Attract Top Talent in the Remote Work Era
Facilitated by JOHN H. CHUANG, founder and CEO of Aquent, a marketing and creative staffing agency

Science-Backed Strategies to Better Manage Your Time, Energy, and Attention While Working From Home
Facilitated by CLARE KUMAR, award-winning entrepreneur, productivity catalyst, and executive coach

Virtual Schmoozing: How to Seal the Deal
Facilitated by IVAN MISNER, founder and chief visionary officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization

Inc. x Co-Elevate: Peer-to-Peer Group Kickoff
Facilitator: KEITH FERRAZZI, Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority 

Non-Obvious Thinking: The Mindset You Need to Understand Trends and Anticipate the Future
Featuring ROHIT BHARGAVA, founder, Ideapress Publishing; and author, Non Obvious Megatrends   
Interviewer: Scott Omelianuk, editor in chief, Inc.

The Power of Storytelling: Drive Connection, Brand Awareness, and Customer Loyalty
Instructors: SONIA ALLEYNE, co-founder, Storytellers: Words.Images.Magic; and author, I Kick Ass at Work; and SHAY LEONORA, co-founder, Storytellers: Words.Images.Magic

Using Emotional Intelligence to be Passionately Productive
Facilitated by VANESSA BEST, founder of Precision HealthCare Consultants, a health care administration and safety solutions company

Overcome Objections in Sales
Facilitated by ANDREA SITTIG-ROLF, Chief BlitzMaster and CEO of BlitzMasters, a training organization that helps companies of all sizes maximize sales, and author of The Seven Keys to Effective Business-to-Business Appointment Setting

Protect Your People and Workplace During Covid-19
Facilitated by JOHN HO, chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Practice, Cozen O’Connor, an international law firm

Not Business as Usual: A Conversation with Soledad O’Brien  
Featuring SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist; founder, Soledad O’Brien Productions; and host of Hearst’s Matter of Fact
Interviewer: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor-in-chief, Inc.

Caring for Your Employees – Now and for the Future
Presented by Principal Financial Group
Featuring KARA HOOGENSEN, senior vice president—Group and Retirement Services, Principal Financial Group; MARK WEST, vice president—Business Solutions, Principal Financial Group; and JOLEEN WORKMAN, vice president—Customer Care, Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Financial Group
Moderator: BURT HELM, editor-at-large, Inc.

Remote or In-Person: Build Your A-Team
Session Leader: WHITNEY JOHNSON, founder and CEO, WLJ Advisors; and author, Disrupt Yourself and Build an A-Team

Where’s the Money? Rethinking Your Growth Plan 
Instructor: AMI KASSAR, founder and chief executive, MultiFunding; author, The Growth Dilemma; and columnist, Inc.com
 

The Inc. 5000 Town Hall: Insights From the Most Successful Businesses
Featuring DIANA LEE, co-founder and CEO, Constellation Agency; CAREY SMITH, founder, Big Ass Fans; and Founding Contrarian, Unorthodox Ventures; and ANDREW PARADISE, co-founder and CEO, Skillz
Moderator: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor-in-chief, Inc.

Inc. 5000 Vision Conference Welcome Party in the Martketplace!
Opening night is all about breaking the ice. Mix yourself a refreshing cocktail, and mingle with leaders from some of the most dynamic companies in the country. This fun and casual soiree is the official kickoff to the Inc. 5000 Conference. For 2020 Honorees attending, please remember to have your passport stamped. Then we will mail you a special Inc. 500/5000 2020 momento.

Day of Service | Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Learning From One Another 
Speaker: PHYLLIS NEWHOUSE, founder and CEO, Xtreme Solutions; and founder, ShoulderUp
Special Remarks: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor-in-chief, Inc.

