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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

9:45–10:00 AM Bus Tour Pick-Up at The Nantucket Hotel (77 Easton Street)
10:00–11:30 AM Private Nantucket Island Bus Tour of Town, Sconset, Jetties Beach — For those who joined us last year, this will be a similar tour of the island, but we've asked the tour company to try to add a new stop or two.
11:30 AM–2:30 PM Free time for lunch and exploration on your own
2:30–4:30 PM Made in Nantucket: Bites, Wine & Design at Lemon Press (41 Main Street) — Enjoy bites and wine at Lemon Press, where Sal Amore will bring their Hat Bar for guests to design a custom hat. You'll also create a set of cards using custom Nantucket stamps and write a “Wish You Were Here” postcard to send from the island.
6:15–7:15 PM OPTIONAL | Drinks, Bites & Discussion with Steven Fox: For Your Eyes Only – Global and Domestic Risk in an Uncertain Era | Lemon Press (41 Main Street)Steven Fox, Executive Chairman and Founder of Veracity Worldwide. Open to both conference attendees and spouses.
7:30–9:00 PM Spouse Dinner at Lola 41 (15 South Beach Street)

Thursday · September 24, 2026

If you're here...

10:30 AM Prearranged Airport Transfer from The Nantucket Hotel (77 Easton Street) | 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 — Please meet us at 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 (77 Easton Street) — Transportation to dinner at The Summer House (17 Ocean Avenue, Sconset).
7:30–9:30 PM Dinner at The Summer House (17 Ocean Avenue, Sconset)
9:30 PM Bus Pick-Up at The Summer House (17 Ocean Avenue, Sconset) — Return transportation with drop-off at The Nantucket Hotel (77 Easton Street).

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