2026 Business and Leadership Conference
June 14-17, 2026 | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Marina Ballroom Foyer (Third Floor - South Tower)
Registration & Information
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Description
Most people leave conferences with a stack of business cards but no real connections. In this interactive session,
Connection Strategist and “Professional Friend-Maker” Baily Hancock will guide participants through a more human, effective way to connect using her proprietary framework, The Overlap Method™. Through real-time practice,attendees will learn how to introduce themselves clearly and authentically, have meaningful, memorable conversations and build real relationships that continue long after the conference ends.Sponsors
Speakers
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Bailey Hancock
Connection Strategist
Overlap Collective
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Coronado Terrace (Fourth Floor - South Tower)
VIP Reception (By Invitation Only)
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Coronado Terrace (Fourth Floor - South Tower)
Welcome Reception
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Sponsors
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Monday, June 15, 2026
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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Marina Ballroom Foyer (Third Floor - South Tower)
Registration & Information
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7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Coronado Terrace (Fourth Floor - South Tower)
General Breakfast
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7:45 AM - 10:00 AM Marina Ballroom (Third Floor - South Tower)
General Session
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Description
What if Monday became your team’s competitive edge?
In this keynote, former NFL and NBA executive and bestselling author Paul Epstein reveals the weekly habit that separates champions from everyone else — flipping Mondays from missed opportunities into momentum drivers that lead to lasting growth and success.
When winning Monday becomes your organization’s go-to habit, you win everything that follows.
Are you ready to Win Monday?
Speakers
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Paul Epstein
Best-Selling Author, Why Coach
The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster
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Description
As a trusted presidential intelligence briefer and adviser to government leaders and foreign partners, Beth Sanner will help sort through the noise and make sense of global challenges that affect all Americans. Her insights have informed U.S. policy and strategy on China, Russia, Iran, South Asia, North Korea, and various other pivotal regions around the world. Through her unparalleled expertise on region-specific intelligence matters, Sanner will share her sharp, ear-to-the-ground analysis on flashpoint issues, as well as the potential ripple effect these issues may have on the U.S. and its businesses.
Speakers
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Beth Sanner
Former Intelligence Briefer to President Trump
Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence
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10:15 AM - 11:55 AM Grand Ballroom (Lobby Level - North Tower)
One-on-One Business Appointments
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10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Grand Ballroom Foyer (Lobby Level - North Tower)
Registration & Information
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Sponsors
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1:15 PM - 5:00 PM Grand Ballroom (Lobby Level - North Tower)
One-on-One Business Appointments
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Marina Ballroom Foyer (Third Floor - South Tower)
DIANA and Nexus Awards Reception
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Marina Ballroom (Third Floor - South Tower)
DIANA and Nexus Awards Dinner
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9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Coronado Terrace (Fourth Floor - South Tower)
DIANA and Nexus Awards Celebration
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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7:30 AM - 5:45 PM Grand Ballroom Foyer (Lobby Level - North Tower)
Registration & Information
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7:30 AM - 8:45 AM San Diego Ballroom (Lobby Level - North Tower)
General Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration
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8:45 AM - 12:05 PM Grand Ballroom (Lobby Level - North Tower)
One-on-One Business Appointments
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM San Diego Ballroom (Lobby Level - North Tower)
General Luncheon
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1:25 PM - 5:55 PM Grand Ballroom (Lobby Level - North Tower)
One-on-One Business Appointments
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Grand Ballroom Terrace (Lobby Level - North Tower)
Networking Reception
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Description
Begin your day by the coast with a networking breakfast designed to spark meaningful conversations—whether you’ve
scheduled breakfast meetings or are connecting with new trading partners. -
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Grand Ballroom Foyer (Lobby Level - North Tower)
Registration and Information
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