The LNC Forum is Leadership North Carolina’s flagship event for leaders from across North Carolina.

The LNC Forum is Leadership North Carolina’s flagship event for leaders from across North Carolina. Hosted annually, the Forum educates leaders about issues and opportunities facing the state, creating a more informed group of stakeholders committed to North Carolina’s future.

This year’s theme is “Navigating NC – Creating a Path for Positive Change.”

The past two years have shaken the ground beneath us and the world around us in many ways. Our communities, our jobs, and our daily lives have shifted in significant ways. As we lift our heads to move forward, there is an opportunity before us to rechart our course with new tools, new partners, and new strategies. How are you navigating the layers in your life and community to chart your course forward? Who are the guides showing you the hidden treasures you may otherwise miss? How have you stepped forward to serve as a guide for others to find our way forward? What grounds you as you make forward steps for your community and NC?

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. We need to continue to define the idea of leadership in North Carolina and how we can best engage with one another to create intentional bridges of action. Bridging North Carolina’s issues and opportunities is important work and we all can take action today, for tomorrow.

Agenda and Featured Content:

8:15 am – 9:00 am

• Coffee and Networking

9:00 am – 12:30 pm

• Why? Creating a Path for Positive Change
• Networking Break
• Navigating NC – How Have and Will You Create A Path for Positive Change?

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

• Lunch and Networking

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

• How? Creating a Path for Positive Change

3:00 – 4:00 pm

• Happy Hour and Networking

Speakers:

• Brian Franklin, LNC Class XXVI – Managing Director, Regulatory Affairs – NC, Duke Energy
• Christy Gharbo – Founder, VizualWorx
• Curt Ladig, LNC Class XXI – President and CEO, Delta Dental of North Carolina
• Dawn Daly-Mack, LNC Class XXVII – ACO Care Coordinator, Rural Health Group
• Eugenia Floyd – 2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year
• Jenn Giordano – Founder, SmartfulWorks
• Maggie Kane – Founder and Executive Director, A Place at the Table

Forum Sponsors:

• Delta Dental of North Carolina
• North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
• Duke Energy
• Piedmont Natural Gas
• SAS
• SmartfulWorks

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is the LNC Forum open to the public?

Yes! The LNC Forum is open to everyone.

Can I register more than one guest?

You can register more than one guest, but each guest must have unique contact information.

What COVID-19 protocols will be in place during the event?

We will adhere to venue and city guidelines in place at the time of the event. Leadership North Carolina strongly recommends all participants be fully vaccinated, including boosters.

What are local hotel suggestions for out of town guests?

Two nearby hotels we recommend are the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel and Raleigh Marriott City Center.

Where do I park?

Parking is available in nearby parking decks.

Do I need to bring my ticket to the event?

You do not need to bring your ticket to enter the event. There will be a registration table outside the meeting space for check-in.

How can I connect with other guests prior to and after the Forum?

You can participate in conversations on social media by using the hashtag #LNCForum