Voices of the Future: Shaping Leadership in Cleaning & Facility Solutions

This workshop is more than a meeting—it’s a movement. Designed for rising stars in the cleaning and facility solutions industry, the Emerging Leaders Network Workshop is your launchpad to lead with purpose, grow with confidence, and connect with changemakers.

Before we head into the ISSA Advocacy Summit, we’ll gather to ignite fresh ideas, build meaningful relationships, and commit to shaping the future of our industry—together.

Agenda Outline

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome Breakfast & Networking

• Light breakfast served
• Meet fellow emerging leaders and industry mentors
• Icebreaker activity to spark connections

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks

• Welcome by ISSA Leadership
• Purpose of the Emerging Leaders Network
• How this workshop connects to the ISSA Advocacy Summit

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Leadership with Purpose

• Speaker Panel or Fireside Chat: Industry leaders share personal leadership journeys
• Key themes: Integrity, vision, and leading with purpose
• Q&A session with panelists

9:30 AM – 9:50 AM | Professional Growth Breakout

• Small group discussions:
  • What does growth look like in our industry?
  • How do you build confidence and capability?
• Share-back from groups

9:50 AM – 10:10 AM | Innovation & Collaboration Challenge

• Interactive activity: Teams brainstorm a solution to a real industry challenge
• Focus on forward-thinking ideas and cross-functional collaboration
• Quick presentations from each team

10:10 AM – 10:25 AM | Commitment to the Future

• Guided reflection: What will you commit to as an emerging leader?
• Write your leadership pledge or goal for the year
• Option to share with the group or post on a community board

10:25 AM – 10:30 AM | Closing & Transition to Advocacy Summit

• Final remarks and encouragement to participate in the Fly-In
• Group photo opportunity
• Walk over together to the ISSA Advocacy Summit Kickoff