure-seeking-artsy-kinda-town. We can't wait to welcome you! The 2023 National Conference will be held July 24 - 27. 

Below you will find a conference schedule, information on pre-conference excursions and learning sessions, workshop details, hotel booking details, and more.

See you soon in Rocky Top, Tennessee!  


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Hotel Information

The conference host hotel is the Marriott Knoxville Downtown

The Marriott Knoxville Downtown is conveniently located just steps away from the Knoxville Convention Center, where the ALP National Conference will take place. 

The Marriott Knoxville Downtown is located at 525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Daily check-in begins at 3:00 PM ET.

Schedule of Events

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Monday, July 24

10:30 AM - 3:00 PM           Excursions/ Pre-Conference Workshops
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM             Attendee Orientation
6:00 PM                               Doors Open @ Neyland Stadium for Welcome Reception
6:30 PM                               Welcome Reception @ Neyland Stadium - Program Begins
8:00 PM                               Welcome Reception Concludes

Tuesday, July 25

6:00 AM - 7:40 AM             Optional Morning Wellbeing Activities | Marriott Hotel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM             Buffet Breakfast Available | Ballroom A&B
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM             Ambassadors Meeting | Ballroom A&B
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM           Opening Session w. David Jones, DOTI | Ballroom A&B
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM         Break | Henley Concourse
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM         Workshops - Click for Session Details | 301 Rooms
11:45 AM                              Lunch Buffet Opens | Ballroom A&B
12:00 PM                              Membership Luncheon | Ballroom A&B
2:00 - 3:00 PM                     Workshops - Click for Session Details | 301 Rooms
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM              Break | Henley Concourse
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM              Workshops - Click for Session Details | 301 Rooms
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM              Networking Happy Hour
6:00 PM                                Dinner on Your Own - Sign ups for group reservations available

Wednesday, July 26

6:50 AM - 7:40 AM               Optional Morning Wellbeing Activity | Marriott Hotel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM               Buffet Breakfast Available | Ballroom A&B
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM               Affinity Group Networking 
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM             Break
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM          Workshops - Click for Session Details  | 301 Rooms
11:45 AM                               Lunch Buffet Opens | Ballroom A&B
12:00 PM                               Luncheon Keynote w. John Tolsma, Knowledge Launch | Ballroom A&B
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM               Workshops - Click for Session Details  | 301 Rooms
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM               Break
3:30 PM  - 5:00 PM              Workshops - Click for Session Details | 301 Rooms
5:00 PM                                 Dinner on Your Own - Sign ups for group reservations available

Thursday, July 27All Events on Thursday take place in Ballroom A&B

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM               Buffet Breakfast Available 
8:10 AM                                 Closing Remarks | Lura Hammond - Executive Director, ALP
8:15 AM                                 Excellence in Innovation Award Recognition
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM               Restory Your Leadership with Michael McRay, Becoming Restoried
9:30 AM                                 Break
9:40 AM - 10:50 AM             Leadership Connections Live: AI on the Rise | Centering Authenticity Amidst Innovation
10:50 AM                               2024 Conference Location Announcement
11:00 AM                               Conference Concludes

Travel Information

Airports near Knoxville
Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the closest airport to Knoxville, Tennessee, and is located just 12 miles from downtown Knoxville. McGhee Tyson Airport boasts 120 daily flights from more than 20 nonstop destinations. Airlines that currently operate at TYS include Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines. Click here to learn more about McGhee Tyson Airport.

Downtown Knoxville Transportation
Knoxville is proud to offer FREE trolley service downtown and to the nearby University of Tennessee campus. Trolleys run until 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and offer late-night service on weekends. A stop is conveniently located near the ALP National Conference Hotel and the Convention Center. 

Driving to Knoxville
Nestled in beautiful East Tennessee, Knoxville is located within an 8-hour drive for a number of ALP members. Want to avoid airport hassle? Consider a road trip! 

  • Atlanta, GA - 3 hours
  • Baltimore, MD - 8 hours
  • Birmingham, AL - 4 hours
  • Charleston, SC - 6 hours
  • Columbus, OH - 5.5 hours
  • Indianapolis, IN - 5.5 hours
  • Memphis, TN - 6 hours
  • Richmond, VA - 6.5 hours
  • St. Louis, MO - 7 hours


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