NextUp Announces 2025 Executive Forum

Vision + Velocity: A Premier Gathering for Executive Leaders Driving the Future of Business

CHICAGO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NextUp, a leading membership organization building the next generation of business leaders, proudly announces that the 2025 Executive Forum will take place July 15–17 at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. This premier, invite-only conference activates the full power of the NextUp community to shape the future of leadership, advance equity, and create lasting impact.

"Vision + Velocity is the leadership mindset this moment demands," said Lisa Baird, CEO of NextUp. "It's about seeing what's possible for your business, your people, and your community — and moving boldly and inclusively to turn that vision into impact. This is how we lead with purpose and shape a future that works for everyone."

Forum 2025 will bring together over 300 senior leaders from across the country for a three-day experience tailored for executives and strategic decision-makers. Attendees will be invited to challenge conventional thinking, build high-impact networks, and lead with purpose in a fast-evolving world.

"Forum is such a valuable experience every year," said Dagmar Boggs, NextUp Executive Board Chair and President of Foodservice and On-Premise for the North America Operating Unit with The Coca-Cola Company. "Once again, NextUp is bringing together eminent thought-leaders for the opportunity to connect in an inspiring setting. This is an essential forum to confront challenges, exchange bold ideas, and shape what's next for business."

This year's event, made possible through the generous support of Presenting Partners The Coca-Cola Company and Suntory Global Spirits, will be centered around the theme "Vision + Velocity," empowering leaders to act collectively and create real, sustainable change through future-focused insights, peer collaboration, and bold, actionable strategies.

"We are once again proud to support the mission of NextUp at this prestigious event as a Presenting Partner," stated Carlo Coppola, President of North America at Suntory Global Spirits. "NextUp is an incredible organization, and we share their commitment to support the next generation of leaders."

This year's keynote speakers include Dominique Shelton Leipzig, CEO of Global Data Innovation; Donna Morris, EVP and Chief People Officer of Walmart; Fraser Bullock, Executive Chair and President of the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; and from Kantar, Casey Ferrell, Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. and Canada MONITOR, and Adrienne Pulido, Vice President of Inclusion Insights. Each of these speakers brings a powerful lens on innovation, leadership, and global impact.

The closing keynote speaker is Sarah Wynn-Williams. She's an author, former New Zealand diplomat and international lawyer. She joined Facebook after pitching a job and ultimately became director of global public policy. After leaving the company, she's continued to work on tech policy, including artificial intelligence. 

To learn more and register for the 2025 NextUp Executive Forum, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/conference/executive-forum/forum/.

About NextUp
Founded in 2001, NextUp is the leading national membership organization building the next generation of leaders and inclusive workplace cultures that advance all women in business. We are a powerful, growing community of 100+ partner companies and 16,000+ members across 21 regions. NextUp works to create next-gen leadership opportunities, amplify women's voices, and provide equal opportunities for everyone in the workplace. To learn more about NextUp, visit nextupisnow.org or on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram (@nextupisnow).

SOURCE Network of Executive Women, Inc. d/b/a NextUp