Coffee and Connections: Morning Meetup with your Peers in the Marketplace

Day of Service | Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) 1-on-1 Mentoring Session with Inc. 5000 CEOs
Mentees provided by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

Welcome to the Club! First-Time Inc. 5000 Honorees Meetup in the Marketplace

Day of Service | Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Marketplace Networking
 

Influencer Marketing Strategies That Cut Through the Noise
Facilitated by JAY WOODS, founder of Urban Ideation, an experiential marketing agency

The Future of Work: Transform Your Company's HR, Culture, and Purpose
Facilitated by AQUILA LEON-SOON, founder and CEO, ATS+Partners, an organizational development and leadership strategy firm

Growing Globally in a More Isolated World
Facilitated by JEFF WUEST, CEO of SynFiny Advisors

Day of Service | Inc. Military Entrepreneurs Lessons From a Master Mentor 
Speaker: NORM BRODSKY, founder, CitiStorage; co-author, Street Smarts; and columnist, Inc.
Special Remarks: Eric Schurenberg, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Your Next Move: The Future of Retail with Rebecca Minkoff 
Presented by Capital One Business 
Featuring REBECCA MINKOFF, co-founder, and creative director, Rebecca Minkoff
Interviewer: Lindsay Blakely, managing editor, Inc.com
 

The Future of American Innovation
Featuring STEVE CASE chairman and CEO, Revolution; co-founder, AOL; and author, The Third Wave
Interviewer: KEVIN J. RYAN, staff writer, Inc.

Draw Your Future: Learn How to Visualize Disruption
Session Leader: PATTI DOBROWOLSKI, founder, Up Your Creative Genius; author, 9 Tips to Up Your Creative Genius and Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life

The 6 Building Blocks of a High-Performing Company Culture
Session Leader: MARCEL SCHWANTES, founder and chief human officer, Leadership From the Core; host, Love in Action podcast; and columnist, Inc.com

Day of Service | Inc. Military Entrepreneurs 1-on-1 Mentoring Session with Inc. 5000 CEOs
Mentees provided by Inc. Military Entrepreneurs. 

Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Facilitated by NICOLE CUTTS, CEO of Cutts Consulting, an organizational development firm, and founder of Vision Quest Retreats, which offers success coaching and retreats for women

Innovative Thinking: Developing a Future-Forward Plan for Your Business
Facilitated by DAVID BLOOM, chief operating and development officer for Capriotti’s Sub Shops, a high-growth national sandwich brand based in Las Vegas

Dos and Don'ts of Building an Authentic Brand
Facilitated by KELSEY STUART, founder and CEO of Bloomin' Blinds Franchise Corp

Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Business and Clients Protected
Presented by Principal Financial Group
Featuring KIM PFIFFNER, vice president and chief information officer, U.S. Insurance Solutions, Principal Financial Group; MARK STROSAHL, business information security officer, Retirement & Income Solutions, Principal Financial Group; KIERSTEN TODT, managing director, Cyber Readiness Institute
Moderator: BURT HELM, editor-at-large, Inc.

Day of Service | Inc. Military Entrepreneurs Marketplace Networking

The Digital Future of Work
Featuring AARON LEVIE, co-founder and CEO, Box
Interviewer: CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN, senior writer, Inc.; host, Inc.’s What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

Technology Tips, Hacks, and Solutions for the Remote Workforce
Presented by Lenovo
Featuring RYAN MALONE, founder and CEO, SmartBug Media; STEPHEN MILLER, technologist and ambassador, Lenovo; and AJ SHANKAR, CEO and co-founder, Everlaw
Moderator: BURT HELM, editor-at-large, Inc.

Inc. 5000 Alumni Meetup: Multi-Time Inc. 5000 Honorees mix and mingle in the marketplace!

Thought Leadership in the Time of Covid-19
Instructor: PETER WINICK, founder and CEO, Thought Leadership Leverage

Decisions, Decisions: Five Choices for Your Business to Thrive
Speaker: CINDY ECKERT, founder, Sprout Pharmaceuticals; and founder, The Pink Ceiling
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Relax and Recap: Mix and Mingle with Your Peers in the Marketplace

Facilitated Networking Happy Hour in the Marketplace
Facilitated by KATHEY PORTER, author of 50 Billion Dollar Boss and Implementing Supplier Diversity: Driver of Entrepreneurship, and founder of Porter Brown Associates and BusinessFAB Academy

Morning Health & Wellness Session

Leading in the New Normal
Featuring KEITH FERRAZZI, Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority 

Leadership: How to Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be 
Session Leader: STACEY HANKE, author, Influence Redefined; and co-author, Yes You Can!

