VETLANTA Q4 Summit – Recruit & Retain

Hosted by: Cox Salute ERG

Event Description

Join us for the VETLANTA Q4 Summit, hosted by Cox Salute ERG, as we close out the year with an engaging and actionable conversation around this quarter’s theme — “Recruit & Retain.”

This summit will focus on strategies that empower organizations to attract, develop, and retain veteran talent while strengthening the pipeline for long-term success. The evening features a keynote from Sean Hunt, U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran and Director at Cox Communications, and a fireside chat moderated by Peter Mahmood of Cox, featuring distinguished voices from both Cox and VETLANTA.

In addition to dynamic programming, guests can enjoy networking, vendor showcases, professional headshots, and on-site resume reviews — all designed to help veterans and employers connect meaningfully before the new year.

Agenda

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Vendor Set-Up
• 5:00 PM – 6:25 PM – Summit Networking
  • Vendor Showcase
  • Photo Booth
  • Professional Headshots (first come, first served)
  • Resume Review Station
• 6:25 PM – 6:30 PM – Welcome & Call to Order
  • Maria Sanders
• 6:30 PM – 6:35 PM – National Anthem
  • Performed by Shakia Garrett
• 6:35 PM – 6:40 PM – New Board Introduction / Host Intro
  • Maria Sanders & Patrick Houlahan
• 6:40 PM – 6:50 PM – Host Welcome
  • Cox Senior Leader
• 6:50 PM – 7:05 PM – Keynote Address
  • Sean Hunt, CCI Director & U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran
• 7:05 PM – 7:10 PM – Panel Introduction
  • Patrick Houlahan
• 7:10 PM – 7:35 PM – Fireside Chat: “Recruit & Retain”
  • Moderator: Peter Mahmood (Cox)
  • Panelists:
• 7:35 PM – 7:40 PM – Closing Remarks
  • Patrick Houlahan
• 7:40 PM – 8:00 PM – Post-Event Networking
  • Continue connecting with vendors and peers before the year’s end

Additional Notes:

• Vendors: Approx. 35–40 tables available; potential to expand.
• Parking: Onsite secured parking deck; access provided for all registered attendees.
• Check-In: Names must be submitted by the Monday prior; final list due day before event.
• Professional Resources: Resume review and headshots available during the vendor networking session.