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2026 EXIT PLANNING SUMMIT AGENDA

At the 2026 Exit Planning Summit, you'll discover plenty of opportunities to engage in valuable education, purposeful networking, and exciting new innovations in the exit planning field. Over three days, take advantage of the various sessions and socials to maximize your Summit experience. Leave the Summit with actionable strategies and meaningful connections to bring the Value Acceleration Methodology™ to the forefront of your practice and become your clients most valued advisor.

8:00 AM 1:00 PM
April 18
Golf Outing

Location: Gaylord Springs Golf Links

Additional Paid Experience

1:00 PM 5:00 PM
April 18
Registration Open
Location: Volunteer Foyer
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
April 18
Partners and Pours VIP Social

Location: Foundry Fieldhouse

VIP Only Event

7:00 AM 11:30 AM
April 19
Mastering the Triggering Event Workshop

Location: Volunteer Mezzanine 9

Additional Paid Experience

In this exclusive, interactive workshop, Chris Snider, creator of the Value Acceleration Methodology™ and Chairman of the Exit Planning Institute, will share how to effectively sell, conduct, and deliver a Triggering Event. Attendees will learn how this powerful first step helps owners understand current and potential business value, uncover critical gaps, and take targeted actions to accelerate growth and wealth.
7:00 AM 11:30 AM
April 19
Women in Exit Planning Symposium

Location: Volunteer Mezzanine 10

Additional Paid Experience

Join a powerful community of leading women in exit planning for an engaging symposium filled with keynote presentations, panel discussions, collaborative case studies, and meaningful networking. You’ll leave with actionable strategies, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections to elevate your professional growth and influence in the field.
7:00 AM 11:30 AM
April 19
Advanced Tax Planning Workshop

Location: Volunteer Mezzanine 16

Additional Paid Experience

In this advanced workshop, Joe will dive deep into legal, financial, and tax strategies that can dramatically impact an owner’s net proceeds and long-term cash flow. Building on core CEPA concepts, you’ll explore timing, combining, and sequencing techniques, along with the latest in estate planning, tax mitigation, and charitable giving strategies to help owners maximize and protect their wealth.
7:00 AM 11:30 AM
April 19

SOLD OUT

This exclusive, limited-seating workshop for financial advisors will show you how to turn your CEPA designation into a repeatable framework for growth. Led by Casey Clark, CEO of Cultivate Advisors, you’ll gain hands-on tools, talk tracks, and strategies to strengthen business owner relationships, expand your book of business, and position yourself as a trusted Business Owner Specialist.

8:30 AM 11:30 AM
April 19
Chapter President Circle Meeting
Location: Tennessee Ballroom A
Sponsored by RBC Rochdale
10:00 AM 7:00 PM
April 19
Registration Open
Location: Volunteer Foyer
12:45 PM 1:00 PM
April 19
Break
Location: Volunteer Foyer
2:00 PM 2:15 PM
April 19
Break
Location: Volunteer Foyer
3:45 PM 4:00 PM
April 19
Break

Location: Volunteer Foyer

5:00 PM 7:00 PM
April 19
Exhibits Open
Location: Ryman B1-4
5:30 PM 7:00 PM
April 19
Welcome Social
 Location: Ryman B1-4 
6:30 PM 8:30 PM
April 19
Summit VIP Social

Location: Foundry Fieldhouse

VIP Only Event

6:30 AM 5:30 PM
April 20
Registration Open
Location: Volunteer Foyer
6:30 AM 6:00 PM
April 20
Exhibits Open
 Location: Ryman B1-4
6:30 AM 8:00 AM
April 20
Breakfast
 Location: Ryman B1-4
7:00 AM 7:45 AM
April 20
Summit VIP Breakfast

Location: Volunteer Mezzanine 16

VIP Only Event

8:00 AM 8:45 AM
April 20
Daily Opening Remarks
Location: Volunteer CDE (Main Stage)
8:45 AM 9:45 AM
April 20
The Champion’s Creed

 Location: Volunteer CDE (Main Stage)

Keynote

9:45 AM 10:00 AM
April 20
Break
Location: Volunteer Foyer
During this breakout timeframe, attendees can choose from three session formats: an education-focused lecture for structured learning, or two case studies that dive into real-world scenarios and practical applications.
10:00 AM 11:30 AM
April 20
11:30 AM 1:30 PM
April 20
During this breakout timeframe, attendees can select from a case study that showcases real-world strategies in action, or two dynamic panel discussions for a range of perspectives and interactive dialogue.
1:30 PM 3:00 PM
April 20
The Speakeasy: Mastering the Art, Science & Sport of Exit Planning

Location: Volunteer CDE (Main Stage)

Breakout: Panel Discussion

3:00 PM 6:00 PM
April 20
NEW! Summit Exploration Time
Location: Ryman B1-4
Explore a brand-new Exploration Time at the close of Monday, designed from attendee feedback to help you connect, discover, and recharge.
3:00 PM 6:00 PM
April 20
Author Showcase
Location: Ryman B1-4
7:00 AM 3:45 PM
April 21
Registration Open
Location: Volunteer Foyer
7:00 AM 2:45 PM
April 21
Exhibits Open
Location: Ryman B1-4
7:00 AM 7:45 AM
April 21
Summit VIP Breakfast

Location: Volunteer Mezzanine 16

VIP Only Event

7:00 AM 8:30 AM
April 21
Breakfast
Location: Ryman B1-4
8:30 AM 8:45 AM
April 21
Daily Opening Remarks
Location: Volunteer CDE (Main Stage)
Welcome back to Day Two of the 2026 Exit Planning Summit. Start the morning with key updates and insights designed to help you maximize your Summit experience. During this daily kickoff, we will highlight important announcements and look ahead at what is next for our community of CEPAs as we continue advancing the exit planning profession. Attendees will also get an exclusive first look at the reveal of the 2027 Exit Planning Summit location, setting the stage for what is ahead. 
9:45 AM 10:00 AM
April 21
Break
Location: Volunteer Foyer
During this breakout timeframe, attendees can choose between three engaging panel discussions offering diverse perspectives.
11:30 AM 1:00 PM
April 21
During this breakout timeframe, attendees can opt for an education-focused lecture to build foundational knowledge, or choose from two case studies that translate concepts into real-world applications and practical insights.
1:00 PM 2:30 PM
April 21
2:30 PM 2:45 PM
April 21
Break
Location: Volunteer Foyer
2:45 PM 3:45 PM
April 21
Legendary Leadership: The Toughest Choice—The Mask or the Mirror

 Location: Volunteer CDE (Main Stage)

Keynote

3:45 PM 4:00 PM
April 21
Closing Remarks
 Location: Volunteer CDE (Main Stage)
4:00 PM 5:30 PM
April 21
After Party Social
Location: Water's Edge
Sponsored by Liberated Leaders

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