RECEPTION
TUESDAY | FEB 10th | 6PM-9PM
Rooftop Happy Hour
The Tess
Kick off the summit in style with great food, refreshing drinks, and even better company. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new colleagues, this rooftop happy hour is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and set the tone for an incredible week ahead.
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DAY 1
WEDNESDAY | FEB 11th
The Tess
8:00–8:45 AM Check-in, Coffee & Networking
8:45–9:00 AM Laura Heard — Guided Breathing Session
9:00–9:15 AM Opening Sizzle Reel & Welcome
9:15–10:00 AM Mark Milam — State of Highland Mortgage
10:00–10:15 AM Break
10:15–11:00 AM Inside Highland: Department Updates & What’s Ahead
11:00–11:15 AM Deephaven — Presenting Sponsor Spotlight
11:15–12:15 PM Ken Perry — The Power of Leveraging AI
12:15–1:30 PM Lunch
1:30–2:00 PM Adrienne Holmes — The 1%
2:00–2:05 PM Transition
2:05–3:05 PM Future of Highland Tech — Fireside Chat (Nicholas Ripple, James Dickson, Mark Milam)
3:05–3:10 PM Adrienne Holmes — Stretching and Breathing Session
BOWLING NIGHT
WEDNESDAY | FEB 11th | 6PM-9PM
Painted Pin Bowling
Keep the momentum going as we trade the stage for the lanes. Join us for bowling, games, great food, and drinks in one of Atlanta’s most unique social venues. Whether you’re aiming for a strike or just there for the laughs, this is your chance to unwind, build connections, and enjoy a well-earned night out with the team.
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DAY 2
THURSDAY | FEB 12th
The Tess
8:30–9:00 AM Coffee & Networking
9:00–9:45 AM Logan Mohtashami — Keynote
9:45–10:15 AM Fireside Q&A — Logan Mohtashami + Mark Milam
10:15–10:30 AM Break
10:30–10:40 AM Krishen Shah & Adrienne Holmes — Highland University Health Initiative
10:40–11:25 AM Bryan Lovell — Keynote (Beyond the Pipeline)
11:25–11:30 AM Transition
11:30–12:15 PM Cindy Ertman — Keynote
12:15–1:45 PM Awards Banquet Lunch
1:45–2:00 PM Closing Session — Mark Milam
About The Tess
Address: 415 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (470) 600-3510
Located in the heart of Buckhead, The Burgess Hotel is a vibrant boutique destination known for its contemporary design, artistic details, and welcoming atmosphere. Perfectly positioned near Atlanta’s dining, shopping, and entertainment hubs, the hotel offers a unique setting that blends comfort with elevated style.
