SWC 2026 Schedule · Day 1
Commissioning & Catalytic Opening
What to expect of Day 1 from the SWC 2026!
Day 1 Timeline
The first day focuses on arrival, launch, commissioning, and the opening-night speaker lineup.
11:00 AM
Arrival
Registration Opens
Conference check-in opens for attendees arriving ahead of the afternoon kickoff.
4:00 PM
Launch
Ribbon Cutting + Expo Launch
The conference officially opens with the ribbon cutting and expo launch, setting the tone for the three-day experience.
5:30 PM
Featured Session
Opening Ceremony
The evening ceremony opens Day 1 and introduces the opening-night speaker lineup.
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Mike Sharrow
Opening Night Speaker
Ferne Sapp
Opening Night Speaker
Mina Carlson
SVP Coalition · Opening Night Speaker
Joy Reyes
Opening Night Speaker
Ford Taylor
Leadership strategist · Opening Night Speaker
Krystal Parker
President, U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce
Erik Dellenback
Opening Night Speaker