It's not just the Main Event, it's also a VIP Dinner and Kickoff Party!
Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 21
4 - 6 pm
KICKOFF PARTY
AC Hotel Rooftop
Capella on 9 | Asheville, NC.
This is networking at its best! We will gather in the beautiful rooftop space of Capella on 9. The bar and restaurant will be open, and the evening will feature some of your favorite local entertainment and tour companies. The perfect way to start your Business Summit experience!
Open to the public.
Monday, September 22
5:30 - 8 pm
VIP DINNER
Highland Brewing Company Event Space | Asheville, NC.
Starts with a rooftop cocktail hour, 2 drink tickets plus additional for purchase, locally catered meal, music, improv entertainment by Gillian Bellinger and Angie Flynn-McIver of Verge Leadership Lab and a visit from Highland's own Leah Wong Ashburn.
Tuesday, September 23
8 am - 4 pm
MAIN EVENT
Diana Wortham Center for the Arts | Asheville, NC.
A day of high-impact keynotes, panels, and breakouts focused on growth, leadership, innovation, and business strategy.
Together we will grow, innovate, build connections, and drive the future of business in our region. Speakers start at 8:30 am. Doors open at 7:30 am.
Agenda for the Main Event
Tuesday, September 23
8:00am
DOORS OPEN! REGISTRATION
8:30 - 9:25am
WORKSHOP
Theater 1: Bill Gilliland • "In the Moment: Unscripted and Unstuck"
9:25 - 9:50am
NETWORKING BREAK
9:50 - 10:45am
WORKSHOPS
Theater 1: Jeff Makey • "Building Professional Relationships"
Theater 2: Reggie Tidwell • "Forget the Future, Remember the Vision"
10:45am - 11:10am
NETWORKING BREAK
11:10am - 12:05am
WORKSHOPS
Theater 1: Murphy Funkhouser • "Disrupt in a Disruptive Market"
Theater 2: Jeremy French • "The Business of Flourishing"
12:05 - 12:45pm
LUNCH • Everyday Gourmet Catering
NETWORKING BREAK
12:45 - 1:40pm
WORKSHOPS
Theater 1: Jackie Boone • "Leading the Innovation Revolution"
Theater 2: Maureen McCarthey and Zelle Nelson • "Resilient Culture - How we work together"
1:40 - 2:00pm
NETWORKING BREAK
2:00 - 2:05pm
COMMUNITY PARTNER • Grace in Action
2:05 - 2:15pm
TITLE SPONSOR • Financial Partners
2:15 - 4:00pm
KEYNOTE
Angie Flynn-McIver & Gillian Bellinger • "From Chaos to Catalyst"
With guest, Alex Matisse as the featured case study
4:00 - 5:00pm
LEAVE THE BUILDING
Directions
Directions to Kick Off Event
at Capella on 9
Directions to VIP Dinner at
Highland Brewery
Directions to the Main Event at Diana Wortham
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