UPCOMING EVENTS

AI training for Leaders: you don't need to know everything about AI so this session will just give you what you need to make decisionsLet’s get you ready to lead with AI in 2026. AI is moving fast, but most leaders are making decisions with an incomplete understanding of what it is and what it… Continue reading AI for Leaders: Clarity, Risk, and a Practical Starting Point

A Softway Initiative in partnership with ALF Houston, a workshop redefining leadership in the age of AI.Start the year with AI clarity and traction: understand how it works in the morning, then build real outputs in a guided hackathon.Here’s the reality: leaders know AI is transformative—and not going away. But many don’t know how to… Continue reading HumAIn-First AI Transformation Workshop

Leadership Labs workshops designed to support the activation of the newly commenced Senior Fellows and the broader ALF community.Join Senior Fellows from across the ALF network and the newly commenced Class 64 and Class 65 and for a two-part workshop series designed to move you from insight to action.Friday, February 27 & Friday, March 27… Continue reading 2026 Leadership Labs – Part 1

Join the community to explore research on connection and belonging—and help shape a shared vision for the future of HoustonA gathering to activate and ignite community-wide momentum around strengthening connection and belonging. This effort is intentionally inclusive—casting a wide net so all are welcome—and centers on building shared understanding of the research, raising awareness, and… Continue reading Stronger Together: Growing Connection and Belonging Community-Wide

ALF is hosting a Happy Hour to Celebrate Senior Fellows Maria Moncada-Alaoui and Amy Perez, hosted by Senior Fellow Stephanie Tsuru!In honor of International Women’s Month, join ALF for an inspiring evening spotlighting two extraordinary leaders who are forging unique paths.At Celebrating Houston’s Trailblazers, we will spotlight two trailblazing Senior Fellows forging new paths:Maria Moncada-Alaoui,… Continue reading Celebrating Houston’s Trailblazers

A two-day immersive forum equipping leaders with the skills and relationships to lead through complexity and mobilize action.Mobilizing Houston is a two-day immersive forum designed for leaders who are ready to move beyond conversation and into coordinated action. Attendace to both dates of the Forum is required. Day 1 is Monday, April 13 and Day… Continue reading Mobilizing Houston

An opportunity for Bridge Houston Practitioners to get a guided tour of the Ismaili Center joined by some ALF Senior Fellows.The very knowledgable Ismaili Center tour guides will provide information on the Ismaili Center's architecture, symbolism and the Ismaili faith.

Come celebrate in honor of AAPI Month and Nory's birthday, followed by a special announcement!Come celebrate AAPI Month — and Nory’s birthday — with your ALF community on Tuesday, May 5th!Lunch is from 12:00 to 1:30!Join us for a special lunch co-hosted by Senior Fellows Donna Cole, Nancy Li, and Soner Tarim in partnership with… Continue reading Asian Leaders Lunch

ALF Opening Reception for 2026 Fellows ClassesWe are excited to formally welcome the Fellows of Classes 66 and 67 of the American Leadership Forum to the beginning of what we hope will be a most memorable year!Join us for your Opening Reception on the evening of Wednesday, May 6th, at 6 pm on the 11th… Continue reading American Leadership Forum 2026 Fellows Opening Reception

Celebrate your hard work for the ALF Annual Giving Campaign with a coffee tasting at the ALF office!ALF and AGC co-chair and Senior Fellow Frank Danna, class 65, are celebrating our amazing Class Connectors and all their hard work with an exclusive coffee tasting event.Frank will provide a selection of coffee blends from his own… Continue reading Coffee Tasting: Class Connector Appreciation!