8:00am
Check In & Breakfast
Room: Main Lobby
9:00am
The Black Paper
Room: Rollins Theater
Community-Led Survey & Discussion of the Drivers Contributing to the Decline of the Black Population in Austin, Texas presented by MEASURE
10:00am - Session Options
Breakout Session 1A - Entrepreneurship X Opportunity
Room: Rollins Theater
Learn from an exceptional group of successful entrepreneurs and innovators as they speak about their journey in founding and scaling their ventures.
Breakout Session 1B - Employment X Affordability X Upward Mobility
Room: AT&T Conference Room
Austin is the fastest growing large metropolitan city in the country. Panelists will discuss how the population boom and steady stream of companies settling in the region positions the city to grow and expand the workforce pipeline and address challenges in making the city affordable for all to live, work, and play.
Breakout Session 1C - Health & Wellness X Quality of Life
Room: Gallery 701
Health is wealth. Investing in personal and collective efforts for physical, mental, and emotional health pays off big. Join the panelists as they discuss what it takes for individuals, families, and communities to thrive and foster a high quality of life for all.
11:30am - Complimentary Lunch
Lunch & Expo Hall
Room: Kodosky Lounge
Join us for lunch, and meet and greet with some of Austin's most impactful small businesses, nonprofits & community groups!
1:00pm - Session Options
Breakout Session 2A - Arts, Culture X Entertainment
Room: Rollins Theater
Austin has enjoyed a worldwide reputation and adoration for its arts and entertainment scene, which brings in tourists and dollars from all corners of the globe. But how has this benefited the talent? In this session, we will open up a conversation for Black artists and those who love them, to understand the issues and opportunities to support Austin’s Black arts scene.
Breakout Session 2B - Education X Community
Room: AT&T Conference Room
Education is a critical component of a thriving community and workforce. Join panelists in a critical conversation about opportunities and challenges of meeting the diverse educational needs of all children and families, in one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
2:30pm
Keynote Speaker - Jonathan Sprinkles
Room: Rollins Theater
Jonathan Sprinkles is the author of 14 books (including two international bestsellers), a TV personality, celebrity business coach, and award winning keynote speaker. He is the founder of The Connection Lab, an award-winning company that is on a mission to help people live bigger and lead better through the power of human connection.
3:30pm
Immersion
Immerse yourself in one of our interactive sessions curated with intention to maximize connections.
Inspiration Station
Room: AT&T Conference
If you are in need of revitalizing conversation & connection, be sure to check in to the Inspiration Station for a session that's bound to leave you feeling inspired.
Mindfulness Corner
Room: Gallery 701
We invite you to check in to the Mindfulness Corner, slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body for the most rejuvenating session at the conference.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Reception
Delight in the sound of DJ Kay Cali on the 1's & 2's and thrill in the tunes of Vinyl Fuzion featuring Clarence Riley 'Hip Hop Saxophonist'
