Legislative Day Highlights
Monday, March 16
Luncheon and Keynote Speaker Rick Atkinson
Sponsored by envu
Rick Atkinson is a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author, military historian, and former Washington Post journalist. He is the acclaimed author of the Revolution Trilogy, including The British Are Coming, and the Liberation Trilogy, chronicling Europe’s liberation in World War II, with The Guns at Last Light reaching #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Atkinson has served as historical advisor for Ken Burns’ PBS series The American Revolution and has earned numerous awards, including the George Washington Prize and the Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement. Known for his rigorous research and vivid storytelling, he illuminates leadership, sacrifice, and the enduring lessons of history.
Afternoon Keynote Speaker Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Corteva
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized economist and engaging keynote speaker who makes economic trends easy to understand. He is the Chief Economist for GraphsandLaughs, LLC, and authors both a syndicated column and a popular daily 70-word economic insight. Dr. Eisenberg has spoken to hundreds of business groups on economic forecasts, industry impacts, and regulatory issues, and his expertise has been featured in major outlets including Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, and Fortune. A former Senior Economist at the National Association of Home Builders, he has authored more than 100 articles and created the first nationally recognized multifamily stock index.
Tuesday, March 17
Breakfast and Morning Keynote Speaker Scott Moore
Sponsored by Control Solutions, Inc
Retired Rear Admiral Scott Moore served 30 years as a Navy SEAL, holding every leadership position within the teams and ultimately serving as the number two leader in the entire SEAL organization. He led elite forces through over 2,000 high-stakes missions worldwide, including hostage rescues, counterterrorism operations, and post-9/11 deployments. Moore shares battle-tested lessons on building cohesive, high performing teams, developing trust, and leading under pressure. His dynamic presentations combine strategic leadership insights with gripping, firsthand stories that inspire audiences to achieve results with precision.
