SHIFT AGENDA
Watch this space for SHIFT 2024 agenda updates and announcements!
To learn more about each session, click the title for a drop-down description.
Monday, November 4th
+ 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Registration & Meet the Team
Arrive early to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Director's Lounge for check-in and to collect your name tag as well as meet the HINGE Advisors' team hosting this incredible conference!
+ 5:00 - 7:00 PM | SHIFT Welcome Reception
Join your SHIFT hosts, fellow attendees, sponsors and speakers at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara's beautiful Ocean Lawn for a one-of-a-kind welcome reception complete with complimentary food, drinks and entertainment!
Tuesday, November 5th
+ 7:00 - 7:45 AM | Morning Yoga
Join fellow SHIFT attendees for a revitalizing, sunrise yoga session on The Bluff every morning before breakfast.
+ 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast
Check in (if you haven't already), grab some brain food and network with your fellow conference attendees! Breakfast is complimentary and will be out and available on the Bacara Terrace until 8:30 AM.
+ 8:30 - 8:45 AM | "Welcome to SHIFT 2024!" - Kathy Ligon, SHIFT Host
SHIFT Host Kathy Ligon will kick off our 2024 conference with a few welcome remarks and an introduction to our day one content.
+ 8:45 - 9:00 AM | Leadership Sprint with Tom Wood
Leadership Coach Tom Wood will guide SHIFT attendees in a 15-minute exercise focused on actionable steps that can help you work more effectively with others and maximize your presence at home and at work.
+ 9:00 - 10:00 AM | "Investment Trends in Early Childhood Education" - Phil Vaccaro, EY-Parthenon
Join EY-Parthenon Managing Director Phil Vaccaro as he discusses the investment trends and growth patterns occurring in the early education industry.
+ 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Mid-Morning Break
Take 30 minutes to have a good stretch or refill your SHIFT water bottle before the next session.
+ 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Panel TBA
Panel Topic To Be Announced Soon!
+ 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Speaker Introductions
Kathy will introduce our Tuesday afternoon breakout speakers.
+ 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking
Re-energize with a complimentary lunch and free time for networking! And don't forget to visit our laser engraving station to add your name to your new SHIFT water bottle!
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | LEAD Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GROW Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GO Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | KNOW Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Break
Take a 30-minute brain break before the next sessions.
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | LEAD Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GROW Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GO Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | KNOW Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Drinks & Snack Break
Before returning to the main ballroom for our keynote speaker, make sure to stop by the bar in the Bacara Foyer for an afternoon pick-me-up of beer and a hearty snack.
+ 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Keynote Speaker TBA
Keynote Speaker To Be Announced Soon...
+ 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
Join fellow attendees on the Bacara's Ocean Lawn for another incredible cocktail hour complete with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Wednesday, November 6th
+ 7:00 - 7:45 AM | Morning Yoga
Join fellow SHIFT attendees for a revitalizing, sunrise yoga session on The Bluff every morning before breakfast.
+ 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast
Start your second day off right with a complimentary breakfast and a bit of networking with fellow attendees. Breakfast will be out and available on the Bacara Terrace until 9:00 AM.
+ 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Morning Announcements
SHIFT Host Kathy Ligon will welcome attendees to day two of SHIFT with a few morning announcements.
+ 8:45 - 9:15 AM | Leadership Sprint with Tom Wood
Leadership Coach Tom Wood will guide SHIFT attendees in a 30-minute exercise focused on actionable steps that can help you work more effectively with others and maximize your presence at home and at work.
+ 9:15 - 10:00 AM | "Benefits of Partnering with Local Employers to Support Working Families" - Fran McIntyre, Pendulum Dependent Care Solutions
When approached strategically, childcare providers can gain numerous advantages by partnering with employers to offer their employees childcare solutions. Find out how in this information-packed session with HR and childcare business expert, Fran McIntyre.
+ 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Mid-Morning Break
Take 30 minutes to have a good stretch or refill your water bottle before the next session!
+ 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Panel TBA
Panel Topic To Be Announced Soon
+ 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Speaker Introductions
Kathy will introduce our Tuesday afternoon breakout speakers.
+ 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking
Re-energize with a complimentary lunch and free time for networking! Also, today's the last day to visit our laser engraving station and add your name to your SHIFT water bottle.
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | LEAD Breakout TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GROW Breakout TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GO Breakout TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | KNOW Breakout TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Break
Take a 30-minute brain break before the next session.
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | LEAD Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GROW Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GO Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | KNOW Breakout: TBA
Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...
+ 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Drinks & Snack Break
Before returning to the ballroom for our keynote speaker, make sure to stop by the bar in the Bacara Foyer for an afternoon pick-me-up of beer and a hearty snack.
+ 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Keynote Speaker TBA*
Keynote Speaker To Be Announced Soon...
+ 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
Join fellow attendees for our final evening cocktail hour on the Grand Lawn complete with complimentary food and drinks.
Thursday, November 7th
+ 7:00 - 7:45 AM | Morning Yoga
Join fellow SHIFT attendees for a revitalizing, sunrise yoga session on The Bluff before breakfast.
+ 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast
Start your final day off right with a complimentary breakfast and a bit of networking with fellow attendees. Breakfast will be out and available on the Bacara Terrace until 9:00 AM.
+ 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Morning Announcements
SHIFT Host Kathy Ligon will welcome attendees to day three of SHIFT with a few morning announcements.
+ 8:45 - 9:15 AM | Leadership Sprint with Tom Wood
Leadership Coach Tom Wood will guide SHIFT attendees in a 30-minute exercise focused on actionable steps that can help you work more effectively with others and maximize your presence at home and at work.
+ 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Main Stage Content TBA Soon
Main Stage Content TBA Soon...
+ 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Mid-Morning Break
Take 30 minutes to have a good stretch or refill your water bottle before the next session!
+ 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Panel TBA
Panel Topic To Be Announced Soon
+ 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks
Kathy Ligon will wrap up the conference and send everyone on their way to explore beautiful Santa Barbara, CA!