PIQUE
Ten at the Top’s signature event for young professionals connects emerging leaders across the Upstate through networking opportunities and expert-led sessions. This year’s event will be held on April 16, 2026, at Milliken and Company in Spartanburg.
- April 16, 2026
- Milliken and Company in Spartanburg
Partner in Upstate’s Success
Show your support for the Upstate community and gain visibility with regional leaders.
Speakers
Adam Jennings
Visit Greenville
Nicole Andrews
The Career Disruptor®
Jessica Garcia
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation
Nate Knox
The LOT Project
Cesar Salas
Hispanic Alliance
Nikoya Shaw
Spartanburg Community College
Crystal Hendrickson
Pinnacle Partnership
Jonathan Thrasher
S&ME
Kaye Davis
ReWa
Deven Judd
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District
Jeff Mulliken
Carolina Transportation Engineers and Associates
Betsy Sikma
Milliken & Company
Chunsta Miller
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC
Dr. Rachel S. Brown
Thriving Workforce Solutions, LLC
Schedule
The full schedule is still being finalized. Check back closer to the event for all the details and session times.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Check-In, Networking
Location: Atrium
Expo Area & AFL LinkedIn Lounge
Location: Atrium
Welcome & Opening Panel: From Application to Impact
Location: Atrium
An In-Depth Conversation with Upstate Leadership Program Alumni
Panel: Mapping Your Professional Growth
Location: Colosseum
Workshop: Executive Courage
Location: Kingsley
Conversations That Move Your Career Forward
Workshop: Maximizing Wellness
Location: Forum
Practical Tools for Whole-Person Wellbeing
Panel: Mapping Your Professional Growth
Location: Colosseum
Workshop: Executive Courage
Location: Kingsley
Conversations That Move Your Career Forward
Executive Roundtables
Location: Atrium
Workshop: Maximizing Wellness
Location: Forum
Practical Tools for Whole-Person Wellbeing
Executive Roundtables
Location: Atrium
Networking Reception
Location: Atrium