7:30 AM
Main
Registration begins at 7:30 AM, followed by breakfast.
Logan HallDirectionsPlan your day
Program
8:45 AM
Welcome
Dr. Thierno Thiam, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, brings the official University Welcome.
Logan HallDirections9:00 AM
Welcome
Welcomes from Deans Olga Bolden-Tiller and Sean Edmund Rogers.
Logan HallDirections9:15 AM
Main
Dr. Raymon Shange recognizes the occasion and the summit dedication honoring Dr. Velma L. Blackwell.
Logan HallDirections9:30 AM
Main
Local decisions, partnerships and public leadership that expand economic opportunity.
Logan HallDirections10:00 AM
Youth
Student programming focused on leadership, enterprise and preparation. Runs until 4:30 PM.
Tompkins Auditorium / FEMA RoomDirections10:30 AM
Main
Congressman Shomari Figures joins the summit for a general session moderated by Tony Haygood.
Logan HallDirections11:00 AM
Main
Rod Chappell, Dr. Felecia M. Nave and Ty Smith share strategies for regional entrepreneurship ecosystems; moderated by Janeya Griffin.
Logan HallDirections12:00 PM
Main
Lunch and recognition featuring Twinkle Cavanaugh and Representative Pebblin Warren.
Logan HallDirections1:15 PM
Community
Cooperative development, heirs property, broadband access and Black farmer initiatives.
Logan HallDirections1:15 PM
Students
Enterprise, mentorship, financial capability and social impact. Until 4:30 PM.
Tompkins HallDirections5:30 PM
Networking
Reception, student pop-up pitch competition and showcase of champions.
Logan Hall & lawnDirections