Young Leaders Conference

Conference Agenda

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

 
11:30am - 5:00pm Young Leader Golf Tournament*
Shipyard Golf Club
Young Leaders will meet at the golf course at 11:00am
Lunch, drinks, and 18 hole golf tournament is included with the golf outing registration.
*Separate registration required.

 5:30 - 6:30pm Early Bird Reception
Pre-Function Space
If you played golf with the group or just came in early for the conference, join us for the Early Bird Reception. 

Thursday, November 5, 2026

*All sessions will be located in the Ballrooms

 
9:30am - 10:30am:
Registration/Check-In

10:30am - 10:45am
Welcome & Opening Announcements

10:45am - 11:45am General Session: "Repeat or Evolve: The Courage to Reinvent in a Changing World", Jes Averhart, CEO Open Roads Strategy

11:45am - 12:30pm
Attendee Lunch

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Young Leader Breakout Session: "Cracking the Code of High Performance Teams, Jes Averhart, CEO Open Roads Strategy

12:30pm - 1:30pm NextGen Breakout Session: "Practicing a Strategic Mindset" , Wendy Berenson, Innerwill

1:30pm - 2:00pm Connect BREAK

2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Leader Breakout Session: "Coaching Conversations in the Workplace", Wendy Berenson, Innerwill 

2:00pm - 3:00pm NextGen Breakout Session: "Leadership Succession Planning", Teddy Kiniry, FMI Corporation

3:00pm - 3:30pm Connect BREAK

3:30pm - 4:30pm General Session: "Lessons with a Leader Panel Discussion"
Panelist:
Emily Ellis, CFO, Holt Brothers Construction
Paul Edwards, Business Development Manager, Reeves
Lindsay Smith, Corporate Risk Manager, Palmetto Corp.
John Anglin, Business Development Manager, Branch Civil

4:30pm End of Sessions

6:30 - 7:15pm All Attendee Reception & Dinner

7:15 - 10:15pm Casino Night Fun!*
Enjoy the night playing on blackjack tables, roulette tables, craps tables, and poker tables! 
*Registered Spouses/Guests are welcome!

Friday, November 6, 2026


7:30 - 8:30am Optional: "The Builders Calling: Faith, Work, and Impact" Devotional
Led by Young Leader Members

8:00 - 8:30am Attendee Breakfast 
Located in Main Ballroom

8:30 - 10:00am
General Session: "The Four Foundations of Purpose" Workshop, Daron Earlewine

10:00 - 10:15am Closing Comments

10:15am Travel Safe and We Will See You Next Year!