THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Registration & Welcome Reception
Kick off the retreat with cocktails and early networking.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
6:00–6:45 a.m.
Morning Movement
Start the day with a guided yoga session by the pool to ground your mindset before a day of intensive growth.
7:15–8:15 a.m.
Coffee Chicks Hustle Hour
Fuel up with a grab-and-go breakfast before workshops begin.
8:30–10:10 a.m.
Rise & Shine Workshops
Option A: The New Rules of Teamwork: Lessons from Inside Google. Led by Jenny Wood, this intensive session covers Google-tested frameworks for building high-trust teams and optimizing collaboration.
8:30–10:10 a.m.
Rise & Shine Workshops
Option B: Worth Your Time: How to Own Your Calendar Before It Owns You. Led by Dr. Meg Myers Morgan, this workshop focuses on strategic time-blocking and reclaiming your most valuable resource: your time.
10:10 a.m.
Fully Loaded Fast Pass Entry
Fully Loaded ticket holders enter through fast pass doors to reserve seats in the main room 50 minutes prior to Classic ticket holders.
10:30 a.m.
Registration & Networking
Registration begins for Classic ticket holders. Arrive early for regional networking and sponsor activation in the Branson Convention Center.
11:00 a.m.
Doors Open
The mainstage doors are open for all attendees. Find your seat and prepare for an afternoon of high-impact leadership strategy.
11:30 a.m.
Welcome + Lunch Keynote: Jenny Wood
Wild Courage: The Confidence to Ask, Act and Lead. Bestselling author and former Google executive Jenny Wood shares the "Confidence to Ask" framework, giving you the courage to take up space and lead with unapologetic self-trust.
12:55–1:45 p.m.
Remarkable Voices
Three local leaders. Three powerful stories. Watch as graduates of Biz 417's Remarkable speaker program take the stage to deliver 15-minute talks rooted in their unique life experiences.
2:05–2:55 p.m.
Afternoon Keynote: Dr. Meg Myers Morgan
Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate for Everything You Want in Life and Work. Dr. Meg Myers Morgan provides the ultimate masterclass in negotiation, teaching you how to articulate your value and secure the "yes" you deserve in your career and beyond.
3:25 – 4:30
Women Who Mean Business Panel
A candid conversation featuring Biz 417's 2026 Women Who Mean Business honorees—five leaders making a meaningful impact across southwest Missouri. Moderated by Dori Grinder.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Women Who Mean Business After Hours
The work doesn't end when the stage goes dark. Close out your 2026 experience in the Courtyard with a final happy hour alongside our speakers and honorees.This is where the ideas from the day turn into action. Meet the Women Who Mean Business panelists in a relaxed setting, exchange final notes with your seatmates and celebrate the collective courage of the Ozarks' leadership community.