The CEO Retreat, Presented by RSM US LLP
Unlock unparalleled insights and connect with other Kansas City tech leaders while enjoying world-class accommodations, with all-inclusive meals, drinks and activities at your fingertips.
The CEO Retreat, Presented by RSM US LLP, is the KC Tech Council's most highly-anticipated event. Invitations are highly sought after, and previous attendees are eager to return. Local leaders come together to learn from industry influencers, network with fellow CEOs and of course, retreat. This retreat is designed with Kansas City CEOs in mind. The KC Tech Council brings together high-level speakers and unique programming that attendees wouldn't experience otherwise. In addition to well-curated programming, the retreat itself is exclusive in every sense of the word. Attendees must be a CEO or highest-ranking local official. The venue is located at a beautiful ranch south of Kansas City, offering a wide range of amenities. Nature trails, fishing and shooting ranges are all at the guest's disposal.
Interested in sponsoring The CEO Retreat? Contact Erin Christensen.
This list will be updated as additional programming is confirmed
Scoring Global Deals: Tech's Business Development and International Trade Opportunities at World Cup 2026
Pam Kramer | Chief Executive Officer @ KC2026
A proven leader in sports business, Pam Kramer’s career includes 16 years at Sprint, where she played an instrumental role in developing and executing many of Sprint’s most successful and pioneering sponsorships, notably the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA, the last time the global event was held in the United States. Among her accomplishments is securing the placement of Sprint’s brand on the NFL coaches’ headsets, the first sponsorship of its kind by a consumer brand.
Following her tenure at Sprint, which culminated in leading the company’s $100-million annual advertising efforts and earning the highly esteemed Sprint Chairman’s Award, Kramer joined the Kansas City Chiefs to lead business communications and advise team leadership on communications strategy. In 2021, the Kansas City Current retained her as transitional CEO during its critical start-up phase where she helped steer the organization in its development of the Kansas City Current brand and assisted launching the team onto the national stage. Most recently, she provided strategic oversight and guidance to the Kansas City Sports Commission as Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) before transitioning to the KC2026 team.
AI's Role in Workforce Disruption: How Your Leadership Can Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Bill Briggs | Chief Technology Officer @ Deloitte US
Over the course of 26+ years with Deloitte, Bill has delivered complex transformation programs for clients in a variety of industries, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Telecommunications, Energy, and the Public Sector. Bill is a strategist with deep implementation experience—helping clients anticipate the impact that new and emerging technologies may have on their business in the future, while getting there from the realities of today. In his role as CTO, Bill identifies, researches, and champions the emerging technologies affecting clients’ businesses. He also drives the incubation of new assets, solutions, and businesses across Deloitte’s industries and offerings, while shaping the strategy for Deloitte’s evolving technology-related services, talent model, and market positioning.
Bill also serves as executive sponsor of Deloitte’s CIO Program. In this role, he offers CIOs and other tech executives insights and experiences to navigate the complex and evolving challenges they face in business and technology. Previously, Bill was the founding global leader of Deloitte Digital where he was responsible for launching and growing a new global practice, redefining the vision of a digital consulting agency.
Bill earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Kids In Need Foundation - partnering with teachers and students in under-resourced schools, providing the support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. He also chairs the Business Advisory Council of the Starlight Theater, the largest open-air venue in the Midwest that sponsors a variety of programs to expand access and involvement in the arts.
Tech and the Global Economy: Potential Influence
Dr. Chris Kuehl | Managing Partner and Co-Founder @ Armada Corporate Intelligence
Dr. Chris Kuehl is a Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of corporate clients around the world. He is the economist for several national and international organizations: Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, American Supply Association, Chemical Coaters Association International and others. He is also the economic analyst for several state accounting societies including Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kansas. Prior to starting Armada in 1999 he was a professor of economics and finance for 15 years teaching in the US, Hungary, Russia, Estonia, Singapore and Taiwan. He holds advanced degrees in economics, Soviet studies and East Asian studies.
Tech Funding Panel - What Leaders Need To Know About Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Other Funding Opportunities
Maggie Kenefake | Founding Partner @ Iron Prairie Ventures
A Kauffman Fellow who’s spent 20+ years in entrepreneurship and VC, Maggie has a passion for activating ecosystems and catalyzing capital. As the founding partner of Iron Prairie Ventures, she enjoys guiding, advising and championing the innovators modernizing an industry that is fundamental to our national security and our way of life. Her commitment to service and pursuit of building on her grandfather’s legacy is indicative of the fund she’s steadfastly building brick by brick, one investment at a time.
Maggie’s deep and diverse background intersects at the crossroads of entrepreneurship and venture. She previously built and co-built funds for Portfolia, served as the managing director for ECJC’s Foundation Innovation Fund and invested in B2B enterprise tech during her time at Royal Street Ventures. She’s also helped women entrepreneurs and underestimated founders access support, experiential learning and capital through her roles at the Kauffman Foundation and University Venture Fund Crossroads. Maggie combines these experiences and her breadth of knowledge to identify industrial tech pioneers disrupting markets and elevating competition on a global scale.
Nori Welles-Gertz | Principal @ ParkerGale
Eleanor ("Nori") Welles-Gertz is a Principal at ParkerGale, a small private equity firm in Chicago that buys profitable technology companies, and is responsible for sourcing and monitoring the firm's investments. Prior to joining ParkerGale, Nori worked in management consulting as an Associate at Treacy & Company, where she helped clients develop and deploy growth strategies while building the discipline for sustainable and profitable growth. Nori hold an AB in Government from Harvard University, where she also rowed for the Harvard-Radcliffe Women's Heavyweight Crew.
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The retreat will take place at Maple Ranch, a beautiful private property south of Kansas City, offering a wide range of amenities and top-notch accommodations. Nature trails, fishing and shooting ranges are all at the guest's disposal.
Non-Members - $2,500
Includes all meals and beverages, overnight accommodations in a luxurious private room, ranch activities and retreat programming
