The premier annual gathering for Louisiana business leaders and owners who want to strengthen their future, protect their assets, and grow with confidence. On October 10, 2025, more than 150 leaders and small business owners will gather at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel for a one-day symposium designed to help you secure your most important assets: your economy, your health, your finances, your legal standing, and your community. Reserve Your Seat Today !
Running a business has never been more complex.
-Economic headwinds shift weekly.
-New health and longevity challenges affect how leaders perform.
-Legal changes in areas like artificial intelligence and compliance carry hidden risks.
-Accounting and financial blind spots limit growth potential.
-And without a trusted circle of peers, it’s easy to feel like you’re solving problems alone.
CYA360 exists to help eliminate those blind spots.
For over ten years, this symposium has helped leaders anticipate challenges, adapt with confidence, and strengthen their future. This year, in partnership with The Alliance, bringing in world-class voices alongside Louisiana’s most respected leaders for a powerful day of learning and connection.
Conversations. Community. Commitment.
This event It’s about gaining clarity through dynamic conversations, finding your place in a supportive community, and renewing your commitment to build a resilient business and life.
You’ll walk away with:
-Clarity on the economy. Hear from both Wall Street veterans and local leaders about how national trends meet Louisiana’s business climate.
-Longevity strategies. Protect your ultimate asset your health so you can lead with stamina and resilience for years to come.
-Legal insights. Understand how AI and evolving regulations affect your business and what to do today to stay protected.
-Financial mastery. Learn how to truly read your numbers, find hidden risks, and uncover opportunities for growth.
-Peer accountability. Connect at curated roundtables where leaders and business owners exchange practical strategies and form lasting partnerships.
-A bigger perspective. Leave with the knowledge that your business isn’t just surviving—you’re laying a foundation for future strength.
Expert-Led Panels
Learn directly from seasoned Wall Street professionals, local economic leaders, legal experts, and health innovators. Each session is designed to be tactical, practical, and immediately applicable to your business and leadership journey.
Structured Networking
From curated roundtables to a closing happy hour, every interaction is intentional. Expect purposeful connections with capital partners, service providers, mentors, and fellow business owners who share your challenges and ambitions.
Industry-Leading Speakers
Gain insights from professionals who have built, advised, and led organizations at the highest levels—both globally and locally.
Economic headwinds shift weekly.
-New health and longevity challenges affect how leaders perform.
-Legal changes in areas like artificial intelligence and compliance carry hidden risks.
-Accounting and financial blind spots limit growth potential.
-And without a trusted circle of peers, it’s easy to feel like you’re solving problems alone.
CYA360 exists to help eliminate those blind spots.
For over ten years, this symposium has helped leaders anticipate challenges, adapt with confidence, and strengthen their future. This year, in partnership with The Alliance, bringing in world-class voices alongside Louisiana’s most respected leaders for a powerful day of learning and connection.
Roundtable Exchanges: Small-group, moderated conversations where leaders share practical strategies and form peer support.
Happy Hour Mixer: A relaxed environment to deepen relationships and spark collaborations.
Facilitated Conversations: Moderators guide select groups through thematic discussions from AI risk to succession planning. Running a business has never been more complex.
8:00 AM – Kickoff Breakfast
Start your morning with a warm welcome and an opportunity to connect with fellow leaders.
8:10 AM – State of the Economy
Featuring Pete Costa, Pete Bush, Michael Breard
A nationally respected voice and local experts break down the trends shaping business from Wall Street to Baton Rouge.
9:00 AM – Legal Frontiers in AI
Leading Legal Voices
Understand the changing landscape of artificial intelligence, data, and compliance. Walk away with practical guidance to safeguard your organization.
10:00 AM – Small Business Ecosystem Panel
LED • SBDC • The Alliance • Library
Explore resources and partnerships that empower small business owners to grow, innovate, and thrive in Louisiana.
11:00 AM – Peer Roundtables
Facilitated by Phillip LaFargue
Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with peers in structured conversations designed to spark collaboration, ideas, and support between business owners and leaders.
12:15 PM – Wellness & Longevity: Your Ultimate Asset
Panel: Blasia Rivet, Angie Huff, Curtis Chastain, MD, Alden Cartwright
Health is wealth and leadership requires both. Learn practical strategies to protect your energy and wellbeing.
1:00 PM – Community, Mentorship & Business Legacy
Legacy Giants Panel, moderated by Rolfe McAllister
What does it mean to lead with impact and build a business that lasts? Hear from seasoned voices who’ve done it, and who now invest in the next generation.
1:30 PM – Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Wrap up the day with a charge to put your new insights and connections into action.
2:00 PM – Happy Hour Networking
Relax, connect, and solidify relationships that will carry beyond the conference.
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