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2026 AGENDA

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Matt Brauning

Keynote Speaker

Matt Brauning is an international keynote speaker and leadership trainer, a 3-time bestselling author, and a huge yo-yo nerd. He has filmed in 2 movies, you’ve seen him allover morning Television on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, and he has spoken at places like TEDx, McDonald's, NASDAQ, and the United States Air Force Academy. Matt delivers engaging keynote talks that are equal parts inspiring, actionable, and fun for corporate events, conferences, and association gatherings all over the world. Leaders, sales teams, and entrepreneurs get the opportunity to learn, grow and laugh all at the same time! Matt is also an avid motorcycle rider, rock climber, and pro wrestling fan! He currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his amazing wife Lola, and awesome son Valiant.

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Monday, April 20

4:00 – 8:00 pm

Passengers arrive at the hotel to check in.

Attendees are on their own this evening.

3:00 – 5:30 pm         

Check-in at Convention Center

Room 1 on Main Level       

Tuesday, April 21

*Dress for the day: Fogelman Tee with Slacks, Skirts, or Jeans

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*Dress for the Party: Casual

8:00 – 9:00 am

Breakfast
Convention Center - Rooms 4, 5, 6

9:00 – 10:30 am

Conference Opens
Convention Center - Ballrooms E, F, G

10:30 am – 10:45 am

Break 
Prefunction Area

10:45 am – 12:00 pm 

Moving Foward with Confidence: People, Policy & Protection 
HR Team and John Barger
Convention Center - Ballrooms E, F, G

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Lunch
Convention Center - Rooms 4, 5, 6 

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Top Tier Supplier Partner Lunch
Hotel Tennessee River Room

1:15 – 2:30 pm

Turning Reviews Into Results
J Turner with Marketing Department
Convention Center - Ballroms E, F, G

3:00 – 5:00 pm

Trade Show
Convention Center - Ballrooms H & I

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Opening Party at The Tennessee Aquarium 
Mandatory for all associates - Dress Casual
*Wristband required for entry. Private event. Busses will leave the hotel at 6:00-6:30 pm. 

Wednesday, April 22

*Dress for the day: Smart Casual 

*Dress for dinner: Business or Cocktail

8:30 – 9:30 am

Silver and Gold Partner Breakfast
Convention Center - Rooms E, F, G

9:45 – 10:30 am

Service Directors:

Guest Presenter - Sherwin Williams 
Convention Center - Ballroom H

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Managers:

Fee Transparency
Convention Center - Ballroom I

10:45 am – 12:00 pm

Maintenance:

Guest Presenter - Chadwell Supply
Convention Center - Ballrooms H

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Managers:

Finance Foward: Driving Performance Through the Numbers
Convention Center - Ballrooms I

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Lunch
Convention Center - E, F, G

1:00- 2:30 pm 

Keynote Speaker - Matt Brauning 

Convention Center - Ballrooms E, F, G

2:30 – 2:45 pm

Break 

2:45 – 4:15 pm

Teambuilding with Matt Brauning 

Convention Center Ballrooms E, F, G

5:30 – 6:30 pm 

Happy Hour 

Hotel - The Routunda

6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Dinner and Awards

*Dress for dinner is business or cocktail

Hotel - The Plaza Ballroom 

Thursday, April 23

*Dress for the day: Smart Casual 

8:00 – 9:00 am

Bring luggage to cars

8:00 – 9:00 am

Breakfast

Plaza Ballroom

9:00 – 11:00 am

Regional FUN!

Plaza Ballroom

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Busses Departing for the airport and drivers heading home... Check your travel information for the departure time. Be in the lobby at least 15 minutes before departure time. 

April 20-23, 2026

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 Chattanooga Marriott Downtown · Two Carter St.  · Chattanooga, TN · 37402

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