Agenda

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Opens

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Welcome Remarks

Speaker: Principal, Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC 

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Tax Panel: Turning the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act into Savings Opportunities

Speakers: Jamie McMurry, Ankur Singla and Chad McKinney, Principals, Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces several planning opportunities for businesses with certain provisions taking effect in 2026, so which ones should you consider? Gain this answer and more as our panelists break down key OBBBA provisions, highlight planning opportunities and provide actionable steps individuals and businesses can take to optimize their tax position.

11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Morning Refreshment Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
AI in Action: Insights, Demos and Automation to Drive Business Growth

Speakers: Steven Combs,  Enterprise Architect, GRIFFIN Global Technologies, A Doeren Mayhew Company

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to drive the future of how business will operate, so what steps have you taken to adapt? In this session, we’ll explore practical ways organizations are using AI today to improve productivity, streamline workflows and support better decision-making. Walk away with tools and examples and a stronger understanding of the critical role AI can play in your overall business strategy.

12:20 - 12:30 p.m.
Break

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Economic Outlook and Lunch: What Tennessee Business Leaders Should Watch Next

Speakers: John McDearman, CEO Wilson Bank & Trust; Kelsey Cornillie, Market President & Publisher, Nashville Business Journal; Bo Tyler, Executive Managing Director, JLL Nashville 

Economic conditions continue to shape how businesses approach growth, investment and financing decisions. This panel discussion will explore the national and local economic forces shaping business decisions today, along with expectations for 2027 and what they may mean for Tennessee companies. Panelists will discuss the broader business climate, including interest rates, labor trends, consumer and business confidence, commercial real estate and access to capital. The conversation will also consider how business leaders can navigate uncertainty, identify opportunities and lead effectively in a changing economic environment.

1:35 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Protecting Your Wealth: Trust and Real Estate Tax Strategies

Speakers: Paul Ellis, Principal, Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and Jonathan Burns, Partner Spencer Fane, LLP

For many business owners and executives, their company and real estate holdings represent a significant portion of their overall wealth. This presentation will explore practical planning strategies designed to help business leaders protect assets, preserve value, and position themselves for future growth and succession. Topics will include trust options that can support asset protection, wealth transfer, business succession, and tax efficiency, as well as key considerations for owners of real estate and real estate-intensive businesses.

2:35 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Afternoon Break

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Closing Keynote: Stronger Together: Harnessing the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce

Speakers: Dr. Karah Sprouse, TEDx Speaker, Author & Professor 

Workforce expectations and dynamics are changing rapidly, creating both challenges and opportunities for today’s leaders. In this interactive keynote, national speaker and author Dr. Karah Sprouse will provide timely, research-based insights into the experiences, perspectives and expectations shaping each generation in the workplace, with particular attention to Gen Z and emerging workforce trends. Attendees will explore why generational understanding is an essential leadership and cultural competency, as well as how generational differences influence communication, collaboration and workplace culture. The session will offer practical strategies for engaging employees across generations and combining their unique strengths to build more connected, productive and successful teams.

3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Ask the Pros: An Interactive Town Hall

Moderator: Bob Yates, Principal, Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC

A chance for Q&A and open dialogue with our speakers. 

4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Evening Networking Reception