The Out Advantage: The Unique Benefits of Having LGBTQ Professionals on Your Leadership Team
Presented by Facebook

Meetup in the Marketplace: Fewer Than 100 Employees

Advocacy & Activism: What People-First Leadership Looks Like Now
Featuring DAVE GILBOA, co-founder, Warby Parker
Interviewer: CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN, senior writer, Inc.; host, Inc.’s What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

Build a Bigger Audience Through Podcasting
Facilitated by MARK GRABAN, author of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, and host of multiple podcasts including Lean Blog Interviews and My Favorite Mistake.

When and How to Pivot Your Business
Facilitated by BOB PROSEN, CEO of the Prosen Center for Business Advancement

Earning Media Coverage for Your Business
Facilitated by DAWN KELLY, founder and CEO of the Nourish Spot

Resources to Grow Your Business Facilitated Networking
presented by Mercedes-Benz Vans
Facilitated by BURT HELM, editor at large, Inc.

Inc. x Co-Elevate: Meet & Greet with Keith Ferrazzi
Facilitator: KEITH FERRAZZI, Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority 

Legal Pitfalls, Blind Spots, and Vulnerabilities in Labor & Employment Law and How to Avoid Them
Presented by Thomson Reuters
Featuring KATE BALLY, director of labor and employment, Thomson Reuters Practical Law; CRAIG VAUGHN Sr., product manager, Thomson Reuters

From Court to Company: A Conversation with Maria Sharapova
Featuring MARIA SHARAPOVA, founder, Sugarpova, and retired WTA champion
Interviewer: CHRISTINE LAGORIO, host, What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

Growth: Innovation Through Inclusivity
Session Leaders: JOHN GALVIN, facilitator partner, Ferrazzi Greenlight; and ROB WHITFIELD, CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight

Shark Tales: One-on-One with Daymond John 
Featuring DAYMOND JOHN, founder and CEO, FUBU; star of Shark Tank; and author, Powershift
Interviewer: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor in chief, Inc.

Hidden Opportunities for Growth
Facilitated by TRISTAN BEL, executive director of NYDesigns, a hardware tech incubator, and founder of FastPenta, an innovation studio in hardware and sustainability

Fostering Connections among Digital Teams
Facilitated by KIMBERLY ROUSH, Founder of All-Star Executive Coaching

Rethink Your Customer Acquisition Strategy
Facilitated by TIFFINI GATLIN, CEO, Latched+Hooked Beauty

The Beauty of Being Partners in Business and Life
Featuring JERROD BLANDINO, co-founder and chief creative officer, Too Faced; and JEREMY JOHNSON, co-founder, Too Faced

Interview Session

The Art of Living and Leading Right Now
Featuring RYAN HOLIDAY, founder, The Daily Stoic and author, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Lives of the Stoics
Interviewer: TOM FOSTER, editor-at-large, Inc. 

Meetup in the Marketplace: More Than 100 Employees

Make Your Business Recession-Proof 
Featuring LUCY DELAND, co-founder, Paperless Post; and partner, Inspired Capital; and ALEXA VON TOBEL, CFP, founder and managing partner, Inspired Capital; and author, Financially Fearless and Financially Forward
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Simple Hacks to Build a New, More Resilient Business
Presented by Insperity
Featuring ELI JONES, Dean, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University; MICHAEL LIPE, managing director, brand and marketing strategy, Insperity
Moderator: CHRISTINE LAGORIO, host, What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

How to Network in the Age of Covid 
Speaker: MINDA ZETLIN, co-author, The Geek Gap; columnist, Inc.com

End of Day Meetups in the Marketplace

SMB Blitz Learning Session
 

Facilitated Networking Happy Hour in the Marketplace

Morning Health & Wellness Session

Money Rules: Managing Your Personal Finances
Speaker: JEAN CHATZKY, founder and CEO, HerMoney; financial editor of NBC’s Today Show; and author, Money Rules and Women with Money

Draw Your Future: Learn How to Visualize Disruption
Session Leader: PATTI DOBROWOLSKI, founder, Up Your Creative Genius; author, 9 Tips to Up Your Creative Genius and Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life

Isn’t it Obvious? Why Diverse Teams Outperform on Profitability
Presented by Facebook

Meetup in the Marketplace: North East

Ready for Your Close Up? How to Look Good on (Zoom) Camera 
Featuring TED ALLEN, host of Food Network’s Chopped and author, In My Kitchen                
Interviewer: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor in chief, Inc.

