Retreat Agenda
Daily or session-based agenda. Key moments and themes. Retreat venue.
Investing in Yourself
We welcome you to a restorative experience inviting attendees to rest, replenish, and rise-- exploring holistic wellness and the personal power that fuels visionary leadership and abundance. Enjoy relaxation, reflection, and networking with like-minded individuals. Enjoy the evening with the All White Welcome Reception at 6PM-8PM.
The Buying Black Marketplace returns for a third year giving attendees and the public the opportunity to support BIPOC led businesses that are making an impact in their space. It runs all three days.
Investing in Your Future
Get ready for a full day of power networking, wealth-building insights, and purpose-driven deal-flow — all in one of the most iconic and culturally rich destinations on the planet. Hear from powerhouse leaders who are redefining what it means to build, fund, and scale companies for equity and impact. Break bread with investors, founders, professional athletes and ecosystem builders — because big deals often start at the table.
Enjoy the second day of the Buying Black Marketplace at the “Celebrating Black Excellence” champagne toast at 2PM. End your day on a high note with the Power Hour Reception. This isn’t just a retreat — it’s a movement. And Day 2 is where it all comes together.
VIP Dinner
The VIP Dinner is an exclusive event that brings together distinguished guests, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement. Attendees will enjoy an elegant evening featuring gourmet cuisine, entertainment, and the presentation of prestigious awards, all while networking with like-minded individuals and forging valuable connections.
This event honors outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the startup ecosystem, offering a unique opportunity to be recognized in a setting of sophistication and prestige.
Investing in Your Wellness
Three Wellness activities to choose from: Journey to Freedom Bike Ride to historical Underground Railroad landmarks on the island, Yoga on Inkwell Beach, or Polar Bear Experience on Inkwell Beach. We’re not sleeping on our wellness!
RECESS and COI Ladder Institute Present: The Energy Edition
The Energy Edition is a curated, immersive retreat hosted by COI Ladder Institute and RECESS, bringing together forward-thinking leaders shaping the future of energy, business, and the grid. Designed to inspire connection and action, the experience blends powerful conversations on leadership in turbulent times with practical pathways across storage, renewables, grid power, and integrated solutions.
Through keynotes, curated discussions, reflective moments, and peer networking, participants explore how to harness personal and collective energy, unlock collaboration, and lead with purpose in a critical moment for the energy ecosystem. The retreat concludes with a dynamic exchange of ideas and connections that carry momentum well beyond the room.
Key Moments & Themes
Every element of the retreat is intentionally designed to advance the platform’s outcomes — structural components of how the retreat produces Connections, Contracts, and Checks.
All White Welcome Reception
The signature opening event on Day 1 — an evening of connection with fellow attendees in a relaxed, intentional setting that sets the tone for the retreat.
Celebrating Black Excellence
The daily champagne toast at 2:00 PM hosted by the Buying Black Marketplace — honoring the community’s shared commitment to economic empowerment.
Power Hour Reception
Structured networking designed to facilitate the introductions and conversations that advance strategic alignment between founders, funders, and ecosystem builders.
VIP Dinner & Awards
An exclusive evening featuring gourmet cuisine, entertainment, and the presentation of prestigious awards honoring outstanding contributions to the startup ecosystem.
Buying Black Marketplace
Returns for a third year, running all three days — giving attendees and the public the opportunity to support BIPOC-led businesses making an impact in their space.
The Energy Edition
A curated, immersive experience presented by RECESS and COI Ladder Institute, bringing together leaders shaping the future of energy, business, and the grid.
Martha’s Vineyard
The island’s deep cultural significance, intimate scale, and historic role as a gathering place for leaders and entrepreneurs make it a uniquely powerful setting for trust-building and relationship development.
The setting is designed to remove the distractions of daily business and create the focused, immersive conditions where meaningful engagement happens naturally.
Plan Your Participation
Secure your place for three days of strategic connection on Martha’s Vineyard.