2025 Keynote & Breakout sessions
Monday, September 29
robert-green

Morning Keynote Speaker

Corrections: Where We Are and Insights for the Future

This keynote session offers a broad perspective on the current state of corrections, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities facing the field today. It will explore essential strategies and considerations for navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Attendees will gain insights to help guide thoughtful, effective responses to evolving demands of the profession. 

Robert Green
Robert L. Green is the 8th Secretary and Executive Director of the American Correctional Association. He served six months as the ACA Executive Director Designee before being named Executive Director. He began his correctional career with the Frederick Sheriff's Office in 1985, ultimately achieving the rank of Major, Corrections Director. In 2000, he was selected for a senior position with the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, one of the 50 largest jail systems in the country, where he also served as the Director of that department. In 2019, Governor Larry J. Hogan selected him to become the 12th Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for the State of Maryland. He is a graduate of Shepherd University, West Virginia.
Breakout Session #1

10:00am - 11:30am


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Breakout Session #2

1:30pm - 3:00pm


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Breakout Session #3

3:30pm - 5:00pm


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Tuesday, September 30
steve bench

Tuesday Keynote Speaker

Attracting Tomorrow's Talent with Today's Leaders

This keynote session focuses on talent attraction and workforce retention by building understanding of who we are, how we were raised, and how each generation views “work” as a part of their identity. Learn talent attraction and retention strategies to overcome generational differences and attract Millennial and Gen Z employees and keep them from leaving!

Steve Bench
Steve Bench is a nationally recognized keynote speaker who delivers presentations and training sessions that offer engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennial and Gen Z employees, empowering Gen X management, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation. 

Steve founded Generational Consulting in 2017 to help companies and organizations better understand generational differences and has since shared his message with audiences across the country, earning the nickname “The Millennial Guy."  Steve has developed a reputation for delivering high energy, engaging presentations that provide actionable strategies and meaningful results.

Steve is also the Creator of "The Pitch!," a visionary 501c3 educational non-profit that is best described as a Shark Tank-style business contest for teens. By nurturing young minds and cultivating their entrepreneurial spirit, "The Pitch!" empowers the leaders of tomorrow to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.  

Breakout Session #4

10:30am - 12:00pm


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