ELE Strategic Advisory Board Dinner
Wednesday, July 2 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (or later, if the wine flows!)
Location: At Dirk's Koi Pond | North Park, Chicago

Join Dirk Tussing and fellow members of ELE’s Strategic Advisory Board for an intimate evening where insight meets reflection and connection drives momentum. This is where we trade PowerPoint for people-first dialogue, and co-create what comes next for talent development.

Real conversations. Trusted peers.
This isn’t a panel or a presentation—it’s an invitation

Whether you're refreshing your leadership pipeline, piloting AI agents, or exploring new capability frameworks—this dinner is a place to think aloud with others who get it.

What to Expect:

• 🍷 Light wine tasting and informal mingling starting at 5:30 PM
  🍽️ Dinner service around 6:30 PM
  💬 3 curated conversation cards to guide us (before, during, and after the meal)
  🌙 Outdoor setting by the koi pond—come as you are, stay as long as you'd like

Dinner Theme: Burn, Bloom & Breakthrough This isn’t just a meal—it’s a journey. We’ll move through three reflective prompts to explore what we’re releasing, what’s taking root, and what big shifts we’re chasing. Expect honest, peer-to-peer connection around ideas that matter—personally and professionally. Small group chats, zero pressure, and real talk encouraged.

Dress Code: Zen by the Koi Waterfall Effortless. Expressive. Grounded. Come dressed in soft fabrics and relaxed silhouettes—floral prints and organic colors welcome. Think garden elegance meets mindful presence.

✔️ Yes to: breezy linens, flowy dresses, nature-inspired colors and patterns ❌ No to: suits, ties, or anything that says “conference room”

🪷 Dress like you’re about to have your most important conversation of the summer—with someone who really sees you.

Additional Details 🌟 Space is limited to nine guests for this trust-building experience. 🚗 Street parking is free and readily available.