SLE 2026

April 23

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
Odessa, TX

Get ready to ignite inspiration at the Sewell Leadership Event 2026! Join an extraordinary gathering of visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers for a day filled with transformative insights, powerful connections, and dynamic discussions. Whether you're here to hone your leadership skills, embrace bold strategies, or celebrate the power of teamwork, this event promises to energize and equip you to lead with excellence. Let’s make 2026 a year of growth and impact together!

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2026 Guest Speakers

  • Dr. John C. Maxwell

    LEADERSHIP EXPERT, SPEAKER, AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

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  • Ryan Leak

    SPEAKER, EXECUTIVE COACH, AND AUTHOR SPECIALIZING IN LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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  • Kevin Turner

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER, EXECUTIVE COACH, AND FORMER FORTUNE 100 OPERATING LEADER SPECIALIZING IN LEADING THROUGH CHANGE

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MAKE AN IMPACT

At Sewell Leadership Experience (SLE), we bring top-class speakers and meaningful conversations to West Texas — creating an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference.

What makes this event truly special is its impact: thanks to the Sewell Family’s underwriting of all event expenses, 100% of ticket revenue is donated directly to organizations that need it most.

This is more than just an event — it’s a giving experience that leaves a lasting impression on everyone involved.

April, 23 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Odessa, TX

Join Us for the 2026 Sewell Leadership Event

Experience a one-of-a-kind gathering that brings together over 1,800 business owners, professionals, students, and community leaders from the Permian Basin. Hosted by the Sewell Family of Companies, this event features insights from top leadership minds and is tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities of West Texas. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and lead with purpose.

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  • Visit https://www.wagnernoel.com/events/detail/sle2026 for more information

  • April 23, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

    Doors open at 7:30am

  • The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in Midland, Texas (near the airport). The address is 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland, TX 79707.

  • We are excited to announce the 2026 SLE Guest Speakers!

    1. Dr. John C. Maxwell

    2. Ryan Leak

    3. Kevin Turner

  • Yourself! Feel free to bring whatever makes the day most comfortable and productive for you. We’ll provide a journal, pen and clear bag that we will mail to you before the event! We will also have coffee, water, and snacks. Feel free to bring anything else you might want to take notes with.

    Outside beverages may only be brought into the auditorium if they have a lid.

    Please note that the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center has a clear bag policy. Please visit wagnernoel.com for more info.

  • Lunch will be included with your ticket this year! We will have Chick-Fil-A provided again this year!

  • There will not be a concession stand at the Sewell Leadership Event, but there will be water, coffee, and snacks provided to guests during the event.

    Outside beverages may only be brought into the auditorium if they have a lid.

  • You’ll see attendees in a wide range of clothing, from jeans to suits! Please come however you’re most comfortable.

  • Yes! You choose your seat at the time you purchase your ticket. The Sewell Leadership Event sells out every year, so seating assignments are followed.

  • There is ample parking right outside the venue, but we encourage carpooling if you can! For ADA attendees, there is handicap parking near the entrance. There is no fee to park!

  • Absolutely! There is ample handicap parking, and the venue is handicap accessible. We have plenty of seats set aside for ADA!