BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250501T160000Z DTEND:20250502T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:The CEO Retreat\, Presented by RSM US LLP DESCRIPTION:THE 2025 CEO RETREAT IS SOLD OUT\n\n\n\nUnlock unparalleled insights and connect with other Kansas City tech leaders while enjoying world-class accommodations\, with all-inclusive meals\, drinks and activities at your fingertips.\n\n\n\nThe CEO Retreat\, Presented by RSM US LLP\, is the KC Tech Council's most highly-anticipated event. Invitations are highly sought after\, and previous attendees are eager to return. Local leaders come together to learn from industry influencers\, network with fellow CEOs and of course\, retreat. This retreat is designed with Kansas City CEOs in mind. The KC Tech Council brings together high-level speakers and unique programming that attendees wouldn't experience otherwise. In addition to well-curated programming\, the retreat itself is exclusive in every sense of the word. Attendees must be a CEO or highest-ranking local official. The venue is located at a beautiful ranch south of Kansas City\, offering a wide range of amenities. Nature trails\, fishing and shooting ranges are all at the guest's disposal.\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor:\n\n\n\n RSM US LLP\n\n\nPartner Sponsors:\n\n\n Caliber Financial Services\n Stinson LLP\n\nAssociate Sponsors:\n\n\n Arista\n MarksNelson\, A Springline Company\n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring The CEO Retreat? Contact Erin Christensen.\n\n\n\nRetreat Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\nScoring Global Deals: Tech's Business Development and International Trade Opportunities at World Cup 2026 \n\n\n\nPam Kramer | Chief Executive Officer @ KC2026\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAI's Role in Workforce Disruption: How Your Leadership Can Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Innovation\n\n\n\nBill Briggs | Chief Technology Officer @ Deloitte US\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTech and the Global Economy: Potential Influence\n\n\n\nDr. Chris Kuehl | Managing Partner and Co-Founder @ Armada Corporate Intelligence\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nFueling Growth - The Tech Leaders Guide to PE\, VC\, and Other Funding Opportunities\n\n\n\nCanem Arkan | Managing Parter @ Endeavor Heartland\n\n\n\nMaggie Kenefake | Founding Partner @ Iron Prairie Ventures\n\n\n\nThad Langford | Founding Managing Partner @ Flyover Capital\n\n\n\nMatt Twomey | Director @ RSM US LLP\n\n\n\nNori Welles-Gertz | Principal @ ParkerGale\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nOpen Source Branding\n\n\n\nIan Davidson | Chief Strategy Officer\, Brand Design @ VML\n\n\n\nMichael Eppelheimer | Executive Design Director\, Brand Design @ VML X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

THE \;2025 CEO RETREAT IS SOLD OUT
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\nUnlock unparalleled insights and connect with other Kansas City tech leaders while enjoying world-class accommodations\, with all-inclusive meals\, drinks and activities at your fingertips.
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\nThe CEO Retreat\, Presented by RSM US LLP\, is the KC Tech Council'\;s most highly-anticipated \;event. Invitations are highly sought after\, and previous attendees are eager to return. Local leaders come together to learn from industry influencers\, network with fellow CEOs and of course\, retreat. This retreat is designed with Kansas City CEOs in mind. The KC Tech Council brings together high-level speakers and unique programming that attendees wouldn'\;t experience otherwise. In addition to well-curated programming\, the retreat itself is exclusive in every sense of the word. Attendees must be a CEO or highest-ranking local official. The venue is located at a beautiful ranch south of Kansas City\, offering a wide range of amenities. Nature trails\, fishing and shooting ranges are all at the guest'\;s disposal.
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\nPresenting Sponsor:\n\n

RSM US LLP

\nPartner Sponsors:\n\n

Caliber Financial Services
Stinson LLP

\nAssociate Sponsors:\n\n

Arista
MarksNelson\, A Springline Company

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\nInterested in sponsoring The CEO Retreat? Contact \;Erin Christensen.\n\n

\nRetreat Sessions
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\nScoring Global Deals: Tech'\;s Business Development and International Trade Opportunities at World Cup 2026 \;
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\nPam Kramer \;| Chief Executive Officer @ \;KC2026
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\nAI'\;s Role in Workforce Disruption: How Your Leadership Can Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Innovation
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\nBill Briggs \;| Chief Technology Officer @ \;Deloitte US
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\nTech and the Global Economy: Potential Influence
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\nDr. Chris Kuehl \;| Managing Partner and \;Co-Founder @ \;Armada Corporate Intelligence
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\nFueling Growth - The Tech Leaders Guide to PE\, VC\, and Other Funding Opportunities
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\nCanem Arkan | Managing Parter @ Endeavor Heartland
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\nMaggie Kenefake \;| Founding Partner @ \;Iron Prairie Ventures
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\nThad Langford | Founding Managing Partner @ Flyover Capital
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\nMatt Twomey | Director @ RSM US LLP
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\nNori Welles-Gertz | Principal \;@ ParkerGale
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\nOpen Source Branding
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\nIan Davidson | Chief Strategy Officer\, Brand Design @ VML
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\nMichael Eppelheimer | Executive Design Director\, Brand Design @ VML
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\n LOCATION:The retreat will take place at Maple Ranch\, a beautiful private property south of Kansas City\, offering a wide range of amenities and top-notch accommodations. Nature trails\, fishing and shooting ranges are all at the guest's disposal. UID:e.9395.1160 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260410T023745Z URL:https://volunteer.kctechcouncil.com/events/details/the-ceo-retreat-presented-by-rsm-us-llp-1160 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR