The Anniversary Forum – 2025 Agenda
Oct. 28, 2025
10:45 A.M. EST
Check-in
11:00 A.M.
Welcome
Making Milestones Matter
Lisa Alonge, Founder, Anniversary University®
11:10 A.M.
Duke University’s Centennial: A Gift to Us
Jill Boy, Senior Director of Special Projects, Duke University
12:00 P.M.
150 Years! Reflecting on the Past. Celebrating the Present.
Building our Future
Kara Calderon, Senior Director, Sustainability and Community Engagement, Reynolds American
12:50 P.M.
10-min BREAK
1:00 P.M.
Our Best Year Yet: The Opry’s 100 Celebration Goes Global
Laura Hollingsworth, former Chief Marketing Officer ,Opry Entertainment Kristene Turner, VP Integrated Growth Marketing, Opry Entertainment
2:00 P.M.
Turning a Milestone into Momentum: Pella’s Centennial Story
Karmen Gardner, VP Corporate Communications and Employee Experience, Pella Corporation
2:50 P.M.
10-min BREAK
3:00 P.M.
The University of Utah: 175 Years and Still Climbing
Kris Bosman, Chief Alumni Relations Officer, University of Utah
4:00 P.M.
Closing remarks
Note: Agenda may be subject to change.
DAY 2 – 12/5/24
10:45 A.M.
Check-in
11:00 A.M.
Welcome Back to Day 2
Lisa Alonge, Founder, Anniversary University®
11:10 A.M.
Video Storytelling to Transform Milestone Moments into a Movement
Vern Oakley, Founder & CEO, Tribe Pictures
Gibson Oakley, Producer/Director
11:30 A.M.
Cargill’s 150th Anniversary: Building a Legacy of Success Through Brand Storytelling
Karen Kozak, former VP Global Brand, Cargill
12:30 P.M.
Break 10 Minutes
12:40 P.M.
Celebrating 125 Years: How DePaul University Strengthened Its Chicago Legacy Amidst Adversity
Peter Coffey, AVP, Community & Government Relations
1:40 P.M.
Open Discussion and Q & A
Leverage The Power Of Your “Tribe!” Speakers will be on hand for an open forum discussion. Ask questions, collaborate, share ideas, and get feedback on your planning. Facilitated By Lisa Alonge
2:00 P.M.
Closing Remarks
Lisa Alonge, Founder, Anniversary University®
Note: Agenda may be subject to change.
