Smart Thinking Summer Leadership Retreat | In-Person

  • In-Person
  • CESA 6 Event
  • Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT

  • Inventors Brewpub

About this event

Two Day Event: July 14 and 15, 2026

Summer Leadership Retreat (includes complete schedule)

Disruptive Innovations: Looking Back to Lead Forward

In an era of constant change, innovation in education doesn’t always mean starting over. This year's tools will focus on project and people management during disruption. Educators and leaders will examine which foundational practices are worth reclaiming to strengthen teaching, leadership, and systems, and walk away with tools to guide success.

Guest speakers Urs Koenig and Jared Cooney Horvath, will challenge current norms and provide practical tools and strategies participants can apply immediately to move their work forward.

Who Should Attend? Smart Thinkers ready to energize their learning. This immersive two-day conference offers hands-on learning, dynamic team-building, and meaningful collaboration in a high-energy environment designed for adult learners—no long hours at tables, just momentum and connection.

Details

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    Date

    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 -
    Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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    Time

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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    Location

    Inventors Brewpub: 305 E. Washington Street,,
    Port Washington, WI 53074

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    Cost

    $500

Hosts, Speakers & Facilitators

  • Urs Koenig

    Urs Koenig

    Award-Winning Keynote Speaker and Author

  • Jared Horvath

    Jared Horvath

    Author and Director of the Science of Learning Group

  • Ted Neitzke

    Ted Neitzke

    CEO at CESA 6

Policies

Payment Policy for Event Registrations

CESA 6 accepts credit card payments for all event registrations. If you are unable to complete your registration using a credit card, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance with alternative arrangements.
Group Registrations: If your district would like to register multiple participants and submit one payment for all registrations, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance.
Please note if an alternative payment is needed, a purchase order must be received before your registration can be confirmed. All registrations must be finalized before the event date.
Alternative payment methods may be approved under the following circumstances:

  • Registration fees exceed $1,000
  • A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
  • Your school district requires use of an internal payment process

Participant Cancellations

Cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing events@cesa6.org. Registrants who cancel at least 14 calendar days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus any non-refundable service or material fees. Cancellations received 7 to 13 calendar days before the event will be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 7 calendar days of the event. Participants who do not attend without prior notice ("no call, no show") will be charged the full event fee.

Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6

CESA 6 reserves the right to change or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. Participants will be notified promptly via email and offered either a full refund or a credit toward a future event.

Registration Transfers

Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no additional cost. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the event start date to request a transfer.

Read more CESA 6 Terms of Service here.

Event Registration

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