Schedule Overview
Tuesday, March 10
- 12:00 – 1:30: Lunch and visit to E2D computer lab (bonus optional activity). Advance RSVP through attendance survey required. Business casual attire.
- 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Tour of the Pearl (optional). Advance RSVP through attendance survey required. Business casual attire.
- Arrive by 1:45 pm to park and check in.
- Some amount of indoor standing and moderate walking will be required. If this presents a challenge, please let a member of the LNC team know right away.
- 5:30 pm: Session Reception (optional). Advance RSVP through attendance survey required. Business casual attire.
- Class members staying at the Residence Inn are encouraged to park their cars in the hotel deck and walk the 7-8 blocks to the Foundation For The Carolinas for the reception. Details for parking closer to the reception can be found through the Directions page.
Important Reminder: Security Protocol at Duke Energy Plaza
Wednesday and Thursday daytime programming will take place in conference space on the 7th floor of Duke Energy Plaza. Please be aware of and allow time for the following security protocols.
- Photo ID required.
- Upon arrival at Duke Energy Plaza, check in at the security desk to show your ID and receive a badge.
- Call or text Brian Etheridge at (919) 609-1113. He will coordinate the required Duke Energy escort to meet you in the lobby and guide you to the 7th floor. Guests must be accompanied by a Duke Energy employee at all times between the lobby and the conference space.
- Allow time to navigate this process.
- Bring extra layers–we are told this venue tends to be chilly!
Wednesday, March 11
- 8:00 am: Breakfast (optional). Advance RSVP through attendance survey required.
- 8:30 am: Session programming (required). Business casual.
- Duke Energy Plaza is 3-4 blocks from the Residence Inn. Walking is encouraged!
- 4:00 pm: Free time
- 6:30 pm: Class dinner (required). Casual attire.
- 204 North Kitchen and Cocktails is 7-8 blocks from the Residence Inn. Walking is encouraged!
Thursday, March 12
- 8:00 am: Breakfast (optional). Advance RSVP through attendance survey required.
- 8:30 am: Session programming (required). Business casual.
- Duke Energy Plaza is 3-4 blocks from the Residence Inn. Walking is encouraged! Guests at the Residence Inn may leave their cars in the Residence Inn deck after they check out Thursday morning and return for them once session concludes.
- 2:30 pm: Session adjourns.
Notes on Attire
All events for this session are business casual attire, with the exception of the Tuesday optional activity and the Wednesday class dinner. “Business casual” means you don’t need to be in a suit but you should look polished and professional. Class dinners are always casual attire.
We work hard to have a comfortable room temperature in all meeting locations, but “comfortable” is different for everyone. We recommend layers or bringing a light sweater or jacket just in case.
Meals and Snacks
LNC believes in keeping you well-fueled by presenting a variety of options at meals and breaks. Breakfasts are always optional but encouraged. They provide an extra opportunity to engage with your classmates, reflect on session content, and settle in for the day ahead. The Wednesday class dinner is required and counts towards the program attendance requirement.
Tuesday
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres at reception
Wednesday
- Breakfast
- Morning break with snacks and beverages
- Lunch
- Class dinner (required part of session programming)
Thursday
- Breakfast
- Morning break with snacks and beverages
- Lunch
