Annual LNC Forum:  Thursday, April 24, 2025

Market Hall, Downtown Raleigh

 

The LNC Forum is Leadership North Carolina’s flagship event for leaders from across North Carolina. Often referred to as “LNC in one day,” the LNC Forum provides an update for LNC alumni and a sample of the LNC experience for leaders interested in the program. Hosted annually, the Forum educates leaders about the most critical issues facing the state, creating a more informed group of stakeholders committed to North Carolina’s future, all through a systems-level approach through the lens of LNC’s six pillars – Government, Education, Inclusive Leadership, Economic Development, Health and Human Services, and the Environment.

We hope leading with intention to create a North Carolina that promotes authenticity, accountability and a sustainable future for all is a mission we can collectively embrace.  This year we will explore our theme: Harnessing the Power of Connection.  These connections flow across the six pillars of LNC, but also energize the power of leaders from across North Carolina and across sectors.

The LNC Forum will bring together alumni, community leaders, and diverse speakers to share information and expertise to ensure bridges of knowledge and action are created and expanded in every county in North Carolina.

Our Forum Speakers

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Meredith Archie

President - North Carolina Chamber Foundation, LNC Class 31
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Cecilia Holden

President and Chief Executive Officer – myFutureNC, LNC Class 23
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Steve Kalland

Executive Director - North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, North Carolina State University
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Ben Kinney

Publisher - Business North Carolina, LNC Class 14
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Sarah Langer Hall

Director - Institute for Emerging Issues, North Carolina State University, LNC Class 19
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Eric Maribojoc

Professor of the Practice and Associate Director for the Affordable Housing Initiative - Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC Chapel Hill
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Aaron Merchen

Executive Director, Policy and Programs, Early Childhood Education - U.S. Chamber Foundation
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Cheryl Parquet

Director of Community Engagement and Social Responsibility - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, LNC Class 26, Chair of the Board of Directors
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Lee Ragsdale

Senior Vice President, Energy Delivery - North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, LNC Class 22 and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
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Matthew Scott

District Attorney - Robeson County
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Gregory Singleton

Dean of Academic Programs - OIC of Rocky Mount
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Sean Suggs

President – Toyota Battery Manufacturing

Our Forum Sponsors