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2024 Agenda


8:30am-9:30amCoffee & Connections

Fuel up for the day and connect with other attendees in the Marina Concourse


9:30am-11:30amExpo Hall Open + Morning Strategy Seminars

Explore the Expo Hall and attend seminars on Technology, Culture, Growth and Talent Development


11:30am-1:30pmEconomic Outlook + Keynote Lunch

UNCW's Economic Outlook with local, national and global perspectives


1:30pm-4:00pmExpo Hall

100+ exhibitors, MADE winners and connections galore!


2:00pm-4:00pmAfternoon Seminar Sessions

More seminars on Technology, Culture, Growth and Talent Development


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Keynote Lunch: Our Economic Outlook

Economic jitters are heightened in this year with the presidential election as well as increased market fluctuations and international unrest. On Oct. 2, we’ll hear global, national and local perspectives on where we’re heading.

WilmingtonBiz Expo Seminars

9:30-10:15am Seminars

  • Next-Gen Security Solutions: Advanced Technologies to Protect Your Business & People

    Next-Gen Security Solutions: Advanced Technologies to Protect Your Business & People

    This seminar will dive into some of the latest advancements in AI surveillance systems, access control, and integrated security and fire protection solutions.


  • Stop Selling & Start Enabling Buyers

    Stop Selling & Start Enabling Buyers

    Stop selling and start understanding your buyer’s behavior. Learn the counterintuitive methods that drive sales success with Discovery Based Sales in this session.


  • The Bright Side of Talent Development: How to Attract, Hire & Retain Top Talent

    The Bright Side of Talent Development: How to Attract, Hire & Retain Top Talent

    In today’s culture attracting, hiring and retaining top talent is more important than ever. Join us to learn 4 steps to ensuring that your process is correct and perfectly aligned with your team and business goals.


  • Building a Local Innovation Ecosystem

    Building a Local Innovation Ecosystem

    Come listen to our take and learn more about how you can be a part of or even create innovation ecosystems in your micro-communities and in the current landscape of our region.


10:30-11:15am Seminars

  • Building Something Cool: How Technology & Culture Drive Growth at Vantaca

    Building Something Cool: How Technology & Culture Drive Growth at Vantaca

    Learn how our focus on meaningful tech work and an inclusive, growth-oriented culture is making Vantaca a great place to work—and why people like it here. Whether you're looking to develop your own team or explore new tech solutions, this session will inspire you to build something cool at your company too.


  • From Struggles to Strength: A Personal Story of Accountability and Leadership

    From Struggles to Strength: A Personal Story of Accountability and Leadership

    In this session, Mike will share his personal journey from overcoming adversity to stepping into a leadership role in his industry. Attendees will leave with practical insights on fostering a culture of support and growth within their teams.


  • Have a Magical Day: Creating the Employee Experience You Wish You'd Had

    Have a Magical Day: Creating the Employee Experience You Wish You'd Had

    Using the 5 senses, we will explore applying sight, smell, taste, hear and touch to your management style so your employee culture creates magic and tangible results within your team.


  • Learn & Grow Your Business

    Learn & Grow Your Business

    Join us for our “Learn and Grow Your Business” seminar where we will review the factors that contribute to loan decisions, elements of personal vs. business credit, and how to improve your access to capital.


2:00-2:45pm Seminars

  • The Dirty Little Secret that Could Kill Your Business's Growth & Profitability

    The Dirty Little Secret that Could Kill Your Business's Growth & Profitability

    Today, most businesses overlook the critical investment in cyber security protection, but in this session we’ll discuss the impact that can have on a business, share war stories, special tactics that are most prevalent in the field now to hack businesses, and a call to action for a cyber security risk assessment.


  • Management vs. Leadership

    Management vs. Leadership

    Learn strategies to build a more productive, passionate and focused team that is as committed to your organization’s objectives as you are.


  • Growth through Sticky Ideas, Collaboration, and Becoming a Student

    Growth through Sticky Ideas, Collaboration, and Becoming a Student

    Join us as we open up about our year of hitting the books and how learning new ideas has taught us to think deeply about how to make ideas stick, how to help clients (and ourselves) fine-tune and effectively share their message, and how seemingly little things can lead to big growth!


  • Stop Selling & Start Enabling Buyers

    Stop Selling & Start Enabling Buyers

    Stop selling and start understanding your buyer’s behavior. Learn the counterintuitive methods that drive sales success with Discovery Based Sales in this session.


3:00-3:45pm Seminars

  • What is the Cost of Not Having an ADA Accessible Website for Your Business?

    What is the Cost of Not Having an ADA Accessible Website for Your Business?

    This talk is essential for business owners, marketers, and web developers who want to safeguard their companies from costly penalties and boost their digital reach. Don’t wait until it’s too late—ADA compliance is not just a legal obligation, it’s a business opportunity!


  • Sales Training Master Class Preview

    Sales Training Master Class Preview

    In this fast-paced, power packed session you will pick up sales tactics and strategies that will instantly help you close more sales.



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