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Presented by University of South Carolina Upstate and its many valued partners

Where Southeastern leaders solve challenges together.

October 13-14, 2026 | Spartanburg, South Carolina

Early Bird Registration $299

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people sitting is a session at last year event
Two Industry leaders having a conversation

Who else is in the room?

BMW, Milliken, NVIDIA, FGP, DEW, Spartanburg Academic Movement… And YOU!

Speaker for 2026

Tuesday, Oct. 13

8:00am | Registration

8:00am | Networking Breakfast

8:30am | Welcome Remarks

9:00am | Opening Keynote and Sessions

12:00pm | Lunch

1:30pm | Afternoon Sessions

4:30pm | Closing Remarks and Reception

Wednesday, Oct. 14

8:00am | Registration

8:00am | Networking Breakfast

8:30am | Welcome Remarks

9:00am | Keynote and Morning Sessions

12:00pm | Lunch

1:30pm | Closing Remarks

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Global Career Fair

11:30am – 1:30pm | George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business & Economics


The conference will be held at the downtown Spartanburg Marriott
299 North Church Street, Spartanburg


Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Distance From Hotel: 19.1 Miles