Confirmed: NPEN Virtual Conference · April 17, 2026 · Now Booking 2026 Dates

Not a motivational speaker. A skill-transfer keynote that leaves
every attendee with a framework they can use before the conference ends.
SIGNATURE SESSIONS
AI Is already in your program, now what?
For childcare directors & ECE professionals. Governance, compliance, and the ABCD Framework™ in 60 minutes.
Turning Skepticism into Strategy
For professional development conferences. The change management dynamics that determine whether AI adoption succeeds or stalls.
AI Powered Leadership for Modern Families
For parent conferences, sorority events, and community organizations. Practical family AI leadership from a trusted authority.
Measurable
Pre/post self-efficacy surveys. Engagement data. 90-day EAP utilization tracking available for ROI documentation.
Speaker Profile

Dr. Wesley Carter
Technologist · Author · Leadership Strategist
Dr. Carter brings 20+ years of enterprise technology experience at IBM and Cisco, combined with a doctoral credential and a framework that translates AI from buzzword to professional discipline. She is the founder of Carter Leadership Solutions, LLC and author of AI Powered Leadership for Modern Families. Her sessions produce measurable results from the first hour.
Speaker Profile
Formats
Keynote (45–75 min) · Workshop (90 min–3 hrs) · Virtual or In-Person
Audiences
ECE Professionals · Conference Attendees · Parent Groups · Corporate HR · Sorority & Civic Organizations
Fee Range
$1,500 (virtual) – $8,000+ (in-person keynote with travel)
Booking Lead Time
6–8 weeks for in-person · 30 days for virtual
What's Included
Pre-event consultation · Branded slide deck · Attendee lead magnet · Post-event resources
2026 Confirmed
NPEN Virtual Conference April 17, 2026
Book Dr. Carter
Download the complete one sheet and book a 30-minute speaker planning call.
Everything you need to bring this to your committee.
Dr. Wesley Carter, | Carter Leadership Solutions, LLC
[email protected] | (704) 659-1483 | drwesleycarter.com
© 2026 Carter Leadership Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved. The ABCD Framework™ is proprietary intellectual property of Dr. Wesley Carter.