Wednesday, October 1
PROGRAM AGENDA 9:00 AM
Registration & Vendor Showcase
9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
9:50 AM
The Art of Connection: Mentorship, Conversations, and Personal Branding Jessica Savage, DS+CO
10:35 AM
Ask Me Anything Moderated Panel Moderated by John Howe-Wemett , Generation Capital Management
11:30 AM
Designing Your Work Life: Making Work, Work for You Brianna LaPrell, KPMG LLP
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Building the Workforce with the Future of AI Jeff Knauss, Arcovo AI
2:00 PM
Break & Snack
2:15 PM
The Journey with Intention: Inspiring Growth and Giving Back Dr. Shaun Nelms, University of Rochester
2:45 PM
No Title Required: Leadership from the Inside Out Kevyn Rustici, Boulter Industrial Contractors
3:30 PM
Happy Hour & Vendor Showcase
The Art of Connection: Mentorship, Conversations, and Personal Branding Jessica Savage, President & CEO Dixon Schwabl + Company Discover how to build meaningful relationships that transform your personal and professional life. In this engaging session, attendees will hear practical strategies for success, from finding and nurturing impactful mentor/mentee relationships that provide guidance, accountability, and growth, to mastering conversations by breaking through the awkwardness of small talk and creating authentic interactions. You’ll also learn how to tell your story with clarity and intent, crafting a personal narrative that reflects your brand, communicates your purpose, and leaves a lasting impression. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, strengthen your relationships, or define your personal brand, this session will provide the tools and insights you need to thrive.
Ask Me Anything: Driven, Not Drained: Panel Discussion on Building a Career Without Burning Out Ambition doesn’t have to mean exhaustion. In this candid, interactive panel, leaders from diverse industries will share how they’ve built successful careers while prioritizing balance, well-being, and fulfillment. Topics will include setting boundaries, managing energy, navigating workplace pressures, and redefining success on your own terms. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, hear real experiences, and leave with actionable strategies to stay driven, energized, and thriving in both work and life. Panelists: Kristy Gonzalez Founder & CEO, IntegrateXpress LLC Jeremiah Gryczka Founder & CEO, Mountain House Media Trevor Titley CEO, The Ticketing Co. Moderated By: John Howe-Wemett, CFP®, M.S. Generation Capital Management
Designing Your Work Life: Making Work, Work for You Brianna LaPrell, Change Management Manager, Firmwide Engagement Programs, KPMG LLP Discover practical strategies to design a more meaningful work life in this interactive session. You’ll learn how to uncover what truly lights you up, build the confidence to take action, and create greater fulfillment in your current role— starting right where you are. Through real-life examples and actionable steps, you’ll leave with the tools and inspiration to make work work for you—today, not someday.
Building the Workforce with the Future of AI Jeff Knauss, CEO & Co-Founder Arcovo AI This session is built for forward-thinking professionals who want more than AI hype—they want tools to make their everyday work easier, faster, and more effective. Attendees will learn how to design better prompts, explore the rise of AI agents to offload repetitive tasks, and see how “human-inthe-loop” systems balance automation with personal judgment for stronger results. With practical examples of how GenAI can streamline daily responsibilities—from communication to project management—participants will leave with simple, actionable steps to start using AI with confidence in their work routines.
The Journey with Intention: Inspiring Growth and Giving Back Dr. Shaun Nelms, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education Success, University of Rochester An uplifting gathering focused on personal growth, purposedriven living, and community impact. Together, we will reflect on the truth that how we lead is more impactful than what we are leading, inspiring participants to embrace intentional choices that foster growth and create lasting change in the lives of others.
No Title Required: Leadership from the Inside Out Kevyn Rustici, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Boulter Industrial Contractors Living and Leading Authentically — A Journey to True Success. Because leadership, passion, and purpose all start in the same place — with you. What does it really take to build a meaningful career, lead others, and create a lasting impact? Hint: it’s not a job title, and it’s not pretending to be someone you’re not. No title or mask required, just the courage to live and lead as the real you. Because true success doesn’t come from titles or masks, it comes from leading from the inside out.
SEE YOU SOON!