50% off the registration price! Use code: ALC50 Ends Monday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. EST. This event will take place online. Virtual Conference dates Dec. 8 – 9 9 – 11:30 a.m. each day Our Annual Leadership Conference, formerly Summer Leadership Conference, presented by TowneBank, brings together the Triangle’s business and community leaders to help your company accelerate growth during these unprecedented times. Our theme for this year’s conference is Leadership Accelerated: Planning for the Future. Learn from and collaborate with your peers to discuss leading during uncertainty, opportunities for the Triangle, leadership best practices in equity, talent, and company culture, and the future of commercial real estate. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Video from Congresswoman-elect Deborah Ross, NC-2 Leading During Times of Uncertainty The executive panel will explore how leaders can effectively navigate through times of uncertainty and rapid change. What strategies can be used to help teams navigate the unknown and remain productive? What does the future look like? What new trends are on the horizon? What changes can be made to ensure the business can thrive? Executive leaders from around the region will discuss and answer these questions. Confirmed Speakers: Tony Atti, Director, Co-Founder and CEO, Phononic Stephen De May, North Carolina President, Duke Energy Adrienne Cole, President and CEO, Raleigh Chamber, moderator Bill Spruill, Managing Partner, The Global Data Consortium The Future of Commercial Real Estate in the Triangle Region What does the future look like for commercial real estate in the Triangle region? The roundtable discussion will examine factors changing commercial real estate such as, economic conditions, workforce trends, technology advances, and market demand. Speakers will share what’s next for commercial real estate and what 2021 may look like. Confirmed Speakers: Kimarie Ankenbrand, Managing Director, JLL Jimmy Barnes, Executive Vice President, Tri Properties | NAI Carolantic Skip Hill, Vice President Raleigh, Highwoods Properties, Inc., moderator Stephen Porterfield, Principal - President, Capital Associates Wednesday, Dec. 9 Video from U.S. Senator for North Carolina, Thom Tillis Opportunities for the Triangle With a diverse economy anchored by thriving life sciences, technology, advanced manufacturing, and professional services sectors and one of the most educated populations in the country, the Triangle region continues to be one of the fastest growing and most promising places to grow or locate a business. Area CEOs will share perspectives on job growth, investment, new opportunities, and why the region is the best place to live and work. Confirmed Speakers: Michael Haley, Executive Director, Wake County Economic Development Pat Rodgers, President & CEO, Rodgers Builders, Inc. Sophia Wajnert, Head of Credit Suisse Raleigh Exploring Equity, Talent, and Culture As leaders, what should we be doing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our organization? What new hiring techniques can we use to diversify the workforce? How can we build resilient, adaptable organizations? Speakers will share how to enhance communications, encourage collaboration, and build inclusive teams.
Confirmed Speakers: Ernie Bovio, President, UNC REX Healthcare Angela Connor, Founder and CEO, Change Agent Communications, moderator Baker Glasgow, Vice President of Construction, Clancy & Theys Construction Company Kristen Hess, CEO, HH Architecture
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