One of the central missions of the ASTA Leadership Summit is to offer leadership development training and networking for those newer to the seed business. As such, the conference agenda features an entire track of leadership development sessions (see below).

New this year, early-career professionals have the opportunity to not only attend, but also serve as a speaker, round table facilitator and Career Fair table host for our new student program. Learn more here

Additionally, in case it helps you gain permission to attend, here is a template approval permission letter for you to use in your own workplace to help relay the value of participating in the event to your supervisor. 

Here is the recommended track of Leadership Development program sessions being held this year (note: all sessions on June 22 in the full conference agenda are also open to any registrant):

Monday, June 12, 2023
Opening General Session and ASTA Annual Meeting9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Intro to ASTA for Students11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Students: "Last Year I Was You" & Panel Discussion11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Women in Seed: Perspectives for Everyone1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Resiliency of People: The Workforce2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
NEW! Student Career Fair and Poster Presentations4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Leadership Development Workshop: Developing Your Personal Resilience12:15 PM - 1:30 PM