Raising Employee Morale in Trying Times
Facilitated by DAVID DYE, president of Let’s Grow Leaders, an international leadership development firm specializing in innovative techniques and highly practical tools

Building Business Resilience: Strategies for Surviving Change
Facilitated by MAUREEN ANDERS, co-founder and CEO of AR Workshop, a boutique DIY workshop franchise

Social Media Growth Strategies
Facilitated by CRYSTAL ALLISON, vice president of social media for MediaCrossing, a digital-first agency focused on driving growth for brands by focusing on outcomes

How I Did It: The Making of a Chef With David Chang
Featuring DAVID CHANG, founder, Momofuku; star of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious; and author, Eat a Peach: A Memoir
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Leadership: Being Agile and the Power of Peer Partnering
Session Leaders: JOHN GALVIN, facilitator partner, Ferrazzi Greenlight; and ROB WHITFIELD, CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight

HR Technologies to Help Keep Your People Positive and Profitable
Presented by Insperity 
Featuring DAVID BURNLEY vice president - product innovation, Insperity; and DAVE WEISBECK, chief strategy officer, Visier Corporation
Moderator: ANITA CAMPBELL, founder and CEO, Small Business Trends
 

How to Get Attention for Your Business (or Anything, Really)
Speaker: BILL MURPHY JR., founder, Understandably.com; author, Breakthrough Entrepreneurship; and contributing editor, Inc.com

Building Beyond Meat 
Featuring ETHAN BROWN, founder and CEO, Beyond Meat 
Interviewer: TOM FOSTER, editor-at-large, Inc.
 

Leading Through Any Crisis
Facilitated by KARIN HURT, CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders an international leadership development firm; and author of Courageous Cultures

Creating a Company Culture That Customers Buy Into
Facilitated by KEN HUTCHESON, president of U.S. Lawns

Navigating Your Business During an Economic Disaster
Facilitated by CHRIS McCUISTON, co-founder and CEO of Goldfish Swim School Franchising

The Future of the Internet
Featuring VINT CERF, architecture of the Internet and vice president and chief Internet evangelist for Google; NICOLAS NEGROPONTE, founder and chairman Emeritus, MIT Media Lab; and CHRIS DEWOLF, co-founder, Myspace; and CEO, Jam City
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

The Future of the Feel Good Revolution
Featuring ALLI WEBB, founder, Drybar; and co-founder, Squeeze

Meetup in the Marketplace: West Coast

The Great Game of Business: How to Create Rapid Financial Results and Lasting Cultural Change
Instructor: STEVE BAKER, vice president, the Great Game of Business; author, Get in the Game and It’s Money It’s People It’s Both

Are You Okay? The Future of Healthcare
Featuring EREN BALI, co-founder and CEO, Udemy and Carbon Health

Pandemic Pivots: Beat Adversity and Spot Opportunities 
Featuring ELLEN BENNETT, founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett; Dakota Hendrickson, co-founder and general manager, Filti; CHRISELLE LIM, co-founder and CMO, Bumo; and MILAN PATEL, co-founder and CEO, PathogenDx
Moderator: CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN, senior writer, Inc.; host, Inc.’s What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

Play-by-Play: A Conversation with Sportscasting Legend Jim Nantz 
Presented by Insperity 
Speaker: JIM NANTZ, Emmy award-winning sportscaster 

Workshop Session
Speaker: Coming Soon!

End of Day Meetups in the Marketplace

SMB Blitz Learning Session
 

Workshop Session
Speaker: Coming Soon!

Facilitated Networking Happy Hour in the Marketplace

Morning Health & Wellness Session

Inc. x Co-Elevate: Peer-to-Peer Groups
Facilitator: LILY CHAPIN, community manager, Inc. 

Beyond Football: Michael Strahan on Building Businesses, Being Optimistic, and Balancing it All 
Featuring MICHAEL STRAHAN, co-founder, SMAC Entertainment; NFL Super Bowl champion; and co-anchor, Good Morning America
Interviewer: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor-in-chief, Inc.

