Networking Evening - May 15th

An informal time to meet with speakers, panelists and fellow attendees to build professional relationships and create relevant contacts that can help you achieve your long-term professional goals. Light appetizers and a no-host bar will be available.

Attendee Check-In - May 16th

Check-in at the door begins. You can also purchase tickets at the door (if available). Please be seated before 9:30am. Morning refreshments will be available.

Tactical Harmony: Special Agent Tools for Building Unshakeable Leadership—Win More, Stress Less

In today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world, uncertainty isn’t the exception—it’s the norm. Leaders are under more pressure than ever, juggling limited resources, rapid change, and constant disruption. Traditional leadership approaches often fall short in these conditions, leaving teams frustrated, disengaged, and unsure of their direction.

In this powerful keynote, Rebecca Fitzsimmons draws on 20 years of real-world leadership experience—from executing high-risk missions as an NCIS Special Agent to navigating transformation in the tech industry. She shares battle-tested strategies and firsthand stories that show how to turn chaos into clarity, pressure into performance, and fear into fuel.

Participants will leave with practical tools to adapt quickly, lead with confidence, and create stability amid uncertainty—giving their organizations an immediate and lasting advantage.

This isn’t just a keynote—it’s a mission-ready mindset shift.

Attendees will walk away ready to:

1. Make bold, effective decisions in uncertain or high-pressure environment
2. Lead with grit, confidence, and unshakable resilience
3. Avoid common leadership traps that drain time, trust, and momentum
4. Build lasting trust and influence across all levels of the organization
5. Cut through chaos and create clarity when others freeze

Rebecca Fitzsimmons

Sustainable Success: Systems, Boundaries & Building a Business That Actually Works

Successful businesses aren’t built on hustle alone—they’re built on systems, boundaries, and sustainable workflows. This panel explores how to streamline your operations, protect your time, delegate effectively, and build a business that supports your life (not the other way around). Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or ready to optimize.

Nicole Henningfeld

Lunch

Lunch catered by Biga Pizza

Marketing, Sales & Money: Turning Visibility Into Profit

Marketing and sales bring opportunity—but profit is created through strategy.

This panel explores the full revenue cycle: how to increase visibility, communicate value, close sales with confidence, and make financial decisions that keep your business healthy and scalable.

Panelists will break down:

• Where to spend your marketing time and dollars
• How to identify your most profitable customers
• Pricing with confidence
• Turning engagement into predictable income
• Understanding ROI so you're not wasting money
• The connection between messaging, sales, and financial growth

Attendees will walk away with practical tools to grow their audience, improve their sales process, and make informed financial decisions that directly impact their bottom line.

Paule Patterson

The Power of Vision: 3 Keys to Mastering Your Results

In a world where demands shift quickly and clarity is hard to find, most professionals end up reacting to challenges instead of intentionally creating the results they want. Without a clear vision, even high performers can feel stretched thin, unfocused, or stuck.

This session reveals how vision, mindset, and decision-making work together to drive measurable results—no matter your role or industry. You’ll learn the three core keys that consistently elevate performance: crafting a compelling vision, making empowered decisions, and removing the internal barriers that limit progress.

Participants will leave with actionable tools they can apply immediately to improve focus, spark innovation, and create meaningful, sustainable success.

Attendees will walk away ready to:

1. Develop a clear, motivating vision that guides goals and daily actions
2. Make confident, empowered decisions—even during uncertainty
3. Break free from mindset patterns that stall growth
4. Increase fulfillment and clarity through a brief self-assessment
5. Improve personal and team performance with simple, repeatable strategies

Kelly McCool

Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Building What’s Next

A dynamic conversation with women who have stepped into leadership roles and reshaped what success can look like. Panelists will discuss navigating bias, leading with confidence, managing teams, balancing personal and professional expectations, and finding your voice in male-dominated spaces. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies for advancing their leadership journey—no matter where they’re starting.

Tami Beich-Sparks