Registration Opens & Networking Meet & Greet

Welcome Remarks

Movers & Shakers Awards Luncheon

Blueprints for Growth: Real Estate Strategies for a Booming Wake County

As Wake County continues its rapid expansion, real estate professionals are navigating rising demand, evolving zoning policies, and new mixed-use developments. In this panel, leading developers and commercial real estate executives share insights on how growth corridors are shaping investment priorities, what trends are emerging in office and industrial space, and how infrastructure is adapting to meet the future. Get a firsthand look at the real estate opportunities and challenges defining 2026.

Healthy Growth: Scaling Care for a Thriving Wake County

Continued growth throughout the county is spurring investment in building and expansion of services or major healthcare providers and industry partners. Learn more about how these plans are progressing and how the healthcare industry is adapting and growing to meet the needs of a growing population in Wake County. Explore the evolving role of technology, workforce challenges, and new models of care designed for long-term impact.

Future-Proof Finance: Navigating Risk, Regulation & Innovation in 2026

From interest rate pressures to AI disruption, the financial landscape is shifting fast. This session brings together top banking and credit union leaders to discuss how financial institutions are positioning themselves for resilience, growth, and customer trust in the Triangle. Learn what to expect in consumer and commercial lending, how fintech is reshaping services, and what Wake County businesses should prepare for in a complex 2026 economy.

Destination Wake: How Hospitality & Tourism Fuel Economic Momentum

Visitors to Wake County account for billions of dollars in spending. In this conversation with top stakeholders and executives, you’ll come to understand more about what makes Wake County a growing travel destination and how the billions of dollars spent here support businesses and drive investment throughout the county. From hospitality and tourism to entertainment, discover the people and strategies that keep Wake County in the national spotlight.

Icons Panel

Evening Reception