2026 Executive Schedule

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Tuesday · September 22, 2026

4:00–7:00 PM

Welcome Party at Cisco Brewery

Join us again at Cisco Brewery, Nantucket’s iconic brewer known for its live music, food trucks, outdoor games and craft brews. We’ll take over a covered, private outdoor area for an afternoon that captures the island’s easygoing spirit! Rain or shine, the event is on.

Transportation: Buses will start pick-up at 3:30pm at The Nantucket Hotel (77 Easton St.). There will be buses making the loop about every 20 mins, with the final drop-off at The Nantucket Hotel at ~7pm.

Spouses: Encouraged and welcome!

Attire: Very casual! Bring an extra layer as we will be outdoors.

Address: Cisco Brewery — 5 Bartlett Farm Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554

Bus pick-up & drop-off: The Nantucket Hotel — 77 Easton St, Nantucket, MA 02554

7:30 PM

Keynote with Gregory Mark Hill & Dinner at Straight Wharf Fish

We will be hosting a private, sit-down dinner at Straight Wharf Fish, a fun, casual offshoot of the iconic Straight Wharf restaurant, offering fresh local seafood in a relaxed harborside setting — one of our favorite Nantucket spots.

Keynote with Gregory Mark Hill: “Winning the Deal, But Losing the Way”
Gregory Mark Hill, Author of Samsara and Managing Partner at GCH Partners

Dinner at: Straight Wharf Fish

Spouses: Encouraged and welcome!

Attire: Smart casual (slacks and buttoned-down shirts, quarter zips, sweaters — no tie required).

Address: 4 Harbor Square, Nantucket, MA 02554

Allergies: Please email Caroline Reyes with any dietary restrictions.

Wednesday · September 23, 2026

Venue: The Nantucket Hotel + Resort's ballroom

Address: 77 Easton St, Nantucket, MA 02554

Attire: Business casual (slacks, buttoned-down shirt, quarter zip / sweater / blazer — no ties)

7:30–8:30 AM Breakfast & Networking
8:30–8:45 AM Opening Remarks — Chris Wofford
8:45–9:45 AM Keynote with Constance Hunter: “The Global Economic Outlook”Constance Hunter, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Economist Enterprise
9:45–10:00 AM Break
10:00–10:40 AM The Art of the Premium ExitUnderstanding what matters most when positioning your company for a successful sale
10:40–11:00 AM Latest Trends in Deal CommunicationsWhat’s changing and what’s not in the age of AINathan Riggs (Kekst CNC)
11:00–11:15 AM Break
11:15–11:55 AM Who’s on First?Understanding your buyside advisors’ roles, responsibilities, and how they fit togetherPanelists: Chris Wofford (WA), Patrick McAuley (Grant Thornton), Jason Osborn (King & Spalding)
11:55 AM–12:55 PM Lunch & Networking
12:55–1:35 PM The Exit Matrix: Red Pill or Blue PillDeciding whether to sell to a private company, a public company, or a financial sponsor, and understanding the consequences
1:35–1:55 PM Integrations and AI — Mark Habner (Beckway)
1:55–2:05 PM Break
2:05–2:25 PM M&A Crystal Ball for 2027 — Chris Wofford
2:25–3:05 PM Risky BusinessHow RWI helps bridge differences, protect value, and get deals doneHollie Teslow (WA), Matt Unterlack (Aon), Conrad Adkins (Nixon Peabody)
3:05–3:15 PM Break
3:15–3:35 PM Underwriting the Footprint: The Hidden Risk and Value in Logistics M&A — Dakota Melton (Cresa)
3:35–4:15 PM AI: Friend, Foe, or Frenemy?How AI is reshaping competitive advantage and enterprise value in transport & logistics companies.Moderator: Drew Sievers
4:45 PM Bus Pick-Up at The Nantucket Hotel — Drop-off at the Nantucket Whaling Museum.
5:00–6:15 PM Private, After-Hours Access to the Nantucket Whaling Museum | 13 Broad St — Explore a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, remarkable maritime artifacts, and the island's extraordinary whaling history. Guided tours are available, or explore at your own pace. Sign up here.
6:15–7:15 PM Drinks, Bites & Discussion with Steven Fox: For Your Eyes Only – Global and Domestic Risk in an Uncertain Era | Lemon Press (41 Main St)Steven Fox, Executive Chairman and Founder of Veracity Worldwide.
7:30–9:00 PM Executive Dinner at Proprietors (9 India St)

Thursday · September 24, 2026

Venue: The Nantucket Hotel + Resort's ballroom

Address: 77 Easton St, Nantucket, MA 02554

Attire: Business casual (slacks, buttoned-down shirt, quarter zip / sweater / blazer — no ties)

7:00–8:00 AM Breakfast & Networking
8:00–8:40 AM Skipping the Small Talk: Unexpected ProposalsThe offer you didn't see coming, the terms you couldn't accept, and the deal you considered anyway. How buyers and sellers respond when someone puts something unexpected on the table.
8:40–8:50 AM Break
8:50–9:30 AM Help Me Help YouWhat your advisors need from you to get your business ready for salePanelists: Ron Chang (WA), Nic Papke (CohnReznick), Peter Schnur (Blank Rome)
9:30–9:40 AM Break
9:40–10:20 AM Deal or No DealThe moments that make or break a deal. What changes minds, tests conviction, and ultimately determines whether to move forward or walk away.
10:30 AM Prearranged Airport Transfer from The Nantucket Hotel | 12:15 PM NYC Flight — We've scheduled group transportation to ACK for departing guests, with spouses included in our passenger count. No need to arrange your own transfer.
3:30–5:00 PM The Minke Cocktail Cruise | Weather Permitting (Slip 1011, Straight Wharf) — Capped at 23 guests. Dress warm and casual as it gets cold on the water. Sign up here.
6:30 PM Bus Pick-Up at The Nantucket Hotel — Transportation to dinner at The Summer House in Sconset.
**6:45/7:00PM–9:30 PM** 6:45pm Dinner at The Summer House (17 Ocean Ave) PLEASE CALL OR TEXT CAROLINE IF YOU'RE NOW COMING (creyes@woffordadvisors.com / 1-650-867-3420)
9:30 PM Bus Pick-Up at The Summer House — Return transportation with drop-off at The Nantucket Hotel.

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