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Introducing LeadUP

Leaders aren't born, they rise up.

DATEOct 17, 2026
LOCATIONNORD Events Center by Globalworth
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COMING SOON

The next chapter starts on October 17, 2026.

LEADUP IS WHERE FUTURE LEADERS ARE BUILT.

Students taking part in a LeadUP session

What is LeadUP?

LeadUP is a leadership conference created for students who want to understand what success really looks like beyond the surface.

Designed for ambitious young people, LeadUP brings together leaders from industries like business, finance, sports, and entrepreneurship to share not just their achievements, but the journey behind them.

Through powerful life stories, interactive sessions, and honest conversations, participants gain clarity, inspiration, and practical insights they can apply in their own lives.

THE EXPERIENCE

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Practical Insights

Learn how decisions are made in real life: in business, leadership, and high-performance environments

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Real Stories

Hear directly from top leaders about the moments that defined their careers: the risks, failures, and turning points.

LeadUP participants listening together
Meaningful Connections

Meet like-minded students and ambitious individuals who are shaping their future.

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Interactive Sessions

Not just listening: engage, ask questions, and take part in discussions that matter.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Alexandru Ciuncan Andrei Banu Mariana Gheorghe Speaker to be announced Speaker to be announced
DISCOVER THE SPEAKERS

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Why LeadUP?

Because leadership is not a title, it's a choice.

It's your responsibility to become the version you aspire to.

  1. Grow: Develop the skills, mindset, and confidence to lead in a changing environment.
  2. Connect: Build meaningful relationships that last beyond the conference.
  3. Be inspired: Hear honest stories, fresh perspectives, and practical insights.
  4. Take action: Leave with ideas, connections, and concrete next steps you can put into practice.

Who Should Attend?

LeadUP is for people who are ready to step up.

Whether you're just discovering your leadership potential or already creating change, LeadUP is for you if you:

  • Want to grow: Develop your leadership, communication, and personal skills.
  • Have an idea: Gain the knowledge, connections, and courage to turn it into action.
  • Are building something: A business, organization, community, project, or movement.
  • Want to make an impact: In your community, career, organization, or beyond.
  • Are curious about the world: Meet people with different perspectives and experiences.
  • Are looking for your people: Ambitious, open-minded people who believe they can make a difference.

You don't need to be a leader already. You just need to be ready to LeadUP.

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About Us

ConnecTeens is a student-run non-profit organization which aims to organize and create different youth events and conferences meant to educate teenagers all over the world. With the help of our mentor, professor Daniela Bordei, we help high school students find themselves, their passions and their desired career paths.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

WE GROW TOGETHER

MEET THE TEAM

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Contact

contact@leadupconference.org
+40786124648

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