Leading 2 WinLeading 2 Win 2026
The 4th Annual Summit centers on one day — Friday, September 11, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 — when service members, veterans, military families, employers and civilian allies fill STATION Austin for keynotes, workshops and the Career & Resource Fair. Three community events surround it: the Gold Star Families Reception on Thursday, game day on Saturday, and the 9/11 Heroes Run on Sunday.
we still show up.
We gather not only to remember the fallen, but to prove what the country they served can still build together.
More than a
conference.
A bridge.
Leading2Win unites service members, veterans, civilians, employers and supporters to educate, break down barriers, build lasting bonds, and activate real-world solutions — unleashing the full strength of our shared potential, with impact that lasts far beyond the event. It all comes together on Friday, September 11 in downtown Austin, with community events on either side of it.
Generations in one room
Military service, veteran leadership, and civilian innovation — the way it looks when the people who care most are finally together.
Defense innovation, up close
Cutting-edge demos and hands-on displays connecting the community with today’s military. No PowerPoints, just whiteboards.
The whole family, welcome
Service members, veterans, spouses and supporters — plus year-round connection through our Monthly Mentorship Meetups (#MCM3).
Reserve Your Place
Tickets are for the main conference on Friday, September 11 at STATION Austin. Free RSVP for those who serve and their families — every gift helps us comp a service member’s seat. The events on the 10th, 12th and 13th are separate community gatherings, open to attendees.
Register & Tickets
Fri, Sept 11Sponsorships & Donations
Tax-deductibleChoose a sponsorship level to pay securely by card, or contact us if you’d rather be invoiced. Every sponsorship helps comp a service member’s seat.
View Sponsorship Levels Contact Us to SponsorGeneral Donation
Want to give a custom amount? Every dollar helps comp a service member’s seat.
Real Talk.
Real People.
Honest conversations between leaders who’ve served and led — how you lead, how you transition, and how you win.
Friday Is the Summit
Everything the ticket covers happens on Friday, September 11. The other three days are optional community events you are welcome to join.
The Summit Day
Career & Resource Fair from 10 AM, main programme noon to 6 PM — keynotes, two workshop blocks, mentor matching, the showcase floor and a closing watch party, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. This is the day your registration is for.
Gold Star Families Reception
An evening reception honoring the families of the fallen, opening the summit. Invitation Only.
Gold StarGame Day — Bevo Blvd & UT Fan Fest
We are not hosting a formal tailgate this year. Join the fun and game-day atmosphere at Bevo Blvd and UT Fan Fest before kickoff.
More Info, Click Here9/11 Heroes Run
Close the weekend on the move — the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run.
More Info, Click HereSpeaker Lineup
Keynotes and panelists across every branch and sector.
Volunteer & Partner Events
Community activations around the main conference — ways to serve and connect.
The Main Conference Agenda
Doors at 0800, fair floor from 1000, main programme from noon — two workshop blocks, mentor matching, and a closing keynote that rolls straight into happy hour.
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Volunteer Check-In & Staging
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Registration & Information
- 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Booth Registration & Set-UpExhibitors only
- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Career & Resource FairOmni lobby — exhibitor info
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120012:00 PM
Opening Fireside Chat & Lunch
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
13001:00 PM
Post-Fireside Q&A & Networking
1:00 PM to 1:45 PMWith the speakers, off-stage.
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13151:15 PM
Session 1
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM · concurrent — pick one- 1AExploring Funding for Your Business
- 1CVeteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneurship
- 1DTips & Tricks for SkillBridge
- 1ENavigating Disabilities & Claims in Your Next Chapter
- 1FHiring Veterans & Military Spouses
- 1GCivic Participation — Continue Your Service!
- 1HMilitary Spouse Support
- 1IPTS Resilience & Mental Health
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14002:00 PM
Mentor Matching Exercise
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM · runs alongside Session 2 -
14152:15 PM
Session 2
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM · concurrent — pick one- 2ASmall Biz & Startups: Work with the Army!
