Please note, the agenda is subject to change as details are confirmed. We encourage you to re-visit this page for the latest details.

All timings are presented during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Wednesday, August 7

5:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Performance by The Crescent Circus

Thursday, August 8

8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Remarks by Pamela Eyring
The Presentation of Colors
Singing of the National Anthem by Craig Kennedy
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote: Creating a Culture of Trust & Empathy –
The Superpower to True Business Growth
- Chris Bashinelli
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Learning Lab: Saudi Coffee as a Cornerstone of Hospitality and Protocol
- Dr. Ibrahim Alsini
Learning Lab: Strengthening Connections Through Icebreakers
- Michelle Cummings
Learning Lab: Seating Magic: Seating Software
for Event Planning Mastery
- Caty Black and Van Luu
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch featuring "School of Hard Knocks"
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Learning Lab: The Art of Official Gift Presentation:
Trends and Techniques
- Nicole Krakora and Keith Lipert
Learning Lab: Embracing Change: Unlocking
Leadership Strategies for Seamless Transitions
- Lorraine Wiseman
Learning Lab: Pouring Perfection: Wine Etiquette
for Event Planning Demystified
- Vincent Feraud
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Keynote: Spark Your Passion: Unveil the Roots of
Burnout and Reignite Engagement
- Jennie Blumenthal

Friday, August 9

8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote: The Marvel of Generative AI:
The Future of Work Efficiencies
- Jim Spellos
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Learning Lab: Navigating Workplace Conflict: How to Have More Influence, Less Drama, and Better Collaboration
- Karin Hurt
Learning Lab: AI's Top 40: Navigating the New Wave of New Business Tools

- Jim Spellos
Learning Lab: The Magic of Africa: Building Bridges through Cultural Understanding
- U. Desmond Alufohai
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel: Global Event Management & Protocol Coming Together
- Greg Canty, Wendy Drake, Brian O'Connor, Lindsay Schattenstein
Moderated by Brad Weaber
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Learning Lab: Productivity Hacks That Transform
Your Mission
- Mark David Jones
Learning Lab: Powerful Storytelling: The Art andScience of Captivating Your Audience with Stories
- Carrie Beckstrom

Learning Lab: Elevate Your Virtual Sessions: Techniques for Maximum Impact
- Jake Van Ness
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Gala Reception
7:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Gala Dinner
Keynote Remarks by The Honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr.

Saturday, August 10

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote: Top Gun Teamwork: Building Real Teams that Win
- Robert "Cujo" Teschner

8:00 AM	Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Opening Ceremony Welcome Remarks by Pamela Eyring The Presentation of Colors Singing of the National Anthem by Craig Kennedy
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Keynote: Creating a Culture of Trust & Empathy – The Superpower to True Business Growth - Chris Bashinelli
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM	Learning Lab: Saudi Coffee as a Cornerstone of Hospitality and Protocol - Dr. Ibrahim Alsini Learning Lab: Strengthening Connections Through Icebreakers - Michelle Cummings Learning Lab: Seating Magic: Seating Software for Event Planning Mastery - Caty Black and Van Luu
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM	Lunch featuring "School of Hard Knocks"
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Learning Lab: The Art of Official Gift Presentation: Trends and Techniques - Nicole Krakora and Keith Lipert Learning Lab: Embracing Change: Unlocking Leadership Strategies for Seamless Transitions - Lorraine Wiseman Learning Lab: Pouring Perfection: Wine Etiquette for Event Planning Demystified - Vincent Feraud
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Networking Break
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM	Keynote: Spark Your Passion: Unveil the Roots of Burnout and Reignite Engagement - Jennie Blumenthal

