The University of Charleston will host a two-day leadership conference for businesses and professionals next week. The event is scheduled for Feb. 27 and 28 at the Geary Student Union Ballroom. Law enforcement leadership expert Eric Smith said Monday that they will center on emotional intelligence and a leadership model that he developed while he was in his doctorate program with the University of Charleston. Smith has more than 30 years of leadership experience, and will be among five keynote speakers who will speak on different types of leadership to improve the workplace.