VETLANTA Q1 Summit at Delta

Hosted in partnership with Delta Air Lines & Delta VRG

Join us for the VETLANTA Q1 Summit & 12-Year Anniversary Celebration on February 24, 2026, hosted at the historic Delta Flight Museum in partnership with Delta Air Lines and Delta VRG.

This special evening will commemorate twelve years of VETLANTA’s impact while convening veteran leaders, corporate partners, and community stakeholders for meaningful connection and dialogue. Attendees will enjoy extended networking time with vendors, the opportunity to explore the museum, and a featured fireside chat with Retired SMA Michael Grinston.

The program will also include remarks from Delta Air Lines leadership, recognition of new VETLANTA board members, and closing reflections as we look ahead to the future of veteran leadership in Atlanta and beyond.

4:30 – 6:30 PM

Networking & Vendor Engagement

• Vendor showcase
• Attendee networking
• Museum open for exploration
• Catering provided by Delta VRG

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Formal Program

6:30 PM
Welcome, Call to Order & National Anthem

• Call to Order: Maria Sanders
• National Anthem: Harley Rainwater

6:35 PM
Invocation

• Eric Brew

6:36 PM – 6:43 PM
VETLANTA President Remarks

• Lloyd Knight, President & Founder
• Organizational updates and anniversary recognition

6:43 PM – 6:50 PM
Host Comments

• Delta Air Lines Representative – Jack Lysinger – Jack is the Managing Director, TechOps Strategy and Business Performance.
• Partnership acknowledgment and welcome

6:50 PM – 6:55 PM
VETS on the Hill Update

• Dwayne Kilbourne
• Legislative and advocacy update impacting veterans

6:55 PM – 7:15 PM
Fireside Chat

• Retired SMA Michael Grinston, CEO, Army Emergency Relief
• Moderated by Zack Knight
• Leadership, service, and veteran impact discussion

7:15 PM – 7:20 PM
Closing Remarks

• Kevin Horgan
• Key takeaways and forward-looking close

7:20 PM – 8:00 PM
Post-Summit Networking

• Continued networking and partner engagement