09:00 AM – 09:45 AM
Join us for this networking breakfast to connect with like-minded professionals before a full day of expert insights on current business topics including the Economic Outlook for 2027, Interactive Tax Case Study, Being Decisive Under Pressure, Tax Controversy Business Updates and AI and Organizational Excellence.
09:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Jeff Call, Managing Partner & CEO, Brian Curry, Event MC & Mentalist
Jeff Call will welcome all attendees to the 9th annual Beyond Tomorrow and introduce our MC for the day, Brian Curry. Brian will keep the energy high for the day and the event moving smoothly from start to finish. To learn more about Brian, visit his website https://briancurrylive.com
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dr. Roger Tutterow, Economist
Dr. Roger Tutterow serves as Chief Economic Adviser for Henssler Financial. He is also a Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University and serves as Director of the Econometric Center, an applied research center housed in Kennesaw’s Coles College of Business. Roger will provide an in-depth economic outlook for 2027, helping business leaders anticipate risks and opportunities in a changing global economy.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DiAndria Green, Esq., SALT, Ben Miller, PhD, Transfer Pricing, Matt Pellegrom, International Tax, Duwayne Sibley, Credits & Incentives
Step into the role of CFO in this interactive “choose your own tax adventure,” where your decisions will shape a growing company’s path through complex multistate, international, incentives, and transfer pricing challenges. Vote in real time, compare your approach with fellow attendees, and hear BT Tax Specialty experts debate why the best answer often depends on the facts, timing, and business objectives.
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Eddie Davenport
What happens when fear, uncertainty and pressure threaten to slow us down? Drawing on 20 years as a Hollywood stuntman, Eddie Davenport shares lessons learned from performing in high-stakes situations where hesitation can have real consequences. Through powerful stories and practical insights, Eddie shows audiences how to recognize fear, refocus their attention and move forward with confidence when the stakes are highest. He excels at helping individuals and teams make stronger decisions, maintain momentum and perform at their best.
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
James Pickett, Tax Controversy, Chris Stephens Esq., Tax Controversy
Stay ahead of a changing IRS landscape. Bennett Thrasher’s Tax Controversy team will share timely IRS updates and practical guidance to help businesses proactively manage their federal tax obligations. The session will highlight the IRS’s expanding Business Tax Account, including new tools for accessing notices, payments and tax records online, as well as what business leaders should know when an IRS notice arrives and how to respond effectively.
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Andi Huels, Chief of AI, BluSky
Super Intelligence: The Age of Abundance
What happens when intelligence becomes abundant, accessible, and affordable? Artificial intelligence is ushering in an extraordinary new era, challenging everything we thought we knew about how businesses compete, grow, and create value. Award-winning AI executive Andi Huels will share her front-row perspective on the breakthroughs reshaping our world and explore how Super Intelligence could level the playing field, unleash entrepreneurial opportunity, and rewrite the rules of business. The greatest risk may not be what AI replaces, but what we fail to imagine.
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Enjoy a selection of premium wine and beer, along with light appetizers, as you connect with our speakers and fellow attendees.
Check out the Beyond Tomorrow 2025 highlight reel below.