Conference Information: 

What: The 2025 Ethics and Leadership Conference is a day of presentations, problem-solving, and small-group student conversations with opportunities to connect with students from across NC. Students will apply leadership and ethical decision-making skills to the year’s theme by collaborating with peers, professionals, and other experts who serve as session leaders. 

Conference Theme: Think NIL is just for athletes? Think again! Whether you're a student-athlete, aspiring entrepreneur, content creator, future journalist, or simply curious about how to build and protect your personal brand, this conference is for you.

Join experts and industry pros as we break down what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a powerful, ethical brand in the age of influence. From learning how to lead with integrity to understanding the career opportunities surrounding NIL, this event goes beyond sports and into real-life leadership. You don’t need a scholarship deal to build a legacy—just a name, an image, and the leadership to back it up.

✅ Learn what defines a personal brand

✅ Understand how ethics play into your reputation

✅ Explore career paths in marketing, media, law, and content creation

✅ Hear real stories of hard work, resilience, and staying true to your values

Who: Open to all North Carolina High School students (Grades 9-12).

When: Monday, November 3, 2025, from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. 

Where: The Durham Campus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

How: Attend in person. 

Cost: Free

Why join us for this event?

• Network with other students 

• Participate in sessions and discussions about College Athletes and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)