70th ANNUAL MEETING

Raleigh Convention Center

Raleigh, North Carolina
July, 20-22, 2025
  • 50days
  • 12hours
  • 45mins
  • 28secs


Join Us for the 70th Anniversary Gala on Monday, July 21st!

7PM - 11PM

Formal Attire, Black Tie Optional 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:30am-5:00pm
Annual Golf Outing - Lonnie Poole

The annual golf outing is located at Lonnie Poole Golf Course. The format is Captain's Choice, all about networking and having a fun day on the golf course together!

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: 

11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Registration, Practice

11:45 A.M. Sponsor Tee-Off Party Begins*

12:00 P.M Tee Times Begin (approx. every 10 minutes); boxed lunches provided

Golf Awards will be given out at the Opening Reception.

* Golfer boxed lunches included with player fees.
Sponsor lunch options available onsite, boxed lunch NOT provided.

COST: $125 per player | $500 per foursome
Note: participation in the Annual Meeting is not required to participate in the Annual Golf Outing. We'd love for you to stay for all of it but it is not required.
 2:00pm-3:30pm 
    3:00pm - 4:30pm (Time Sold Out. Email Julie if you want to be on a waitlist)
Max 12 per time slot.
Optional Group Activity - Beat the Heat with Raleigh Chocolate, Games, and Beer!

Reserve your spot by Wednesday, July 16th

Start with a tour of Videri Chocolate Factory, where you’ll see how their delicious chocolate is made. And yes, you’ll get samples and a cup of their delicious soft serve! Then, head across the street to Boxcar Bar + Arcade, where you’ll shift into competition mode and get to play dozens of games – your first beverage and batch of tokens included!

Cost: $35 - includes Videri tour, 1 cup of soft serve with a topping, 1 beer/nonalcoholic drink at Boxcar, and 20 arcade tokens

Notes: Videri and Boxcar are an easy 8 minute walk from the Sheraton and 11 minute walk from the Residence Inn. For those who wish to drive, please park in the lot directly next to Videri. You can pay for parking on your phone (signs will be posted with instructions), then Videri can validate up to 2 hours of your parking. Please arrive a few minutes early as the tour will begin promptly at 2pm and 3pm. If you wish to do any shopping, Videri is card-only. Boxcar is 21+, so please bring a valid form of ID to gain entry. This includes a current US driver’s license, military ID, state ID, or passport.

     7:00pm-9:00pm
    Opening Reception - Concord Hospitality's Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
    Transportation Provided from Raleigh Convention Center
     9:00pm - 11:00pm
    After Party - Red Bird at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown
    Transportation Provided from Raleigh Convention Center
    8:00am-4:00pm
    AENC Registration Desk Open

    Prefunction Hallway in front of Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    Main meeting sessions will take place in Raleigh Convention Center Ballroom BC. 

     8:00am-9:00am
    Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

     8:15am-8:45am
    New Member Mingle

    Location TBD

     9:00am-10:15am
    Keynote 1: A Resilient Vision: Finding Purpose Amid Life’s Challenges 
    Speaker: Juana and Mary Mikels
    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC
     10:15am-10:45am
    Networking Break with Exhibitors
    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC
     10:45am-11:45am
    Keynote 2: The Leader’s Playbook: Building Your Mentor Suite for Limitless Impact
    Speaker: Dr. Mary Hemphill

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    Speaker chosen by AENC FUEL Young Professionals

    11:45am-12:15pm
    Networking with Exhibitors

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    12:15pm-1:00pm
    Lunch with Exhibitors

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    1:00pm-2:00pm
    Keynote 3: Following the Money: Real Stories of Financial Crime & How to Stop Them.
    Speaker: Katie Patterson

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    2:00pm-2:30pm
    Networking Break with Exhibitors

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    *Rich Gorberg with Freezeframe Photography will be offering complimentary headshots in the exhibit area.

    2:30pm-3:30pm
    Deeper Dive 1 (from Keynote 1): Change Ourselves, Influence Others: The Power of Purposeful Leadership
    Speakers: Juana and Mary Mikels

    Location TBD

    2:30pm-3:30pm
    Deeper Dive 2 (from Keynote 2): The Leader’s Playbook: Building Your Mentor Suite for Limitless Impact – Deeper Dive
    Speaker: Dr. Mary Hemphill

    Location TBD    

     3:30pm-6:00pm
    Free Time: Enjoy Raleigh and/or Get dressed up for the Gala!
    6:00pm-7:00pm
    Pre-Gala Cocktail Hour hosted by FUEL Young Professionals

    Raleigh Convention Center - North Main Lobby

    ALL AGES WELCOME!!!
    7:00pm-11:00pm
    AENC 70th Anniversary Gala and Silent Auction Evening

    Dress your best (Black tie optional, formal gowns) and join us for an evening honoring 70 years of AENC!

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom A

    8:00am-1:00pm
    AENC Registration Desk Open

    Prefunction Hallway in front of Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    Main meeting sessions will take place in Raleigh Convention Center Ballroom BC 

     8:00am-8:30am
    Coffee and Networking with Exhibitors

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    **Rich Gorberg with Freezeframe Photography will be offering complimentary headshots in the exhibit area.

     9:00am-10:00am
    Plated Breakfast and Annual Business Meeting

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

     10:00am-10:30am
    Networking Break with Exhibitors

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

    **Rich Gorberg with Freezeframe Photography will be offering complimentary headshots in the exhibit area.

     10:30am-11:30am
    Keynote 4: The Art of Moving Forward: Outmaneuvering Chaos, Adapting Like a Pro, and Still Having Fun
    Speaker: Ali Ingersoll

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

     11:30am-12:00pm
    AENC Annual Awards Presentation

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC

     12:00pm-12:15pm
    2026 AENC Annual Meeting Invitation

    Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom BC   

    LOCATION INFORMATION

    Raleigh Convention Center

    Where: 616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC


    Registration, Education sessions and Exhibits will all take place in Ballroom B&C, upstairs at the Raleigh Convention Center.

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

    Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

     Address

    421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601

      Rate: $189

    Cutoff: 7/5/25

    Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown

     Address

    616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601

      Rate: $159

    Cutoff: 7/5/25

    AENC Gives Back

    AENC FUEL Young Professionals invites you to bring donations for Wake County Animal Shelter to the 2025 AENC Annual Meeting.
    See requested items below or order something from their Amazon Wish List, here.
    AENC Gives Back

    AENC Annual Silent Auction - Monday, July 22

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