Full Day Program

Event Schedule

Plan your day with keynotes, breakout sessions, networking, and lightning talks — all designed to connect, educate, and inspire.

Bette Smith
Keynote Speaker

Bette Smith

Director, Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Ball State University

Ms. Smith brings more than two decades of professional experience in higher education, organizational change, and partnership development. Since 2013, she has served as principal of Destra Consulting Group, where she works with corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector clients on transformation initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and leadership alignment.

Previously, Ms. Smith was the founding director of the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities at the University of Colorado Denver Business School, where she established the Center's academic programs, industry relationships, and portfolio of professional events. She also held senior positions with CQG, Inc., a global financial technology firm, where she led corporate communications and professional development.

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Networking 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Registration / Breakfast

Check in, grab breakfast, meet attendees, and get settled before the keynote.

Keynote 9:30 – 10:15 AM

Welcome & Keynote Speaker

Kick off the day with opening remarks and our featured keynote, Bette Smith.

Speaker
Bette Smith Keynote Content
Sessions 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

Choose a session track and dive into practical insights and discussion.

Food 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Lunch

Recharge, network, and connect with speakers and attendees.

Sessions 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Breakout Sessions II

Continue with additional breakouts including multiple options.

Lightning 2:00 – 2:45 PM

Lightning Talks

Quick talks + meditation moment to reflect on learnings.

Closing 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Closing Wrap Up

Final reflections and next steps.

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