2021 Executive Summit Kicks off Next Tuesday, January 26
Welcome Reception Featuring Entertainment and Interactive Networking Sessions; Still Time to Register!
The Vision Council’s first all-virtual Executive Summit kicks off next Tuesday, January 26 with a welcome reception from 4–5:30 EST p.m. hosted by Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council. The welcome reception will include musical entertainment and a cocktail demonstration, followed by small-group networking opportunities.
From 4–4:30 p.m. EST, following a welcome address from Ashley Mills, attendees will enjoy music from a jazz trio featuring Ray Khalil, President and CEO at Lafont Paris and accomplished jazz guitarist, and learn how to make festive cocktails with Nico Roseillier, Creative Director at Europa Eyewear and the Executive Summit’s virtual bartender, to enjoy during the happy hour. Recipe ingredients can be found here so that attendees can have the ingredients on-hand.
From 4:30–5:30 p.m. EST, attendees will break out into smaller networking groups, hosted by industry leaders. From “game night” to live yoga instruction, the networking break-out themes showcase some of our community members’ talent and interests, and are designed to be fun and interactive to allow attendees to mix and mingle before the Executive Summit agenda of presentations kicks off on Wednesday, January 27. The networking sessions will also give attendees an opportunity to get familiar with the virtual platform’s tools, features and capabilities.
Note, the happy hour breakout rooms are limited to 15 people per room. Attendees are invited to come and go between rooms as space allows.
A few of the networking options will include:
Food and Drink
Martinis with Tibor: Hosted by Tibor Gross, Sunglass and Reader Division Liaison at The Vision Council
Grab your glass and join Tibor for conversation and martini-making.
Spirits & Cigars: Hosted by Michael Vitale, Senior Technical Director and Lab, Lens, and Lens Processing & Technology Division Liaison at The Vision Council
Join Michael for some casual conversation around spirits and cigars. Michael typically hosts this event during the in-person Executive Summit events and is looking forward to continuing the tradition in a virtual format.
Workout – Mind or Body!
Game Night: Hosted by Tarrence Lackran, Director of Partnerships and Programming at The Vision Council
Join Tarrence Lackran for an exciting game of Heads Up!
Yoga with Danielle: Hosted by Danielle Richardson, Independent Optometrist at Optometrix
Join Danielle Richardson for a live yoga class! Danielle is the founder of a holistic wellness company, Fierce Clarity, where she hosts wellness retreats, yoga classes and pop-up events to help modern professionals manage stress and live healthier lives.
Personal Conversations
Inside the Beltway with CNN’s Mark Preston: Hosted by Maureen Beddis, Vice President of Marketing and Membership at The Vision Council
Join Mark Preston, Vice President of Political & Special Events Programming at CNN, and a CNN Senior Political Analyst, for a casual discussion about what it’s like to cover Washington D.C. politics in such unprecedented times.
Connect with Ashley: Hosted by Ashley Mills, CEO at The Vision Council
Come chat with the CEO of The Vision Council, Ashley Mills!
Technical Questions
Technical or Event Questions: Hosted by Olivia Krise, Senior Project Coordinator at The Vision Council
Join this room to get a better understanding for the Executive Summit virtual platform – Olivia will answer attendee questions about the platform’s tools and capabilities and highlight some of the features that will help attendees make the most of their virtual Executive Summit experience.