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Eye Banker Leadership Program

February 18, 2026 – February 20, 2026

Join EBAA and your eye banking peers February 18-20, at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel for the Eye Banker Leadership Program.

The event opens with an off-site educational event, followed by a two-day program featuring sessions and workshops designed to provide attendees with information and tools to accelerate professional and personal growth.

The program is designed for eye bankers at various levels in their careers. There will be a variety of general sessions and breakout groups allowing individuals to select content aligning with their interests and goals. The agenda and topics are listed below.

Program Information

Schedule

Program Dates: February 18 – February 20, 2026

Location: Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel; 866 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA

Wednesday, February 18
4:00 pm  – 5:00 pmRegistration
5:00 pm – 5:50 pmWelcome and Kick Off
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Networking Social
Cypress Street Pint
Sponsored by:
Thursday, February 19
7:15 am – 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am – 8:40 amWelcome & Getting to Know Each Other
8:40 am – 9:25 amExploring Leadership at All Levels – The Leadership Challenge
9:25 am – 10:00 amLeadership Triple Whammy: Communication, Change, & Conflict (Part 1)
10:00 am – 10:15 amBreak
10:15 am – 11:00 amLeadership Triple Whammy: Communication, Change, & Conflict (Part 2)
11:00 am – 12:00 pmMotivating & Recognizing Your Teams
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 pm – 1:45 pmStrengths-Based Leadership – A Team Approach
1:45 pm – 2:25 pmStrengths-Based Strategic Thinking: Future Trends Coming Down the Track
2:25 pm – 3:00 pmStrength-Based Strategic Thinking: SOAR Framework
3:00 pm – 3:15 pmBreak
3:15 pm – 3:50 pmStrengths-Based Strategic Thinking: Identifying Your Eye Bank’s Strategy Themes
3:50 pm – 4:45 pmStrengths-Based Strategic Thinking: Building Your Eye Bank’s What’s and How’s?
4:45 pm – 5:00 pmWrap-Up
5:00 pm – 6:30 pmNetworking Happy Hour (Dinner on own)
Friday, February 20
7:15 am – 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am – 8:15 amWhat Resonated Over Night? What’s on Tap for Today?
8:15 am – 8:55 amInnovate or Hibernate Mindsets
9:00 am – 10:00 amEthical & Values-Based Leadership Practices
10:00 am – 10:15 amBreak
10:15 am – 12:00 pmThe Art of Negotiation
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pmInteractive Facilitation Design & Engagement Techniques
2:30 pm – 2:45 pmBreak
2:45 pm – 3:30 pmLeadership Influence, Persuasion and Coalition Building
3:30 pm – 4:00 pmIdentifying Your Best Ideas to Take Home
4:00 pm – 4:15 pmDebrief
4:15 pmProgram Adjourns

Registration Information

Fees and Information

Registration Includes:

  • Two days of leadership programming
  • Attendance to the off-site event on February 18
  • Attendance to the Thursday reception

Note: This event is for members only.

Registration Fees:
Early Bird (Ends Dec. 19)Regular (Dec. 20 – Feb. 4)
Member$575$750

Hotel/Travel Information

Reservation Link and Airline Discounts

EBAA has a room block at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel for $199 per night. Please reserve your room at this link by January 28.  

EBAA has secured discounts on air travel to Atlanta for the Leadership Program. Follow the instructions below to take advantage of discounted rates.

  • United Airlines: Click on the discount code ZRCV806056 to receive discounted fares for travel to Atlanta, GA (ATL) 2/15-2/25/2026.
  • Southwest Airlines: To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel to Atlanta, GA (ATL) 2/16 – 2/23/2026.

Sponsorship Information

Opportunities and Benefits

A variety of opportunities and benefits have been developed. Please review them here and contact Genevieve Magnuson if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more. 

Take an important step in your professional development; register today!

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