Bonus & Incentives: Pandemic Edition 
Session Leader: STEVE BAKER, vice president, the Great Game of Business; author, Get in the Game and It’s Money It’s People It’s Both

What Women Know: Understanding Female Founders' Advantage for Leading in Tough Times
Presented by Facebook

Meetup in the Marketplace: Midwest

Best Leadership Advice From Marshall Goldsmith for Right Now 
Featuring MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, No. 1 executive coach, Thinkers50; and author, Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Anything Can Happen: Safeguard Your Business for What's Next
Facilitated by AMI KASSAR, founder and CEO of Multifunding

How Covid-19 Has Reshaped Operations and Expectations
Presented by Principal Financial Group
Facilitated by MALLA HARIDAT, entrepreneur, author, and founder of the New Designs for Life Training Company

Food for Thought: One-on-One with a Restaurant Mogul  
Featuring DANNY MEYER, restaurateur and founder and CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group 
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Leadership: Energy and the Resilience of Your Team
Session Leaders: JOHN GALVIN, facilitator partner, Ferrazzi Greenlight; and ROB WHITFIELD, CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight

Leading Great Remote Teams 
Speaker: JASON ATEN, founder, Simple Classroom; and tech columnist, Inc.com

Lessons From a Billion-Dollar-Business Owner
Featuring JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD, founder and CEO, ActOne Group

Pandemic-Inspired Revenue Streams
Facilitated by JARED MITCHELL, founder of Beefysites, a company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their e-commerce businesses

Business Lessons Learned From 2020
Facilitated by ANDI GRAY, president of Strategy Leaders, a business consulting firm

Developing an Institutional Acquisition Strategy for Your Business
Facilitated by KATHEY PORTER, author of 50 Billion Dollar Boss and Implementing Supplier Diversity: Driver of Entrepreneurship, and founder of Porter Brown Associates and BusinessFAB Academy

Gut Check: How to Save an Industry From Itself
Featuring GT DAVE, founder and CEO, GT's Living Foods

Where Do We Go From Here? One-on-One With Mark Cuban 
Featuring MARK CUBAN, serial entrepreneur and investor, star of Shark Tank, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks 
Interviewer: TOM FOSTER, editor at large, Inc. 

Meetup in the Marketplace: South

Motivating Your Team: The Science Made Simple 
Speaker: JEFF HADEN, author, The Motivation Myth; and columnist, Inc.com

Stop Thinking & Start Doing: How to Maintain Culture and Lead Virtually 
Featuring TOM GIMBEL, founder and CEO, LaSalle Network
Interviewer: DIANA RANSOM, features editor, Inc.

Workshop Session
Speaker: Coming Soon!

End of Day Meetups in the Marketplace

What’s Your Plan B? Growth, Innovation, and Contingency Planning
Session Leader: STEVE BAKER, vice president, The Great Game of Business; and author, Get in the Game and It’s Money It’s People It’s Both

Inc. 5000 Awards Gala
The culmination of this year’s annual event will be our soiree celebrating the Inc. 5000 community with special guest presenters, including NFL Superbowl Champion and Good Morning America co-anchor, MICHAEL STRAHAN (SMAC Entertainment).

Non-Obvious Thinking: The Mindset You Need to Understand Trends and Anticipate the Future
Featuring ROHIT BHARGAVA, founder, Ideapress Publishing; and author, Non Obvious Megatrends   
Interviewer: Scott Omelianuk, editor in chief, Inc.

Not Business as Usual: A Conversation with Soledad O’Brien  
Featuring SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist; founder, Soledad O’Brien Productions; and host of Hearst’s Matter of Fact
Interviewer: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor-in-chief, Inc.

Your Next Move: The Future of Retail with Rebecca Minkoff 
Presented by Capital One Business 
Featuring REBECCA MINKOFF, co-founder, and creative director, Rebecca Minkoff
Interviewer: Lindsay Blakely, managing editor, Inc.com
 

The Digital Future of Work
Featuring AARON LEVIE, co-founder and CEO, Box
Interviewer: CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN, senior writer, Inc.; host, Inc.’s What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

Decisions, Decisions: Five Choices for Your Business to Thrive
Speaker: CINDY ECKERT, founder, Sprout Pharmaceuticals; and founder, The Pink Ceiling
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Morning Health & Wellness Session

Leading in the New Normal
Featuring KEITH FERRAZZI, Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority 

Advocacy & Activism: What People-First Leadership Looks Like Now
Featuring DAVE GILBOA, co-founder, Warby Parker
Interviewer: CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN, senior writer, Inc.; host, Inc.’s What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

From Court to Company: A Conversation with Maria Sharapova
Featuring MARIA SHARAPOVA, founder, Sugarpova, and retired WTA champion
Interviewer: CHRISTINE LAGORIO, host, What I Know podcast; and author, We Are the Nerds

Shark Tales: One-on-One with Daymond John 
Featuring DAYMOND JOHN, founder and CEO, FUBU; star of Shark Tank; and author, Powershift
Interviewer: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor in chief, Inc.

