SHEREE ANNE KELLY
THRIVING IN UNCERTAINTY
Tuesday July 21, 2026
Communities are navigating an era of accelerating change. Technology is reshaping industries, workforce needs are evolving, political divisions are deepening and disruptions are becoming more frequent. Leading through this uncertainty is more challenging than ever. Resilience is no longer about bouncing back. It’s about adapting forward.
During her keynote, Sheree Anne will explore why resilience and innovation have become defining capabilities for chambers of commerce. Learn how chamber leaders can strengthen their organizations, support their teams, help their communities navigate uncertainty and lead with confidence. Discover practical insights for building a chamber that is more agile, adaptable and better prepared for whatever comes next, while simultaneously strengthening your own leadership skills.
CHERIA YOUNG
INNOVATION Is inEFFICIENT:
THE TRUTH ABOUT BUILDING CULTURES OF INNOVATION
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Chambers of commerce are expected to lead change, generate new ideas and deliver innovative results. But innovation doesn’t happen on demand. You need the right environment to make it happen.
At #ACCE26, Cheria will break down what it really takes to make innovation work inside your organization. You’ll learn how to create the conditions where ideas move faster, teams perform better and your chamber delivers greater impact.
Because when you get innovation right, you won’t just improve performance. You’ll redefine how you and your organization work every day.
About THE SPEAKER
Cheria Young is a culture strategist and founder of Grow There, where she partners with high-growth companies and mission-driven organizations to design cultures that drive innovation, resilience and growth.
Her work in culture transformation gained national recognition when she helped ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital evolve its culture and earn the No. 1 ranking on Fast Company’s Workplaces for Innovators list.
She has since been featured in Forbes, Fortune and WorkLife, and is known for challenging conventional thinking while making complex ideas practical and actionable for leaders.
SHEREE ANNE KELLY
THRIVING IN UNCERTAINTY
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Communities are navigating an era of accelerating change. Technology is reshaping industries, workforce needs are evolving, political divisions are deepening and disruptions are becoming more frequent. Leading through this uncertainty is more challenging than ever. Resilience is no longer about bouncing back. It’s about adapting forward.
During her keynote, Sheree Anne will explore why resilience and innovation have become defining capabilities for chambers of commerce. Learn how chamber leaders can strengthen their organizations, support their teams, help their communities navigate uncertainty and lead with confidence. Discover practical insights for building a chamber that is more agile, adaptable and better prepared for whatever comes next, while simultaneously strengthening your own leadership skills.
CHERIA YOUNG
INNOVATION IS INEFFICIENT:
THE TRUTH ABOUT BUILDING CULTURES OF INNOVATION
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Chambers of commerce are expected to lead change, generate new ideas and deliver innovative results. But innovation doesn’t happen on demand. You need the right environment to make it happen.
At #ACCE26, Cheria will break down what it really takes to make innovation work inside your organization. You’ll learn how to create the conditions where ideas move faster, teams perform better and your chamber delivers greater impact.
Because when you get innovation right, you won’t just improve performance. You’ll redefine how you and your organization work every day.
About THE SPEAKER
Cheria Young is a culture strategist and founder of Grow There, where she partners with high-growth companies and mission-driven organizations to design cultures that drive innovation, resilience and growth.
Her work in culture transformation gained national recognition when she helped ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital evolve its culture and earn the No. 1 ranking on Fast Company’s Workplaces for Innovators list.
She has since been featured in Forbes, Fortune and WorkLife, and is known for challenging conventional thinking while making complex ideas practical and actionable for leaders.