Director Leadership Conference
November 18-20, 2025
November 18-20, 2025
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration Open
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration Open
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Conference Welcome & General Session #1: AI in Ag Finance: Hype Vs. Reality
2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break
2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BO #1A/B (Audit & Risk / Emerging Interests): "The Captive's Focus on Cyber Security"
BO #1C (Board Dynamics): "Director Expectations: More Than Just a Title"
#1D-System Orientation for Directors: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Breakfast
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Registration Open
8 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
General Session #2: "Washington Update"
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions #2
#2A-Audit/Risk: "Emerging Trends"
#2B-Emerging Interests: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
#2C-Board Dynamics: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
#2D-System Orientation for Directors: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
General Session #3: "Managing Through Periods of Disruption: What Board Members Need to Know About the Current Landscape"
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions #3
#3A-Audit/Risk: "Case Study in AI"
#3B-Emerging Interests: "Keeping Pace with the Impacts of Cyber Technology"
#3C: Board Dynamics: "Geopolitical Risks - Scenario Planning"
#3D-System Orientation for Directors: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions #4
#4A-Audit/Risk: "Board's Role as it Relates to Increase in Credit Risk"
#4B-Emerging Interests: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
#4C-Board Dynamics: "Board Panel"
#4D-System Orientation Directors: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Breakfast
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Registration Open
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
General Session #4: "Coffee & Conversations"
9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Breakout Sessions #5
#5A-Audit/Risk: "What do Audit Committees Need to Know?"
#5B.1-Emerging Interests: "Future of Capital Markets for Small and Medium Associations"
#5B.2-Emerging Interests: "Future of Capital Markets for Large Associations"
#5C-Board Dynamics: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
#5D-System Orientation for Directors: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
General Session #5: "Session Title and Speaker to be Announced"
Guest Meal Package
Guest Meal Package: $325 (includes conference breakfasts, lunch and reception)
Please note: Admittance into the breakfast, lunch and reception requires a badge to enter the room. If a spouse or guest is accompanying you to the conference and wants to join you for meals, a guest meal package must be purchased.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
TOUR #1: Desert Jeep Adventure
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Depart Lobby at 8:15 a.m.)
Cost: $289 per person (advance purchase required)
4-Wheeling Jeep Adventure with Lunch in the Desert
Open to All Guests and Attendees!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Sonoran Desert! This rugged 4-wheeling adventure is designed for guests and attendees looking to experience Arizona’s wild beauty up close.
You’ll be picked up in open-air jeeps and whisked away to the desert trailhead—just a 25-minute transfer. From there, our experienced jeep wranglers, true outdoor enthusiasts, will guide you through a breathtaking landscape of desert floor and majestic mountains. Along the way, they’ll share their deep knowledge of the region’s native flora and fauna.
As you traverse the rugged terrain, keep your eyes peeled for desert wildlife—deer, jackrabbits, javelina, and more may cross your path. You’ll also enjoy a short botanical nature walk, offering a deeper appreciation for the lush and vibrant ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert, considered the most biologically diverse desert in the world.
After your adventure, relax and enjoy a delicious lunch served in the desert setting—an ideal way to reflect on your journey and connect with fellow attendees.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the desert like never before—perfect for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and anyone looking to make lasting memories.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 9:15 - 4:00 p.m.. (Depart Lobby at 9:30 a.m.)
Cost: $159 per person (advance purchase required)
San Xavier Mission, Tubac Art Village & Tumacacori Mission Tour
Step back in time on this enriching 6-hour tour through Southern Arizona’s cultural and historical treasures.
Begin with a visit to the stunning San Xavier Mission, known as the “White Dove of the Desert.” This beautifully preserved 18th-century Spanish baroque church still serves the local Tohono O’odham community and offers a glimpse into centuries-old religious traditions and architecture.
Next, enjoy lunch at Wisdom’s Café before exploring Tubac, a vibrant artist colony with deep historical roots. Once a Spanish presidio, Tubac now features galleries, studios, and shops where art and history meet.
The journey continues along the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail to Tumacacori Mission, part of a national historical park preserving the ruins of early Spanish missions. Discover the mission’s gardens and learn about the lives of the Franciscan padres and native peoples who once lived there.
Note: This tour includes moderate walking. Comfortable shoes recommended.