Golf Tournament
Start off the Inc. 5000 Conference in full swing with the annual golf tournament. Play with colleagues or join forces with fellow Inc. 5000 honorees.
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Building the Future of AI: An AI Bootcamp for Fast-Growth Founders
Led by Caleb Briggs, AI expert and author, MIT Press and Rex Briggs, Chief AI officer, Claritas
Bring your laptop and join us for a hands-on learning experience designed specifically for founders of rapidly growing companies of any size and industry. The instructor at this bootcamp will be award-winning data and AI expert Rex Briggs, fellow Inc. 5000 honoree and author of "The AI Conundrum" (MIT Press).
In this two-hour seminar, you will level up your understanding of AI and leave equipped with the knowledge to implement AI effectively in your business. Additionally, you will:
-Gain deeper insight into how AI really works and its strengths and weaknesses
-Learn about AI’s potential as a powerful tool for your business, as well as its capacity for error and the potential for disastrous outcomes
-Learn how AI can discern patterns from any data set–and how biases and inaccuracies can limit its output
-Take away practical applications of AI for your business and know how to make informed decisions about its application in your field
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Conference Reception
Opening night is all about breaking the ice. Grab a cocktail and a few appetizers and mingle with the leaders of the fastest-growing companies in America.
Networking
Inc. Marketplace Open
Visit the Inc. Marketplace for unique experiences, engaging activations, purposeful networking, and more.
Networking
Main Stage
Brewing Success: Lessons From La Colombe Founder Todd Carmichael
Speaker: Todd Carmichael, Founder and CEO, Rebel Beverage Labs
Todd Carmichael transformed La Colombe from a local Philadelphia roaster into a global coffee powerhouse. Join this intimate fireside chat with Carmichael and hear about the journey that began with his opening a local coffee shop, led to a $900 million sale to Chobani, and transitioned when he decided to step down as CEO to start a new venture in the beverage space, Loftiwater. This will be an inspiring session with a founder who has made a mark in one of the world’s oldest CPG categories.
Breakout
Essential Cybersecurity Hacks to Protect Your Small Business
Speakers: Rohit Ghai, CEO, RSA; Debbie Gordon, founder and CEO, Cloud Range; and Tiffany Ricks, founder and CEO, HacWare
Join your fellow attendees in an intimate breakout session.
Breakout
Taking Care of Your Talent: The Total Rewards Approach
In a highly competitive hiring climate, employers often turn to the total rewards approach to attract and retain top talent. Such employers recognize that high performers consider more than just salary when selecting their next roles. Qualitative factors like personal well-being, performance recognition, and development opportunities can make all the difference. In this panel, we’ll discuss the best ways to attract, engage, and hire the most desirable candidates in any industry. We'll also address how businesses can adapt their total rewards programs to match the interests of select candidates and generations.
Breakout
Taking Ownership of Your Narrative: Unleashing the Power of Your Founder Story
Speakers: Brielle Cotterman, Publicity Expert, Founder Influential Leader Agency; Bill Shufelt, Co-founder and CEO, Athletic Brewing Company and Katie Sturino, Founder of Megababe and Body Acceptance Advocate
Breakout
Main Stage
Lunch in the Inc. Marketplace
Grab lunch and mingle with your peers, colleagues, and fellow attendees.
Networking
Bridging the Generation Gap: Building Community and Marketing Across Age Groups
Speakers: Tieghan Gerard, founder and recipe developer, Half Baked Harvest; Ann McFerran, founder and CEO, Glamnetic; and Ajay Prakash, co-founder and CEO, Rinse
Join your fellow attendees in an intimate breakout session.
Breakout
How to Manage Cash Flow in a Fast-Growth Business
Speakers: Meenakshi Lala, CEO, UrbanStems and Cate Luzio, founder and CEO, Luminary
Join your fellow attendees in an intimate breakout session.
Breakout
Lessons In Leadership
Speaker: Ann Hiatt, founder and executive consultant, Hipergiant
This exclusive, interactive workshop has been designed specifically for Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs who are navigating the stress and anxiety of leading rapidly scaling organizations. Over the past 20 years, Ann Hiatt has served as the right-hand partner and chief of staff to the CEOs at Amazon and Google, among others, and in this workshop, she will offer exclusive firsthand accounts, detailed playbooks, and insights into some of the most effective and renowned leaders in tech.
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Happy Hour in the Inc. Marketplace
Grab a cocktail and mingle with the leaders of the most dynamic companies in America.
Networking
Official Conference Party presented by Capital One Business
Join fellow attendees, speakers, sponsors, and Inc. editorial staff for some well-deserved downtime. The evening will include live entertainment, cold drinks, and delicious food.
Inc. Marketplace Open
Visit the Inc. Marketplace for unique experiences, engaging activations, purposeful networking, and more.
Networking
Main Stage
Cashing Out or Carrying On: Navigating Your Exit Strategy
Join your fellow attendees in an intimate breakout session.
Breakout
Fueling Perpetual Growth: Strategies for Sustained Success
Speakers: Justine Tiu, Co-founder and Chief Woobler, The Woobles and Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-founder and CEO, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Join your fellow attendees in an intimate breakout session.
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Main Stage
Lunch in the Marketplace
Grab lunch and mingle with your peers, colleagues, and fellow attendees.
Networking
Pre-Gala Cocktail Reception
Join us for a cocktail reception leading up the highly anticipated Inc. 5000 Gala!
Inc. 5000 Black-Tie Gala
It's finally time for the signature event! Here's to the Inc. 5000 honorees. Be among the best and brightest at the elegant Black-Tie Gala, where you'll be acknowledged and celebrated. Cheer on colleagues. Network with fellow honorees. Dance the night away. Festivities include a cocktail reception, dinner, and music.
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