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Chicago Nonprofit HACE Presents Its 2026 National Leadership Summit

Chicago Nonprofit HACE Presents Its 2026 National Leadership Summit

Event Details

Convene Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60606

Media Contact:
Marie Lazzara
JJR Marketing
630-400-3361
marie@jjrmarketing.com

WHAT: The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) invites members of the media to experience its signature Annual National Leadership Summit—a two-day hybrid event uniting professionals, thought leaders, and industry changemakers. The summit will take place Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30, at Convene, 233 South Wacker Drive in Chicago.

The theme “Breaking Barreras (Barriers)” embodies the courage to challenge the status quo and create new possibilities. By “Cultivating the Power of Líderes (Leaders),” HACE honors its commitment to nurturing leadership potential across all communities—because when one person’s potential is ignited, it creates a ripple effect for the entire organization, community, and economy.

Summit sessions will include:

·Breaking Barreras in Talent Acquisition: Opening pathways to opportunity

·Strategic Career Mapping: Designing your leadership journey

·Invisible Barreras: Navigating immigration issues in the workforce

For 44 years, HACE has been deeply committed to advancing the professional development of individuals from Latino and diverse talent pools. The summit features powerhouse thought leaders and innovators who will deliver keynote talks and lead interactive sessions designed to ignite strategic conversations and strengthen workforce inclusion and leadership representation.

Additionally, HACE will recognize individuals who are making an impact across various sectors at its Sembrando el Futuro Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 29.

WHEN:
Summit:

·Wednesday, April 29 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

·Thursday, April 30 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sembrando El Futuro:

·Wednesday, April 29 | 6 - 10 p.m.

WHERE:

Summit Location
Convene
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Sembrando El Futuro:

The Dalcy

302 N. Green Street, 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60607

For more information, visit this link.

About HACE:
Since 1982, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), a national nonprofit headquartered in Chicago, has been dedicated to advancing the careers of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds—especially Latinos and multicultural communities. Through leadership programs, career resources, and impactful events, HACE works to close diversity gaps in industries where representation has historically been limited.

With a growing network of over 150,000 members nationwide, HACE partners with employers to attract, develop, and retain Latino and diverse professionals—ensuring they remain competitive in today’s dynamic economy. To learn more, visit https://haceonline.org/. ###

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