Young Leaders Conference

Conference Agenda

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

 
11:30am - 5:00pm Young Leader Golf Outing*
Shipyard Golf Club
Young Leaders will meet at the golf course at 11:00am
Lunch, golf, and 2 drink tickets 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, November5, 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:  To Be Announced Soon!

3:00pm - 3:30pm Connect BREAK
3:30pm - 4:30pm General Session: "CAGC Leadership Panel Discussion" 



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, November6, 2026


8:00 - 8:30 am Attendee Breakfast 

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

10:00am - 10:15am Closing Comments

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