Leadership Conference
Conference Guide & Sponsorship Opportunities
Georgia Trucking Leadership Conference
NOVEMBER 19–20, 2026 | OMNI HOTEL AT THE BATTERY ATLANTA
Leadership. Practical solutions. Meaningful connections.
Built for the people moving Georgia trucking forward
Two focused days with the people shaping Georgia trucking.
Practical business education, timely policy insight and high-value conversations for leaders at every level who want useful ideas—and relationships they can put to work immediately.
Leadership doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by choice.
Lead Your People
Build stronger teams, culture and engagement.
Protect Your Business
Address cyber risk, cargo theft and operational exposure.
Understand Your Environment
Translate political, regulatory and infrastructure changes into business decisions.
Prepare for What’s Next
Strengthen profitability, talent strategy and long-term resilience.
Who Should Be in the Room
Designed for Leaders Across Georgia’s Trucking Industry
The Conference Experience
Stay Where the Leaders Stay
The experience extends beyond the meeting room. Staying at the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta puts you at the center of the conversations—from breakfast networking and hallway introductions to the Thursday evening reception and everything in between.
Some of the most valuable connections happen over coffee, between sessions and after the day’s programming concludes. Make the most of the conference by staying where peers, speakers and industry leaders will be.
Attendee Value
- Practical leadership education with actionable takeaways
- National, state and industry leaders
- Peer networking in an intentionally focused setting
- A conference experience centered at the Omni and The Battery Atlanta
Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta
Meeting space:
Battery Ballroom A & B
Parking:
Valet or the Red Deck at The Battery
Reception at Good Game
Thursday, 5:00–7:00 PM
Continue the day’s conversations with food, drinks and relaxed networking before dinner on your own.
Sponsored by
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Moore Colson
Plan Your Conference
Conference Agenda
Thursday, Nov. 19 — Leading Your Organization
Friday, Nov. 20 — Moving Georgia Forward
Featured Sessions
Practical Ideas You Can Put to Work
The DNA of a Highly Profitable Trucking Company
Chris Henry
A practical opening conversation about the operating disciplines that separate consistently profitable trucking companies from the rest. Examine the decisions, measurements and leadership habits that create durable margins and stronger businesses.
The 95% Rule: Why Your Best Employees Deserve More of Your Attention
Todd Stanton
Leaders often spend most of their energy managing a small number of problems. This session challenges that pattern and shows how investing in dependable, high-performing employees can strengthen culture, retention and results across the organization.
Building Brand Ambassadors: Every Driver, Every Day
Lisa Bataglia
Every driver interaction shapes how customers and the public see a company. Learn how clear expectations, communication and recognition can help drivers represent the brand with consistency and pride—on the road, at customer sites and in the community.
Beyond the Firewall: Leading Through Cyber Risk
Serket Tech Panel
Cybersecurity is a leadership and business-continuity issue, not simply an IT responsibility. This panel will help executives understand today’s risks, strengthen internal readiness and make better decisions before, during and after a cyber incident.
The New Georgia: Politics, Policy & Business After the 2026 Election
Jay Morgan
A timely briefing on Georgia’s post-election political landscape, leadership shifts, legislative priorities and the business issues trucking leaders should watch as the state prepares for 2027.
Fireside Chat: The Intersection of Trucking & Politics
Nathan Goolsby & Senator Jason T. Dickerson
A candid conversation about how public policy affects trucking companies, how legislation moves, why relationships matter and how industry leaders can engage constructively.
Executive Fireside: The Future of Retirement
Ted Benna & Bryon Wiebold
The creator of the modern 401(k) joins a practical conversation about how retirement benefits have evolved, what employers may be getting wrong and how financial wellness can support recruiting, retention and long-term workforce strength.
Cargo Theft: From the Boots on the Ground
Keith Lewis & Doug Braund
A real-world look at organized cargo theft, emerging tactics and the operational vulnerabilities criminals exploit. Grounded in frontline experience, the session will help leaders recognize risk, improve prevention and respond more effectively when incidents occur.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put Your Company in the Room with Georgia’s Trucking Leaders
Support meaningful moments and gain appropriate visibility with owners, executives, decision-makers, safety professionals, HR leaders and emerging leaders.
Breakfast Sponsor
2 available — $3,500
- Welcome attendees before breakfast (2–3 minutes)
- Provide breakfast signage
- Agenda and event app recognition
- Pre-conference social recognition
- One complimentary registration
Networking Lunch Sponsor
Exclusive — $3,500
- Welcome attendees before lunch (2–3 minutes)
- Provide lunch signage
- Agenda and event app recognition
- Pre-conference social recognition
- One complimentary registration
Wi-Fi Sponsor
Exclusive — $2,500
- Recognition as Conference Wi-Fi Sponsor
- Logo displayed with Wi-Fi information
- Agenda and event app recognition
- One complimentary registration
Lanyard Sponsor
Exclusive — $2,500
- Company logo on official conference lanyards
- Agenda and event app recognition
- One complimentary registration
Networking Break Sponsor
2 available — $2,500 each
- Speaking opportunity during the sponsored networking break
- Opportunity to provide signage during the sponsored break
- Agenda and event app recognition
Session Sponsorship
6 available — $2,000 each
- Opportunity to submit a 30-second promotional video to be shown before the sponsored session
- Recognition on the session title slide, in the agenda and in the event app
- Reserved seating
Available sessions: The 95% Rule; Building Brand Ambassadors; Beyond the Firewall; Cargo Theft; The New Georgia; and The DNA of a Highly Profitable Trucking Company.