Opening Super Sessions—Monday, May 4, 2009 — 8:00 am-12:00 pm

For current and aspiring leaders at all levels.

Leadership for the 21st Century
Understand the forces of change to inspire innovation.
This broad overview of emerging business challenges gives leaders a high-level understanding of the skills and qualities essential to innovate for the future.
Dr. Stephen R. Covey, Author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The Future of Food
Ground-breaking research will sound a call to action to scrutinize the future assortment of products and services.
Scientific advances, health and wellness, organic foods, environmental issues and increased pressure on time and cooking are colliding to create sweeping new demands and challenges for the industry. McKinsey&Company, authors of provocative studies on industry efficiency and changing consumer demands, tackles these complex issues, examining how trading partners will source and deliver the foods of the future.
Tim McGuire, Director, McKinsey&Company
Kevin Sneader, Director, McKinsey&Company

Ethical Leadership
Learn how to make the right choices when faced with ethical challenges.
Business and management today often raise complex questions about how companies and individuals can and should observe the highest ethical standards. Learn how future leaders can find the guidance to make the best choices.
Knight Kiplinger, Editor in Chief, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine

The Path to the Executive Suite
Put your career goals into context by learning the hard road traveled by the industry's best leaders.
It is a long way to the top…and not always an easy one. Trace the steps of industry leaders from the front line of operations to the executive offices. Industry leaders share their stories, including the hard lessons they had to learn to become chief executives.
Beverly A. Grant, Chief Channel Officer, U.S. CBD Grocery Channel, The Procter & Gamble Company
Richard N. Jurgens, Chairman, CEO and President, Hy-Vee, Inc.
Donald R. Knauss, Chairman and CEO, The Clorox Company
Steven C. Smith, President and CEO, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. and Chairman, Food Marketingn Institute

Luncheon: Personal Development - Health and Wellness - 12:00 pm-1:15 pm
Discover how to maintain peak performance in your mind and body. An active and healthy lifestyle is essential for people aspiring to lead. Learn how to incorporate exercise and nutritious meals into your lifestyle.