Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Announces Speakers For Upcoming Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2026 

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SAVANNAH, Ga.Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum is proud to announce the speakers for this year’s Forum in Savannah scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden.

Presenters for this year’s Forum will include:

  • Dr. Michael Butcher, AI leader and strategist 
  • Sarah Wells, an Olympian, leadership researcher and high-energy keynote speaker
  • The Honorable Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor, City of Savannah
  • JP James, Chairman and CEO of Hive Financial Assets
  • Dr. Jeremy London, a physician dedicated to providing easy-to-understand health info
  • Kim Bearden, cofounder and executive director of the highly acclaimed Ron Clark Academy

The 2026 Southeast Leadership Forum is designed to bring established and emerging leaders together in an innovative environment promoting leadership development, networking and collaborative teamwork for the betterment of our growing Coastal Georgia Region. 

Participants will hear thought provoking content from this year’s speakers, as well as have the opportunity to connect with the nearly 400 participants expected to attend.

Organized by Metro Market Media and Connect Savannah Events, the Forum’s premier sponsors are Georgia Power, Georgia Southern University, and Morris Multimedia. Tickets to the Forum are $249 per person.

For more information about the speakers or to register, please visit Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum