Be Brilliant In The Basics Leadership Summit | Nashville 2027

Nashville’s premier leadership experience for CEOs, CHROs & all People Leaders —proven strategies for building best-in-class workplaces. THIS IS THE ROOM WHERE THE BEST WORKPLACE LEADERS SHOW HOW IT’S DONE. Welcome to the Be Brilliant In The Basics Leadership Summit — a national leadership experience bringing together 3,000+ CEOs, CHROs, business owners, HR professionals and people leaders at Nashville’s Music City Center. The leaders taking the stage haven’t simply studied great workplace cultures — they’ve built them. One powerful day of proven strategies, candid conversations and practical leadership lessons you can take back to your organization Monday morning. Not theory. Proven, teachable leadership that drives workplace performance. EARN 8 RECERTIFICATION CREDITS: ✅ 8 HRCI Recertification Credits * ✅ 8 SHRM PDCs* *Credits avaialbleto eligible attendees completing the required approved sessions. Final credit detailswill be provided to registered attendees. YOUR GENERAL ADMIISSION TICKET INCLUDES: Full-day Be Brilliant In The Basics Leadership Summit at Nashville’s Music City Center — September 9, 2027• Access to the main-stage keynote experiences and executive conversations• Access to 12 rotating power sessions featuring practical, proven leadership strategies• Executive networking with leaders from across industries• Eligibility to earn up to 8 HRCI Recertification Credits and 8 SHRM PDCs by completing required approved sessions• Summit attendee experience and event materials THE FOUNDING VIP EXPERIENCE — LIMITED TO 500 VIP begins before Summit Day. On Wednesday, September 8, Founding VIP guests receive an exclusive Grand Ole Opry experience, including a private early-afternoon tour and the opportunity to take a commemorative photo on the legendary Opry stage with your Be Brilliant In The Basics Leadership Summit swag. On Summit Day, Founding VIP guests receive: • Priority VIP check-in • Reserved premier seating • Upgraded VIP breakfast experience • Exclusive VIP swag • Elevated executive networking opportunities Only 500 Founding VIP tickets will be available-designed to create an intenionally limited, elevated experience for our inaugural Summit! MAIN STAGE Julie Gilbert — Opening Keynote | Former Best Buy EVP Deanna Fry — Storytelling Keynote | CNN Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. — President & CEO | SHRM Sharon Orlopp — Author & Former Walmart Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Mayerland Harris — CHRO | H-E-B Tracey D. Brown — Former President | Walgreens Retail Shaun Mayo — CHRO | Arizona Cardinals Plus 12 rotating power sessions and a headline closing keynote. ONE DAY. THOUSANDS OF LEADERS. IDEAS YOU CAN USE MONDAY MORNING. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Anyone Who Leads People • C-Suite Executives • HR VPs, Directors & Business Partners • Retail Leaders • People & Culture Leaders • HRCI & SHRM Certified Professionals WITH GRATITUDE The inaugural Be Brilliant In The Basics Leadership Summit is made possible in part through the early belief and support of organizations committed to great workplaces, exceptional leadership and the development of people.