{"id":492,"date":"2019-05-17T13:51:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T13:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2020\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:23:57","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2027\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"EDUCATION"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/SYTASummit27-WebHeader-Education-scaled.jpg” title_text=”SYTASummit27-WebHeader-Education” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”56px” custom_margin=”||2px|||” custom_padding=”||13px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Our education program brings together tour operators, suppliers, and industry leaders to discuss the most important topics impacting student and youth travel today. Programming is developed in collaboration with the Summit Committee and attendees to ensure sessions reflect the needs of our community.<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.9em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”56px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”6px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Additional details, including keynote speakers and session schedules, will be announced soon.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||4px|||” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-18px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Keynote Speakers\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#7a7a7a” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-16px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|||||” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/syta.runengine.com\/summit2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Stacey-Hanke-SUmmit26Headshot.jpg” title_text=”Stacey Hanke-SUmmit26Headshot” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||16px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Stacey Hanke<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-5px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Wednesday, January 21<\/span>, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming from an entrepreneurial upbringing, Stacey learned early on how we consistently show up and interact determines our success in our organizations and in our lives. Starting with a career in voice-over, she quickly realized how every word matters – every movement of your body matters and every sound you make matters (volume, tone and inflection). All of these combined determines who listens, who stays connected with you, who believes you and then acts on your recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stacey then jumped into the corporate world as a trainer for Fortune 500 companies, training every possible topic from motivation to customer service to leadership. She traveled internationally researching the difference between a leader who is influential versus a leader who\u2019s simply a good communicator.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Stacey is the CEO of a highly sought-after consulting and training company where she mentors leaders who want to ensure their employees perceive them as an influential leader \u2013 those who are working towards a promotion \u2013 and sales professionals to ensure their message and style resonates with their clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

An inductee into the Speaker Hall of Fame, she has been a featured guest on media outlets including: The New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Thrive, SmartMoney Magazine, The Economist and Business Week. Her client list is vast: FedEx, McDonalds, Google, Kraft Heinz, Nationwide, American Express, Discover and Oracle. Her knowledge leading diverse, high-level teams makes her a sought-after speaker and consultant and she has inspired thousands around the world through her ability to connect with an audience and one-on-one.<\/span><\/p>\n

With over 20 years of studying influence across cultures and industries, leading large corporate teams makes her the perfect fit for organizations large and small who are ready to influence on a consistent basis. Clients hire Stacey because of her implementable strategies that help leaders get to the point, communicate with confidence and credibility, to build trust and deliver messages that drive action, creating lasting results.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to read her full bio.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

See her in action<\/strong><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-65px|||||” custom_padding=”16px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7a7a7a” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”22px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||16px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Education Sessions<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-12px||46px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Education sessions are selected by the Summit Committee and attendees and focus on timely topics relevant to the student travel industry.<\/p>\n

Attendees are encouraged to submit potential topics for consideration.<\/p>\n

Submit topic suggestions to: cmackenzie@syta.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-50px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||36px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Tour Operator Forum<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-22px||46px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The Tour Operator Forum features short presentations on key industry topics followed by roundtable discussions and open dialogue among tour operators.<\/p>\n

These forums provide a dedicated space to address challenges and opportunities facing tour operators in today\u2019s evolving travel environment.<\/p>\n

Tour operators are encouraged to submit discussion topics in advance.<\/p>\n

Send forum topic ideas to: cmackenzie@syta.org<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||27px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Tour Operator and Sponsor Round Tables (Sessions I and II)<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

These sessions are designed to facilitate meaningful conversation between tour operators and Summit sponsors.<\/p>\n

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