The Art of Living and Leading Right Now
Featuring RYAN HOLIDAY, founder, The Daily Stoic and author, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Lives of the Stoics
Interviewer: TOM FOSTER, editor-at-large, Inc. 

Make Your Business Recession-Proof 
Featuring LUCY DELAND, co-founder, Paperless Post; and partner, Inspired Capital; and ALEXA VON TOBEL, CFP, founder and managing partner, Inspired Capital; and author, Financially Fearless and Financially Forward
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Morning Health & Wellness Session

Money Rules: Managing Your Personal Finances
Speaker: JEAN CHATZKY, founder and CEO, HerMoney; financial editor of NBC’s Today Show; and author, Money Rules and Women with Money

How I Did It: The Making of a Chef With David Chang
Featuring DAVID CHANG, founder, Momofuku; star of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious; and author, Eat a Peach: A Memoir
Interviewer: ERIC SCHURENBERG, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Building Beyond Meat 
Featuring ETHAN BROWN, founder and CEO, Beyond Meat 
Interviewer: TOM FOSTER, editor-at-large, Inc.
 

The Future of the Feel Good Revolution
Featuring ALLI WEBB, founder, Drybar; and co-founder, Squeeze

Morning Health & Wellness Session

Beyond Football: Michael Strahan on Building Businesses, Being Optimistic, and Balancing it All 
Featuring MICHAEL STRAHAN, co-founder, SMAC Entertainment; NFL Super Bowl champion; and co-anchor, Good Morning America
Interviewer: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor-in-chief, Inc.

Best Leadership Advice From Marshall Goldsmith for Right Now 
Featuring MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, No. 1 executive coach, Thinkers50; and author, Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Lessons From a Billion-Dollar-Business Owner
Featuring JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD, founder and CEO, ActOne Group

Where Do We Go From Here? One-on-One With Mark Cuban 
Featuring MARK CUBAN, serial entrepreneur and investor, star of Shark Tank, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks 
Interviewer: TOM FOSTER, editor at large, Inc. 

Day of Service | Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Learning From One Another 
Speaker: PHYLLIS NEWHOUSE, founder and CEO, Xtreme Solutions; and founder, ShoulderUp
Special Remarks: SCOTT OMELIANUK, editor-in-chief, Inc.

Day of Service | Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) 1-on-1 Mentoring Session with Inc. 5000 CEOs
Mentees provided by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

Day of Service | Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Marketplace Networking
 

Day of Service | Inc. Military Entrepreneurs Lessons From a Master Mentor 
Speaker: NORM BRODSKY, founder, CitiStorage; co-author, Street Smarts; and columnist, Inc.
Special Remarks: Eric Schurenberg, CEO, Inc. and Fast Company

Day of Service | Inc. Military Entrepreneurs 1-on-1 Mentoring Session with Inc. 5000 CEOs
Mentees provided by Inc. Military Entrepreneurs. 

Day of Service | Inc. Military Entrepreneurs Marketplace Networking

The Power of Storytelling: Drive Connection, Brand Awareness, and Customer Loyalty
Instructors: SONIA ALLEYNE, co-founder, Storytellers: Words.Images.Magic; and author, I Kick Ass at Work; and SHAY LEONORA, co-founder, Storytellers: Words.Images.Magic

Where’s the Money? Rethinking Your Growth Plan 
Instructor: AMI KASSAR, founder and chief executive, MultiFunding; author, The Growth Dilemma; and columnist, Inc.com
 

Remote or In-Person: Build Your A-Team
Session Leader: WHITNEY JOHNSON, founder and CEO, WLJ Advisors; and author, Disrupt Yourself and Build an A-Team

The 6 Building Blocks of a High-Performing Company Culture
Session Leader: MARCEL SCHWANTES, founder and chief human officer, Leadership From the Core; host, Love in Action podcast; and columnist, Inc.com

Draw Your Future: Learn How to Visualize Disruption
Session Leader: PATTI DOBROWOLSKI, founder, Up Your Creative Genius; author, 9 Tips to Up Your Creative Genius and Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life

Thought Leadership in the Time of Covid-19
Instructor: PETER WINICK, founder and CEO, Thought Leadership Leverage

Leadership: How to Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be 
Session Leader: STACEY HANKE, author, Influence Redefined; and co-author, Yes You Can!

