8:00 AM

Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:  

• Keith Johnson, VP Business Analytics at ADT
• DeLu Jackson, EVP/Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, ADT
• Joao Gomes, Senior Vice Dean of Research, Centers, and Academic Initiatives at The Wharton School 

9:15 AM

Lessons From Leaders

• Wendy De La Rosa, Assistant Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School

• Ania Smith, CEO of TaskRabbit 

9:45 AM

Fireside Chat: Navigating the Complexities of Today’s Business Landscape

Speaker: Michael Nutter, Former Mayor of Philadelphia 

Moderator: Fareeda Griffith, The Opportunity Lab, The Wharton School 

10:30 AM

Morning Break

10:45 AM

Panel Discussion: Leveraging Technology for Business Success

Moderator: Abby Langebartels, Assistant General Counsel, ADT and small business owner

Panelists:

• Tiffanie Stanard, CEO & Founder at Stimulus 
• Peter Fader, Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor, Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School
• Ana Fernandez-Parmet, President & CEO at Parmetech, Inc. 

11:30 AM

Panel Discussion: Accessing Funding and Capital

Moderator: Vince Gumbs Jr., Supplier Engagement Manager, University of Pennsylvania

Panelists: 

• Tish Lewis, Director of the US-DOT Mid-Atlantic Small Business Transportation Resource Center Director hosted by The Enterprise Center
• Barbara Weltman, Founder and President, Big Ideas for Small Business, Inc.
• Gerri Detweiler, Consultant for Nav 

12:15 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Organized Crime Today: Threats, Tactics, and Responses for Business

Moderator: Holly Borgmann, Vice President for Government Affairs, ADT 

Panelists:  

• Lyle Evans, Chief of Investigation, Illinois Attorney General’s Office 
• Timothy Ruffini, Chief Prosecutor for Organized Retail Crime Unit, Georgia Attorney General’s Office 

1:30 PM

Workshop #1: Working with Communities to Ensure Business Safety

Facilitator: Travis Miller, Vice President of Field Sales, ADT 

2:00 PM

Workshop #2: Building a Strong Brand Identity

Facilitator: Anne-Michele Harrington, Founder of Idea Catalyst Group 

2:30 PM

Afternoon Break

2:45 PM

Panel Discussion: Building Resilient Businesses in Times of New Opportunity

Moderator: Jeff Hornstein, Executive Director at Economy League  

Panelists: 

• Nikisha Bailey, co-owner of Win Win Coffee 
• Rachel Branson, CEO and Founder of Avia Global 
• Shelley Sylva, Head of Business Development and Community Outreach, TD Bank

3:30 PM

Panel Topic: Managing Business Operations Efficiently

Moderator: Marcia Wallace, Supplier Program Diversity Manager for CHOP 

Panelists: 

• Matthew Nam, co-owner of Win Win Coffee  
• Pete Skeadas, Account Executive at Stripe 
• Rasagna Holt, President of KGTiger Consulting Firm 

4:00 PM

Closing Fireside Chat: Taking Action & Next Steps

Speaker: Dilawar Syed, former Deputy Administrator for the U. S. Small Business Administration 

Moderator: Keith Johnson, VP Business Analytics at ADT

4:30 PM

Closing Networking Opportunity