ASPIRE Half-Day Power Conference

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ASPIRE is for ambitious professionals ready to elevate their leadership, sharpen their skills, and expand their circle of influence. Experience this half-day power conference through the lens of career growth and leadership evolution — whether you are an early- or mid-career professional striving to rise, or a seasoned leader seeking fresh strategies to inspire and connect with today’s multigenerational workforce.

Participants will leave with clear takeaways, actionable plans, and accountability partners to fuel growth beyond the conference.
 

Speakers

Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall Founder, Idea Hall Master of Ceremonies
Chris Rosenberg
Chris Rosenberg Founder, Meridian Advisory Keynote Speaker — “The Leadership Growth Ladder”
Colin Diaz
Colin Diaz Founder, Focus on Win 360 Closing Summation and Action Plan — “Build and Maintain Momentum for Operational Excellence”

Program Highlights

Networking

Carry your session connections into meaningful conversations over buffet breakfast and lunch.

Keynote

Chris Rosenberg
“The Leadership Growth Ladder”

Breakouts

Three breakout sessions. All attendees join each to ensure balanced groups and effective learning.

1. Connect

Greg LeFever
Facilitated by Greg LeFever
  • Meaningful fundamental peer to peer networking beyond surface introductions
  • Build confidence in impromptu networking opportunities
  • Walk away with bona fide leads

2. Develop

Dave Coffaro
Facilitated by Dave Coffaro
  • Strengthen presentation and communication skills to stand out as a leader
  • Increase confidence in articulating ideas clearly and persuasively, and reading the room
  • Know your communication style and that of your audience

3. Advance

Chris Rosenberg
Facilitated by Chris Rosenberg
  • Craft a personal growth plan for 2026
  • Reflect on progress and self investment at 2026 year end
  • Identify specific, actionable steps to prepare for advancement opportunities

Summation and Action Session

Colin Diaz, Business Strategist — “Build and Maintain Momentum for Operational Excellence”

Recognition

Top 10 Aspiring Leaders Under 40

Buffet Lunch and Networking

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Event Sponsors

City of Hope, Orange County Cancer Center
Edwards Lifesciences
Date and Time

Thursday Nov 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST

8:00 AM - Check-in/Registration & breakfast buffet
8:30 AM - Program begins
12:00 PM - Buffet lunch & Top 10 Aspiring Leaders Under 40 recognition
12:30 PM - Program concludes

Location

Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa, 92626

 

Fees/Admission

Early Bird Registration (through Friday, Oct. 31):
  • Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $155
  • Non-Members - *$195 
Regular Admission Registration (beginning Saturday, Nov. 1):
  • Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $200
  • Non-Members - *$250 
At-the-Door Registration (pending available space):
  • Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $210
  • Non-Members - *$265 
*Apply $55 of your registration fee toward a new Chamber membership within 30 days of the event.

Website

https://greaterirvinechamber.com/signature-events/aspire

Contact Information

events@irvinechamber.com
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