Growth: Innovation Through Inclusivity
Session Leaders: JOHN GALVIN, facilitator partner, Ferrazzi Greenlight; and ROB WHITFIELD, CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight

How to Network in the Age of Covid 
Speaker: MINDA ZETLIN, co-author, The Geek Gap; columnist, Inc.com

SMB Blitz Learning Session
 

Draw Your Future: Learn How to Visualize Disruption
Session Leader: PATTI DOBROWOLSKI, founder, Up Your Creative Genius; author, 9 Tips to Up Your Creative Genius and Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life

Leadership: Being Agile and the Power of Peer Partnering
Session Leaders: JOHN GALVIN, facilitator partner, Ferrazzi Greenlight; and ROB WHITFIELD, CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight

How to Get Attention for Your Business (or Anything, Really)
Speaker: BILL MURPHY JR., founder, Understandably.com; author, Breakthrough Entrepreneurship; and contributing editor, Inc.com

The Great Game of Business: How to Create Rapid Financial Results and Lasting Cultural Change
Instructor: STEVE BAKER, vice president, the Great Game of Business; author, Get in the Game and It’s Money It’s People It’s Both

Workshop Session
Speaker: Coming Soon!

Workshop Session
Speaker: Coming Soon!

SMB Blitz Learning Session
 

Bonus & Incentives: Pandemic Edition 
Session Leader: STEVE BAKER, vice president, the Great Game of Business; author, Get in the Game and It’s Money It’s People It’s Both

Leadership: Energy and the Resilience of Your Team
Session Leaders: JOHN GALVIN, facilitator partner, Ferrazzi Greenlight; and ROB WHITFIELD, CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight

Leading Great Remote Teams 
Speaker: JASON ATEN, founder, Simple Classroom; and tech columnist, Inc.com

Motivating Your Team: The Science Made Simple 
Speaker: JEFF HADEN, author, The Motivation Myth; and columnist, Inc.com

Stop Thinking & Start Doing: How to Maintain Culture and Lead Virtually 
Featuring TOM GIMBEL, founder and CEO, LaSalle Network
Interviewer: DIANA RANSOM, features editor, Inc.

Workshop Session
Speaker: Coming Soon!

What’s Your Plan B? Growth, Innovation, and Contingency Planning
Session Leader: STEVE BAKER, vice president, The Great Game of Business; and author, Get in the Game and It’s Money It’s People It’s Both

Science-Backed Strategies to Better Manage Your Time, Energy, and Attention While Working From Home
Facilitated by CLARE KUMAR, award-winning entrepreneur, productivity catalyst, and executive coach

Attract Top Talent in the Remote Work Era
Facilitated by JOHN H. CHUANG, founder and CEO of Aquent, a marketing and creative staffing agency

Virtual Schmoozing: How to Seal the Deal
Facilitated by IVAN MISNER, founder and chief visionary officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization

Protect Your People and Workplace During Covid-19
Facilitated by JOHN HO, chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Practice, Cozen O’Connor, an international law firm

Using Emotional Intelligence to be Passionately Productive
Facilitated by VANESSA BEST, founder of Precision HealthCare Consultants, a health care administration and safety solutions company

Overcome Objections in Sales
Facilitated by ANDREA SITTIG-ROLF, Chief BlitzMaster and CEO of BlitzMasters, a training organization that helps companies of all sizes maximize sales, and author of The Seven Keys to Effective Business-to-Business Appointment Setting

Influencer Marketing Strategies That Cut Through the Noise
Facilitated by JAY WOODS, founder of Urban Ideation, an experiential marketing agency

