The Big Business Brunch Series has become a staple event in Northwest Arkansas. This event is hosted at 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Bentonville.  This lunch-and-learn-style event features top executives talking about the retail industry in an intimate gathering.

All money raised at this event stays local to support the kids, families, and volunteers who are supported by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas.

2026 Brunch Speakers:

• March 11, 2026 - Guest Speaker: John Laney (EVP Food, Walmart U.S.), Host: To Be Announced

• June 25, 2026 - Guest Speaker: Julie Barber (EVP & Chief Merchant, Sam’s Club), Host: Tasha Tandy (SVP Merchandising of Chilled Alcohol and Convenience)

• August 26, 2026 - Latriece Watkins (EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart U.S.), Host: Kieran Shanahan (EVP & COO, Walmart U.S.)

• October 15, 2026 - Silvia Azrai Kawas (EVP Consumables, Walmart U.S.), Host: Megan Ferguson (VP Operations Strategy, Walmart)