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2027 RLF Program Locations

Each RLF forum delivers the same immersive leadership experience through a regional cohort of peers.

Explore the available locations below and download the forum brochure for session dates and details.

Mid-Atlantic RLF

Philadelphia, PA

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Midwest RLF

Chicago, IL

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Northeast RLF

Norwood, MA

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Pacific Northwest RLF

Seattle, WA | Portland, OR

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Southeast RLF

St. Petersburg, FL

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Texas RLF

Dallas, TX

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REGISTRATION & FEES

Invest in Your RLF Experience

Eligible participants may qualify for discounted pricing based on early bird registration ($500), SIM membership ($500), or nonprofit/education/government/veteran status.

2027 RLF Program Fee

$9,900
Every participant receives an individual SIM National membership for 18 months, plus:
  • Program books and learning materials
  • Speakers, workshops, and facilitated activities
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments during sessions
  • Opportunity to receive CPE credits through the University of Oregon

Questions about the RLF Program?

WHAT’S INCLUDED

One Registration. The Full RLF Experience.

Program Experience

Six facilitated in-person sessions designed around sustained leadership development.

Learning Resources

Books, materials, speakers, workshops, and activities throughout the program.

Cohort Experience

A consistent peer group that learns, reflects, and develops together.

SIM Membership

18 months of SIM National membership to continue connecting and growing beyond the forum.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about eligibility, timing, sponsorship, or registration? Start here, or contact SLI Support for personalized assistance.

RLF is built for professionals who've moved past the fundamentals — whether through IT Management & Leadership Professional (ITMLP), IT Management & Leadership Studies (ITMLS), or equivalent experience — and are ready for a sustained, cohort-based program that develops real leadership presence, not just skills.

Each forum runs 7–8 months, with six in-person sessions held roughly every 4–8 weeks. Between sessions, there's independent reading and reflection, but the core commitment is engaged participation in each session.

Company sponsorship is not required. While most participants attend through company or organizational sponsorship, RLF also offers reduced individual pricing for people paying their own way — including special pricing for non-profit/government/education and U.S. military veterans.

"Rising" step on SLI's leadership path — for people stepping into bigger influence and responsibility. ELF is the "Mastery" step, designed for senior/executive-level leaders. Many RLF graduates go on to ELF later in their careers; see Progress to Exec Program under RLF Alumni.

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RLF currently runs six regional forums, including a new forum in Texas for 2027. 

In the event you need to cancel or transfer your registration, please contact SLIsupport@simnet.org.

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Beginning in 2027, Rising Leader Forum (RLF) graduates will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion from University of Oregon Continuing and Professional Education.