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2025 Leadership Summit (Pinehurst)

August 06, 2025 - August 07, 2025

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#NCTECHLeadership25

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.  

When

Wednesday, August 6 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Thursday, August 7 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM 

Where

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.

Registration

$475 Conference Registration (Members-Only)

This is a member-exclusive event. View our Member Directory to see if your employer is a member.

Register

Sponsorship

Are you interested in sponsoring this event? View the Sponsorship Menu below and contact Tracy Sternberg.

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Agenda

Wednesday, August 6

5:00 pm

Welcome Reception – South Room

6:30 pm

Dinner On Your Own

9:00 pm

Leaders on the Lawn Reception

Thursday, August 7

8:00 am

Board of Advisors Breakfast (Invitation Only)
Sponsored by Crown Castle

8:00 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 am

Welcome / Announcements

9:10 am

Opening Executive Conversation: On Course with R+D
Greg Evans, Dell Technologies
Sean Hayes, Dell Technologies
Sponsored by Dell

9:40 am

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

10:10 am

Break

10:20 am

Panel Discussion – Decision-Making in Uncertainty: Balancing Risk, Speed & Vision
Sponsored by Callibrity

11:15 am

Break

11:30 am

Panel Discussion – Microlearning, AI, and Adaptive Tech: Designing for the Modern Workforce
Sponsored by SAS

12:25 pm

Lunch
Sponsored by Corebridge Financial

12:50 pm

Policy Executive Conversation
Teena Piccione, Secretary + State CIO, NCDIT
Sponsored by Accenture

1:20 pm

Tech For Good Member Spotlight
Calvin Crosslin, VP + Chief Inclusion Officer, Lenovo
Sponsored by Lenovo

1:35 pm

Closing Keynote – Leading AI Transformation with a Human-Centered Lens 
Greg Boone, CEO, Walk West
Sponsored by Infosys

2:10 pm

Closing Announcements + Adjourn

Thank You Sponsors

Presenting Sposnor

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Luncheon

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Panel Discussion

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Panel Discussion

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Executive Conversation

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Closing Keynote Speaker

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Morning Keynote Speaker

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Leaders on the Lawn Reception

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Tech For Good

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Lanyard

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Name Badge

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Leadership Breakfast

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Wi-Fi Sponsor

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Refreshment Break

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Head Table

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Registration

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Gold Sponsor

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Gold Sponsor

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Seat Drop

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Questions?

Have questions about the Leadership Summit? Reach out to Tracy Sternberg.Tracy-Sternberg-Website-Footer.jpeg