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Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:00pm - 6:30pm  
  Registration Check-in

5:30pm - 7:00pm
  *All Attendee Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Windle Terry Bimbo Construction Law
Located in EXPO Hall

Friday, July 24, 2026

9:00am - 10:30 am
  Spouse/Guest Breakfast
*For full conference registered spouses & guest
Attendees will experience a LIVE torchwork demonstration by local artist Mark Deshields, an experienced glassmaker who has been sharing his craft with the Asheville community for years through demonstrations and workshops. During this engaging demo, guest will experience the art of lampworking, also known as flameworking or torchworking. Each attendee has the chance to WIN one of the items made at the event.
Located on the Vanderbilt Terrace

 12:30pm - 4:00pm    Young Leader Summit Social at Highland Brewery
Attendees will have volleyball courts for a little friendly competition and cabanas for networking!
Transportation will be provided
*separate registration required

5:00pm - 6:00pm
  *New Member/New Attendee Reception 
*For New CAGC Members & First Time Summit Attendees
Sponsored by.......
Located on the Vanderbilt Terrace

8:00pm - 10:00am
  *Summer Summit Bash - Sponsored by Ritchie Bros.
Entertainment provided by Emerald Empire Band

Located in the Pavilion

Saturday, July 25, 2026

11:00am - 12:00pm
  *Keynote Presentation: "Leader From the Front", Eddie Penney, Founder of Unafraid & Contingent Group | Speaker & Author **
Located in Archer/Barnwell Ballroom

5:30pm - 6:15pm   *Red Carpet Reception
Located in the Vanderbilt Foyer
Sponsored by Lane Construction
6:15pm - 8:15pm   *Dinner and Award Ceremony Celebrating the 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees,  Top Young Leaders and Small Business Awards
Located in Grand Ballroom 
**This presentation has been approved for one CEU/PDU for HRCI and SHRM.

  SHRM Reverification Provider 2026 HRCI Seal

Carolinas AGC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.