Closing Keynote
Greg Boone
CEO, Walk West
An annual favorite, the Leadership Summit is hosted by NC TECH along with its Board of Directors and Advisors. Geared towards executives, this summit provides the opportunity to hear from some of the tech sector’s influential leaders on variety of topics, from talent to transformation, through both structured discussions and more informal networking and engagement opportunities. Attendance is capped at 200.
Thriving Through Leadership: Building a Culture of Innovation + Continuous Learning is more than a theme—it's a call to action for leaders at every level. In a world marked by rapid change, evolving technologies, and increasing complexity, thriving organizations are those that prioritize adaptability, empower experimentation, and embed learning into the fabric of their culture. This conference explores how visionary leadership can ignite innovation, foster psychological safety, and create the conditions for continuous growth—both for individuals and organizations.
Greg Evans
Managing Director + Chief Product Owner, Engineering Infrastructure Services, Dell Technologies
Decision-Making In Uncertainty: Balancing Risk, Speed and Vision
David Ditillo
CIO, Corebridge Financial
Rachel Orrino
Co-Founder + Head of Design, Rownd
Jake McSwain
Sr. Client Executive, Callibrity
Angelo Mitsopoulos
SVP - Enterprise Change, MetLife
Microlearning, AI and Adaptive Tech: Designing for the Modern Workforce
Murshid Khan
CIO, Coastal Credit Union
Perry Pao
Head of IT Operations and Infrstructure, Brighthouse Financial
Kevin Robinson
CTO, RTriad Enterprises
Gordon Robinson
Senior Director - Research + Development, SAS
Dory Weiss
VP - Engineering, Athian
Wednesday, August 6 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Thursday, August 7 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Pinehurst Resort
80 Carolina Vista Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Pinehurst Resort will continue to honor the NC TECH block rate based on availability.
Please call 844-231-2794 and mention you are with the NC TECH group to make your reservation.
$475 Conference Registration (Members-Only)
This is a member-exclusive event. View our Member Directory to see if your employer is a member.
Are you interested in sponsoring this event? View the Sponsorship Menu below and contact Tracy Sternberg.
Welcome Reception – South Room
Dinner On Your Own
Leaders on the Lawn Reception
Board of Advisors Breakfast (Invitation Only)
Sponsored by Crown Castle
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome / Announcements
Opening Executive Conversation: On Course with R+D
Greg Evans, Dell Technologies
Sean Hayes, Dell Technologies
Sponsored by Dell
Morning Keynote: The Missing Link in Innovation: Why Middle Managers Hold the Key to Culture, Retention, and Reinvention
Denitresse Ferrell, CEO, Culture Refinery
Sponsored by Cato Networks
Break
Panel Discussion – Decision-Making in Uncertainty: Balancing Risk, Speed & Vision
Sponsored by Callibrity
Break
Panel Discussion – Microlearning, AI, and Adaptive Tech: Designing for the Modern Workforce
Sponsored by SAS
Lunch
Sponsored by Corebridge Financial
Policy Executive Conversation
Teena Piccione, Secretary + State CIO, NCDIT
Sponsored by Accenture
Tech For Good Member Spotlight
Calvin Crosslin, VP + Chief Inclusion Officer, Lenovo
Sponsored by Lenovo
Closing Keynote – Leading AI Transformation with a Human-Centered Lens
Greg Boone, CEO, Walk West
Sponsored by Infosys
Closing Announcements + Adjourn
Have questions about the Leadership Summit? Reach out to Tracy Sternberg.