8:00 AM	Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Keynote: The Marvel of Generative AI: The Future of Work Efficiencies - Jim Spellos
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM	Learning Lab: Navigating Workplace Conflict: How to Have More Influence, Less Drama, and Better Collaboration - Karin Hurt Learning Lab: AI's Top 40: Navigating the New Wave of New Business Tools - Jim Spellos Learning Lab: The Magic of Africa: Building Bridges through Cultural Understanding - U. Desmond Alufohai
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Panel: Global Event Management & Protocol Coming Together - Greg Canty, Wendy Drake, Brian O'Connor, Lindsay Schattenstein Moderated by Brad Weaber
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Networking Break
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM	Learning Lab: Productivity Hacks That Transform Your Mission - Mark David Jones Learning Lab: Powerful Storytelling: The Art andScience of Captivating Your Audience with Stories - Carrie Beckstrom Learning Lab: Elevate Your Virtual Sessions: Techniques for Maximum Impact - Jake Van Ness
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Gala Reception
7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	Gala Dinner Keynote Remarks by The Honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr.

Please note, the agenda is subject to change as details are confirmed. We encourage you to re-visit this page for the latest details.

All timings are presented during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Wednesday, August 7

5:00 PMRegistration Opens 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Welcome Reception Performance by The Crescent Circus

5:00 PM

Registration Opens

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Performance by The Crescent Circus

Thursday, August 8

8:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Remarks by Pamela Eyring

The Presentation of Colors

Singing of the National Anthem by Craig Kennedy

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Keynote: Creating a Culture of Trust & Empathy –

- Chris Bashinelli

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Networking Break

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab: Saudi Coffee as a Cornerstone of Hospitality and Protocol

- Dr. Ibrahim Alsini

- Dr. Ibrahim Alsini

Learning Lab: Strengthening Connections Through Icebreakers- Michelle CummingsLearning Lab: Seating Magic: Seating Software

Learning Lab: Strengthening Connections Through Icebreakers

- Caty Black and Van Luu

- Caty Black and Van Luu

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch featuring "School of Hard Knocks"

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Learning Lab: The Art of Official Gift Presentation:

- Nicole Krakora and Keith Lipert

- Nicole Krakora and Keith Lipert

Learning Lab: Embracing Change: Unlocking

- Lorraine Wiseman

Learning Lab: Pouring Perfection: Wine Etiquette

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking Break

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Keynote: Spark Your Passion: Unveil the Roots of

Friday, August 9

8:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote: The Marvel of Generative AI:

- Jim Spellos

- Jim Spellos

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Networking Break

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Learning Lab: Navigating Workplace Conflict: How to Have More Influence, Less Drama, and Better Collaboration

- Karin Hurt

Learning Lab: AI's Top 40: Navigating the New Wave of New Business Tools- Jim Spellos

Learning Lab: AI's Top 40: Navigating the New Wave of New Business Tools

- Jim Spellos

Learning Lab: The Magic of Africa: Building Bridges through Cultural Understanding

- U. Desmond Alufohai

- U. Desmond Alufohai

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Panel: Global Event Management & Protocol Coming Together

- Greg Canty, Wendy Drake, Brian O'Connor, Lindsay SchattensteinModerated by Brad Weaber

- Greg Canty, Wendy Drake, Brian O'Connor, Lindsay Schattenstein

Moderated by Brad Weaber

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Networking Break

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Learning Lab: Productivity Hacks That Transform Your Mission- Mark David Jones

Learning Lab: Productivity Hacks That Transform

- Mark David Jones

Learning Lab: Powerful Storytelling: The Art andScience of Captivating Your Audience with Stories

- Carrie Beckstrom

Learning Lab: Elevate Your Virtual Sessions: Techniques for Maximum Impact

- Jake Van Ness

- Jake Van Ness

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

5:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Performance by The Crescent Circus

Learning Lab: Strengthening Connections Through Icebreakers
- Michelle Cummings
Learning Lab: Seating Magic: Seating Software

Learning Lab: AI's Top 40: Navigating the New Wave of New Business Tools

- Jim Spellos

- Greg Canty, Wendy Drake, Brian O'Connor, Lindsay Schattenstein
Moderated by Brad Weaber

Learning Lab: Productivity Hacks That Transform
Your Mission
- Mark David Jones