Propel Conference 2025, October 6 2025, Convene Chicago, IL

4:00 PM ‐ 6:00 PM

Icebreaker Reception at The LaSalle Chicago, our event hotel located in The Loop

8:00 AM

Registration/Breakfast

9:00 AM

The Inside Track: Career Lesson's Across Rail's Ecosystem

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Morning Skill Building Session: Understanding Your Leadership Strengths

11:30 AM

Break

11:45 AM

Moments That Matter: A Conversation on Connection and Career Impact

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Afternoon Skill Building Session: Managing Up

2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Elevate Your Brand: Strategic Presence for Career Growth

4:00 PM

Wrap Up and Cocktail Reception

Matt Meuleners

Executive Partner and Leadership Trainer

FOCUS Training

With over 24 years of experience as a speaker, trainer, and Talent Development professional, Matt Meuleners is an expert in leadership development who specializes in: program design and delivery, L&D consulting, training audits, and leader coaching.

Matt holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin: Milwaukee and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin: Madison. He taught Training & Development at Marquette University as an adjunct professor and is a Past President of the SEWI chapter of the Association of Talent Development.

An Executive Partner with FOCUS Training, Matt leads the professional development market team and serves as Lead Instructor for the Accelerate and Elevate Institutes where he trains and coaches managers and high-potential talent from the nations top companies.