- 2BImproving the Transition Experience
- 2CCareers in Space & Defense Innovation
- 2DReal Estate: Buying, Selling & Investing for Financial Freedom
- 2EProblem & Solution Workshop for Nonprofits
- 2FExceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
- 2GStorytelling Session with Authors
- 2HOutdoor Programs for Healing, Health & Wellness
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15303:30 PM
Closing Keynote & Upstairs Happy Hour
3:30 PM to 6:00 PMClosing Keynote Watch Party & Career & Resource Fair Happy Hour
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM · open to all attendees
Agenda subject to change. Sponsors help co-create this programming and send the subject-matter experts and speakers who lead these conversations — become a sponsor.
Where to stay
A block of discounted rooms is held for summit attendees. Book direct with the hotel — the link below carries the summit group rate.
701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Choose a sponsorship level below to pay securely by card — or email us to be invoiced.
Sponsorship
Support the military-veteran community while reaching thousands of engaged leaders.
Our 2026 Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsor PCSI — All Abilities, One Mission -
Gold Sponsor Jeanette Spain, REALTOR® | 21-Year Air Force Veteran -
Gold Sponsor -
Silver Sponsor T2COM — U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command
- Two (2) VIP tickets
- Optional table at the career & resource fair
- Your SME in multiple sessions
- Website recognition: bio, headshot, LinkedIn & logo
- 2 VIP + 2 GA tickets
- Optional resource-fair table
- Co-create & exclusively sponsor a workshop
- Weekly L2W newsletter highlight
- All Camo benefits
- 4 VIP + 2 GA tickets
- Optional resource-fair table
- Host continental breakfast (10–11 AM) or the afternoon coffee break
- Co-create & exclusively sponsor a workshop
- All Bronze benefits
- 6 VIP + 4 GA tickets
- Host lunch or happy hour — stage time and/or recorded video + branded swag
- Co-create two (2) workshops
- Speak at a #MCM3 (recorded for the podcast)
- All Silver benefits
- 6 VIP + 4 GA tickets
- Presenting sponsor of the Voltron Room (meals & convenings) or Captain America Room (keynotes)
- Branding prominent all day
- Two (2) workshops + #MCM3 slot
- All Gold benefits · perks TBD
Career & Resource Fair
Join us on the exhibit floor at the 4th Annual Leading 2 Win Summit. We anticipate hosting close to four hundred Veterans, active duty service members, military spouses and family members, industry leaders, and civilian allies on Friday, September 11 at STATION Austin, with community events across the weekend on either side of it.
This year we are also honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation.
Every fair participant receives a 6 ft table, two chairs, a black tablecloth, and two (2) General Admission tickets including continental breakfast, lunch, and happy hour.
Space is limited and tables go first come, first served. Fill in the form, pay, and your table is confirmed on the spot — there is no waiting on an approval email. We still review the floor afterwards so it serves the people attending: if an organization isn’t the right fit we will say so and refund the fee in full.
| Type of Organization | Rate — through 9/11 |
|---|---|
| Nonprofit, government, educational or VSO | $75.00 |
| For-Profit Company | $150.00 |
Early-bird pricing closed on August 18. These are the rates checkout will charge.
Already a sponsor at Camo level or above? Your table is included — fill in the form below and select your sponsorship level. There is nothing to pay; we will match it to your sponsorship and confirm your table by email. Not a sponsor yet? Camo has sold out, but Bronze and above still include a table alongside their other benefits.
For other sponsorship opportunities, including co-creating a workshop or sending an SME or speaker, contact Joseph Kopser at joseph@leading2win.org.
Patty Morgan & Adam Rosenfield, Co-Chairs, Career & Resource Fair.
In 2025, the room was ready
Military leaders, veterans, spouses, civilian employers and advocates — packed into every seat, leaning in. This is what bridging the gap looks like.
Reserve your place.
Who backed us in 2025
Leading to Win 2025 was made possible by the generous support of these organizations. 2026 partnerships are open now — come join them.