Power Breakfast: Wilmington's Most Intriguing People of 2026


For the final Power Breakfast of the year, we ask local newsmakers to talk about their new ideas, projects or approaches for our community.

Event Details:
Thursday, December 10
Breakfast & Networking: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Wilmington Convention Center

The Speakers:

 
Wiley Cash on Building a Bookstore 
The best-selling author on his plan to build Floodplain Books downtown and expand Wilmington’s literary culture. 

Ben David on Hope, Healing and Justice 
The former DA and founder of the Community Justice Center on combating crime by treating trauma.

Bryce Dill on World-Changing Technology
Corning’s Plant Manager on how its longstanding Wilmington operation is expanding for the AI era.

Becky Hawke on Driving Organizational Progress
Wilmington’s City Manager on overcoming “that’ll never work” and turning big ideas into reality.

Nicole Woods on Transformational Leadership 
UNCW’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach will talk about how a near-death experience this year reinforced her approach to leading teams.
 

Note: There are no paper tickets for this event. You will receive a nametag at check-in that includes your table number.


Contact Jamie Merrill with questions at [email protected] or 972-345-3676.

The Power Breakfast series is a quarterly gathering of the business community and other community leaders to talk about issues of interest to our region. Each breakfast features a panel discussion or individual speaker focusing on topics of interest to local companies. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact [email protected] for more information.

 

Tickets Price
Power Breakfast - December 10, 2026
Individual Ticket - Power Breakfast: Most Intriguing People of 2026
$60.00
Power Breakfast - December 10, 2026
Table of 10 - Power Breakfast: Most Intriguing People of 2026
$600.00
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Event Discussion

WHEN

Thursday Dec 10, 2026

7:30 AM to 9:45 AM

WHERE

Wilmington Convention Center

515 Nutt St.
Wilmington, NC 28401