MARCH 18-20, 2026
2026 ELC MEMBER MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
WELCOME & STRATEGIC INSIGHT
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Check-In & MyELC Help Desk Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer South
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
New Member Orientation
Grand Ballroom I
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Founders Welcome Luncheon & Community Impact Recognition
Grand Ballroom I
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Executive Insights: The Institute
Grand Ballroom I
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
New Member Induction & Pinning Ceremony
Grand Ballroom I
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Signals, Shifts & Strategy: Navigating the Economy
Grand Ballroom I
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Beyond the Boardroom Capital, Global Investment & Wealth-Building
Grand Ballroom I
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Grand Ballroom Foyer South
Special thanks to our Houston Host Committee
These ELC Members were essential in the planning and we appreciate their contribution!
Telisa Toliver
Lanesha Minnix
Robert Kirkand
Paula Harris
Phyllis Turner-Brim
Brian Tippens
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS & CONNECTION
6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
ELC 3K Wellness Activity
Memorial Park
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Check-In & MyELC Help Desk Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer South
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Members in the Mix Networking Lounge
Stella’s Wine Bar
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Member Breakfast
Grand Ballroom II
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Executive Insights: AI Update for Executives
Grand Ballroom I
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Inner Work of Leadership : Mental Health & Resilience for Black Executives
Grand Ballroom I
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
The Longevity Advantage: An Unfiltered Look at Health, Vitality and Leadership
Grand Ballroom and Post Oak
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Member Lunch
Grand Ballroom II
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Post Lunch Executive Insights
Grand Ballroom II
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ELC Playtime – Interactive Executive Sessions
Grand Ballroom I, Red Oak, Pin Oak, Post Oak Foyer
4:00PM- 5:00PM
Networking Happy Hour
Stella’s Wine Bar
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Members in the Mix Reception
Grand Ballroom Foyer South
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner & Member Milestone Recognition
Grand Ballroom I and II
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Club ELC After Party
Grand Ballroom Foyer South II
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
GOVERNANCE & COMMUNITY
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Member Breakfast
Grand Ballroom II
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MyELC Help Desk Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer South
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Business Meeting - Members and Staff Only
Grand Ballroom I
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Family Chat - Members Only (ClosedDoor Session)
Grand Ballroom I
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Closing Lunch
Grand Ballroom I
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Members in the Mix: Curated Houston Experiences
T h e M y E L C C o n n e c t i o n C h a l l e n g e
Welcome to the 2026 ELC Member Meeting! Let's make the most of our time together use this challenge as your guide to meeting new members, deepening existing connections, and celebrating 40 years of this extraordinary community.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE & WIN
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Head to MyELC and post one of the connection challenges below myelc.glueup.com
Use the tag #MembersInTheMix & tag at least one fellow member per post
Complete prompts in any order track your proress as you go!
First 3 members to complete f ive prompts win a special 40th anniv
M y E L C C o n n e c t i o n C h a l l e n g e s
Share the best insight you heard today
Post a picture with two new friends
Connect with an Entrepreneur Member and shout out their company
Comment on a member’s post
Find and connect with a member from Houston
Share a business card with someone in a different industry
Find and tag three members who’ve been in ELC for 20+ years
Connect with someone whose name starts with “J”
Connect with a member of the Class of 2026
Find someone with the same birthday month
Post your pet and let’s see the next Fur-tune 500 executive
Find a member who reps your Alma Mater, Frat or sorority
Connect with someone who likes your favorite football team
Post a call to action to your fellow members based on an insight you received during the meeting