The Future of Work: Transform Your Company's HR, Culture, and Purpose
Facilitated by AQUILA LEON-SOON, founder and CEO, ATS+Partners, an organizational development and leadership strategy firm

Growing Globally in a More Isolated World
Facilitated by JEFF WUEST, CEO of SynFiny Advisors

Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Facilitated by NICOLE CUTTS, CEO of Cutts Consulting, an organizational development firm, and founder of Vision Quest Retreats, which offers success coaching and retreats for women

Innovative Thinking: Developing a Future-Forward Plan for Your Business
Facilitated by DAVID BLOOM, chief operating and development officer for Capriotti’s Sub Shops, a high-growth national sandwich brand based in Las Vegas

Dos and Don'ts of Building an Authentic Brand
Facilitated by KELSEY STUART, founder and CEO of Bloomin' Blinds Franchise Corp

Facilitated Networking Happy Hour in the Marketplace
Facilitated by KATHEY PORTER, author of 50 Billion Dollar Boss and Implementing Supplier Diversity: Driver of Entrepreneurship, and founder of Porter Brown Associates and BusinessFAB Academy

When and How to Pivot Your Business
Facilitated by BOB PROSEN, CEO of the Prosen Center for Business Advancement

Build a Bigger Audience Through Podcasting
Facilitated by MARK GRABAN, author of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, and host of multiple podcasts including Lean Blog Interviews and My Favorite Mistake.

Earning Media Coverage for Your Business
Facilitated by DAWN KELLY, founder and CEO of the Nourish Spot

Fostering Connections among Digital Teams
Facilitated by KIMBERLY ROUSH, Founder of All-Star Executive Coaching

Rethink Your Customer Acquisition Strategy
Facilitated by TIFFINI GATLIN, CEO, Latched+Hooked Beauty

Hidden Opportunities for Growth
Facilitated by TRISTAN BEL, executive director of NYDesigns, a hardware tech incubator, and founder of FastPenta, an innovation studio in hardware and sustainability

Facilitated Networking Happy Hour in the Marketplace

Social Media Growth Strategies
Facilitated by CRYSTAL ALLISON, vice president of social media for MediaCrossing, a digital-first agency focused on driving growth for brands by focusing on outcomes

Building Business Resilience: Strategies for Surviving Change
Facilitated by MAUREEN ANDERS, co-founder and CEO of AR Workshop, a boutique DIY workshop franchise

Raising Employee Morale in Trying Times
Facilitated by DAVID DYE, president of Let’s Grow Leaders, an international leadership development firm specializing in innovative techniques and highly practical tools

Leading Through Any Crisis
Facilitated by KARIN HURT, CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders an international leadership development firm; and author of Courageous Cultures

Navigating Your Business During an Economic Disaster
Facilitated by CHRIS McCUISTON, co-founder and CEO of Goldfish Swim School Franchising

Creating a Company Culture That Customers Buy Into
Facilitated by KEN HUTCHESON, president of U.S. Lawns

Facilitated Networking Happy Hour in the Marketplace

Anything Can Happen: Safeguard Your Business for What's Next
Facilitated by AMI KASSAR, founder and CEO of Multifunding

Developing an Institutional Acquisition Strategy for Your Business
Facilitated by KATHEY PORTER, author of 50 Billion Dollar Boss and Implementing Supplier Diversity: Driver of Entrepreneurship, and founder of Porter Brown Associates and BusinessFAB Academy

Business Lessons Learned From 2020
Facilitated by ANDI GRAY, president of Strategy Leaders, a business consulting firm

Pandemic-Inspired Revenue Streams
Facilitated by JARED MITCHELL, founder of Beefysites, a company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their e-commerce businesses

Inc. x Co-Elevate: Peer-to-Peer Group Kickoff
Facilitator: KEITH FERRAZZI, Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority 

Inc. x Co-Elevate: Meet & Greet with Keith Ferrazzi
Facilitator: KEITH FERRAZZI, Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority 

Inc. x Co-Elevate: Peer-to-Peer Groups
Facilitator: LILY CHAPIN, community manager, Inc. 

Inc. 5000 Awards Gala
The culmination of this year’s annual event will be our soiree celebrating the Inc. 5000 community with special guest presenters, including NFL Superbowl Champion and Good Morning America co-anchor, MICHAEL STRAHAN (SMAC Entertainment).