Rising Leaders

INTRODUCING THE RISING LEADERS
CLASS OF 2026

#ACLIRisingLeaders

We are pleased to welcome ACLI's Rising Leaders Class of 2026!

Rising Leaders Class of 2026 headshot matrix

2026 RISING LEADER PROGRAM TIMELINE

Conferences at discounted rate

Class of 2026 members have the option to participate in ACLI conferences at a discounted rate in 2025/2026.

featured-1

October 14-16, 2026

ACLI ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026
Join us in Orlando where we will welcome the Class of 2027 and celebrate the graduation for the Class of 2026. See event details.

2027 RISING LEADER PROGRAM TIMELINE

featured-1

April 21, 2026

Nominations open for the Class of 2027.

featured-2

June 12, 2026

Nominations close for the Class of 2027.

featured-3

August 13, 2026

Rising Leader Class of 2027 is announced.

RL23_Homepageimage_628x468_v2

ABOUT THE Rising Leader Program

ACLI's Rising Leader program is designed to provide candidates with a network of seasoned industry peers, visibility with ACLI and industry leaders, professional development, and leadership training opportunities.

Program focus areas include:

 Leadership Development
 Advocacy
 Consensus Building
 Professional Development

ALL RISING LEADER CLASSES

View all past and present Rising Leaders classes.

682x468_IntroCard_RisingLeaders_Logo7

Contact

MAIN CONTACT
Elizabeth Carden
Vice President
Conference Development & Marketing
ElizabethCarden@acli.com
202-624-2408

SPONSORSHIP
Dana Johnston
Director
Strategic Partnerships & Marketing
DanaJohnston@acli.com
202-624-2052