Fall 2025

Wednesday, Sept. 24th 

4-8 PM - Cocktail reception, Francis Marion Hotel Lobby (private area)

Thursday, Sept. 25th

Theme: Artificial + Human Intelligence

9-9:30 AM - Breakfast and Networking

9:30-9:45 AM - Welcome from Doug & Jen

9:45-10:45 AM - Introductions from ALL attendees #GIVE

10:45-11 AM - Bio Break

11-12 noon - 1st Roundtable Sessions:

• AI Design: How to Document Process BEFORE Implementation
• AI Discovery: 99 Tools You Didn't Know You Needed
• AI Agents: How to replace the tasks-not necessarily the employee

12 noon-12:15 - Interactive Debrief from the 1st Roundtable

12:15-1:15 - Lunch Break w/Sponsor Introduction

1:15-2:00 PM - Intentional networking. Targeted introductions from Doug by request. Private Beakout Rooms.

2:00-2:45 - Panel Discussion: AI for Growth & Scale (without losing your humanity)

2:45-3:00 - Debrief and Q&A

3:00-3:15 - Bio Break

3:15-4:15 - #ASK: Hot Seat. Winner selected for FREE book creation!

4:15-5:00 Complimetary Professional Photo session. 1-on-1 Networking

6:00 to 9:00 PM Breakout dinners (optional)
Board members or founders can host a dinner for 6-10 people as pre-selected restaurants

Friday, Sept. 26th

Theme: Stories That Matter

9-9:30 AM - Breakfast and Networking

9:30-10:15 AM - Welcome from Doug & Jen. Reflections & #GIVE session for all

10:15-10:45 AM - OPEN

10:45-11 AM - Bio Break

11-12 noon - 2nd Roundtable sessions:

• Million Dollar Referrals: How to Network for Impact
• StorySelling Me: How and When to Use a Story
• Pitch Perfect: Present & Refine Your Pitch Deck

12nn-12:30 - Debrief from the 2nd Roundtable

12:30-1:30 - Lunch Break w/Sponsor Introduction

1:30-2 PM- Testimonials and directed networking

2-3 PM - Book Creation Demo (winner from the hot seat)

3-3:30 - Debrief and Q&A

3:30-3:45 - Bio Break

3:45-4:45 PM - Breakout Sessions

• Pitch Your Idea: Qualified Founders Present to Venture Capital Parters.
• Get on Stage: Find My Stage Accelerator for Speakers
• 100X Your Leads: Channel Partnership Challege!

4:45-5:00 PM - Closing Remarks

6:00 to 9:00 PM Breakout dinners (optional)
Board members or founders can host a dinner for 6-10 people as re-selected restaurants

Hotel Recommendations

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