2026 Sponsors

Our sponsors are the driving force behind Elevate RTP. Their support fuels the conversations, connections, and breakthroughs that shape the future of leadership and innovation in our region.

By investing in this summit, sponsors gain powerful brand visibility among industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping what’s next. We’re building a movement that inspires progress and accelerates growth.

Silver Sponsor

The Helix Group LLC

For organizations navigating constant disruption, The Helix Group builds durable enterprise capability by aligning human-centered leadership, fact-based execution, and AI-enabled performance systems—turning transformation from episodic effort into organizational muscle.
What differentiates Helix is not just what we advise, but what we have built, tested, scaled, and taught in public. Our thinking is forged through real enterprise work, our frameworks are refined through practice, and our impact is measured in capability that endures.

Helix is building a modern capability institution for the age of AI and complexity—one that helps organizations lead change with humanity, discipline, wisdom, and responsible acceleration.
Not just to survive disruption—
but to thrive within it.

Breakfast Sponsor

CLL Group

Helping organizations deliver value while strengthening human connection by

  • Cultivating high-performing teams
  • Prioritizing shared understanding over speed
  • Optimizing for learning over output
  • Enabling responsible, human-centered AI adoption

Small Business Sponsors

Forte Leadership Technology

Frank Forte is the President of Forte Leadership Technology, LLC, and a leadership coach and executive advisor dedicated to helping technical and engineering leaders unlock their full potential. Drawing on his own journey from hands-on technical expert to leading high-performing teams of 100+, Frank brings real-world credibility to the complexities of modern organizations. He specializes in emotional intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, and navigating change across industries ranging from fast-moving start-ups to large enterprises. Whether working with an individual leader or an entire organization, Frank’s approach is grounded in experience, empathy, and a passion for growth.

Zenergy Technologies

Zenergy helps companies develop better software faster by optimizing engineering processes, improving delivery performance, and reducing risk. We partner with development teams to strengthen execution, increase predictability, and drive better software outcomes.

ShieldTeam Cyber Systems

Cybersecurity made clear for small business.

At ShieldTeam Cyber Systems™, we help small businesses understand their risks, protect sensitive client information, and build stronger security without turning it into something overwhelming.

2026 Elevate RTP Sponsorship Levels

List of sponsorship levels
  • Sponsor exhibit booths are in the lobby of the McKimmon Center
  • Funds must be deposited 2 weeks prior to conference via Eventbrite

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