2026 Agenda

Breakfast — Please enjoy breakfast at your leisure

Morning Trail Run — Enjoy the scenic beauty of Ross Bridge with a 3-mile jog along the local trail

Putting Class — Hone your putting skills with personalized feedback from a Pro

Morning Yoga — Wake up with a slow-flow yoga session on the Terrace

Morning CrossFit WOD — Break a sweat with a high-intensity CrossFit-style workout

Opening Remarks

Boardroom Reality Check — What Your PE Sponsor Really Expects Going into 2027

The Growth Gauntlet — Knowing When Your Leadership Team Has to Change
Meg Crosby – Principal, PeopleCap Advisors

What Every “A Player” Wants — Best Practices in Transferring Equity to Your Team

Break

CEO Blitz Sessions — CEO Stories of Successes, Failures, & Lessons Learned

The AI Growth Engine — How to Adapt to AI Search and Drive Visibility
Shiv Narayanan – Founder & CEO, How To SaaS

The Leadership Multiplier — Unlocking the Hidden Performance of Your Talent
Jordan Jones – Fifth Letter

Networking Buffet Lunch

Heads Up Activity — Test Your Knowledge Against Your Peers

Beyond the AI Hype — Where Companies Are Actually Making – and Saving – Money
Jason Parrish – General Partner, Altus Nova Technologies

Wisdom of the Crowd — Real-time answers to participant questions

Navigating Transaction Risks — High Value Lessons Learned from the Trenches

Break

The New Economics of AI — Pricing for Growth, Margin, and Enterprise Value
Brian Russell – VP of Pricing Strategy, Mainsail Partners

Before the Wire Hits — The Wealth Decision Every Founder Should Make Before Liquidity

Closing Announcements

Rest, Recharge, & Connect

Cocktail Reception — Cocktails on the Terrace

Bama Bash — Relax with your peers while enjoying rich Southern cuisine, cigars, and the crisp October air

Networking Breakfast

Wisdom of the Crowd — Real-time answers to participant questions

Tactical Insights from Over 100 AI-Software Development Lifecycle Transformations
William Blackburn and Peter Inge – DevClarity

Non-dilutive Financing for Growth and M&A in a Turbulent Market

Founder Burnout is Real — How Top CEOS Stay Sharp

Break

Scaling Special — Preserving Excellence in a Rapid Growth Environment
Sara Storck and Worth Lumry – Red Wagon Ventures

Trust is the New Currency — How the Right Relationships Create Unique Advantages
John Hall – Chief Advisor, Relevance

The AI Readiness Checklist — The AI Questions Every PE Firm Will Ask

CEO Blitz Sessions — CEO Stories of Successes, Failures, & Lessons Learned

Working Lunch | Investor Hot Seat — Hear hard-hitting hot takes from investors who have seen it all

Open Mic Takeaways & Action Plans

Closing Remarks

Shuttle Departure to Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport

Silicon Y’all AfterGlow — Reflect on your learnings, conversations, and actionable takeaways around the dinner table with fellow participants who are staying in town Wednesday night