I am excited to have you join us today. This amazing community is rooted in its diversity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

One thing we all know is that our organizations, whether for-profit, non-profit, or government, face perpetual change in our operating environment. Our customers, our members, our beneficiaries, and our constituents — who they are, their views, their priorities, and what matters most to them — are changing.

The workforce, who they are, what they value, and what matters most to them, is also changing. And the tools and technology we use to perform our work are evolving quickly. That means all of us in the room, whatever our role and whatever type of organization we are part of, share a common question: How does our organization earn and sustain relevance in a dynamic, continually changing environment? That is why today is so important.

Our distinguished speakers, award recipients, and expert panelists will provide you with actionable ideas to help guide your organization in earning and sustaining relevance with your stakeholders. We encourage you to participate actively and share your thoughts. I know you will walk away from today’s program with valuable insights to help your organization thrive.

Thank you for joining us. We are confident that this will be a memorable day filled with insight, collaboration, and a renewed sense of pride in our vibrant business community.