*Program subject to change.*
8-9AM
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
9-10:20AM
PROGRAMMING
Poetry by jessica Care moore
Welcome Address
Kicking off a day of bold ideas and local leadership to shape cities that uplift, empower, and thrive.
FEATURING: Jessica Nabongo
Future Cities: Innovative Infrastructure and Thriving Communities
Exploring how smart design and inclusive investment can shape healthier, more resilient cities.
FEATURING: Kofi Bonner, Margaret Anadu, Marvin Rees, Brian Donlan, Michael Berkowitz
Precision Medicine, the Heart of Urban Resilience
How tech-driven care and STEM education can close health gaps and build more equitable communities.
FEATURING: Dr. Anthony Chang, Stephen W. Durst, Liz Agbor-Tabi
Football Hall of Fame Panel
How football legends and partners are empowering youth through health, mentorship, and community programs.
FEATURING: Patty Graham, Darrell Green, Iman McFarland, Jamir Howerton
A.I. for Good
Announcing a new partnership to boost AI literacy and expand access to digital skills worldwide.
FEATURING: Abhishek Humbad, Simon Moss
10:20-11:15AM
COFFEE & NETWORKING
11:15AM-12:30PM
PROGRAMMING
Performance by Tashif “Sheefy McFly” Turner
A More Secure Future for Food
Experts discuss innovative solutions to fight food insecurity through sustainable agriculture and lasting impact.
FEATURING: Marcus Samuelsson, Isabelle Kamariza, Jøn Kent, Kate Krauss
Shaping the Narrative Through Art
Detroit-based creatives reflect on how their work tells the story of the city and drives cultural change.
FEATURING: jessica Care moore, Tashif "Sheefy McFly" Turner, DeAnn Wiley, Ashley Shaw Scott Adjaye
Breaking Bread, Finding Community
A conversation on how food fosters belonging, bridges cultures, and builds community through shared tradition.
FEATURING: Marcus Samuelsson, Hamissi Mamba, Amanda Saab, Jessica Nabongo
12:30-1:25PM
LUNCH BREAK
1:25-2:20PM
PROGRAMMING
AfroFuture Announcement
FEATURING: Jessica Nabongo, Abdul Karim Abdullah
Next Is Now: Preparing Our Youth for a Tech-Driven World
Exploring how to equip youth globally with tools to thrive in a tech-driven future, spotlighting Detroit’s growing ecosystem.
FEATURING: Alexa Turnage, Johnnie Turnage, Papanii Okai, Sangita Sharma, George Opare Addo
Young Artists Collective
Introducing Young Artists Collective’s new session, showcasing Detroit-rooted sustainable design and civic impact.
FEATURING: Romeo Okwara, Jessica Nabongo
Small Business, the Fuel for an Economic Engine
Discussing how small businesses drive innovation, jobs, and growth, plus a new Detroit capital access initiative announcement.
FEATURING: Mark Cuban, Andrew Leon Hanna, Anika Goss
Bridgewater Update: Forecasting the Future
An update on navigating global shifts and the evolving international landscape, spotlighting Bridgewater and Global Citizen’s modern economics challenge.
*Directly following will be a 45-minute breakout session devoted to the challenge with FAQ’s answered.
FEATURING: Ryan Drajewicz
2:20-3PM
COFFEE & NETWORKING
3-4:30PM
PROGRAMMING
In Conversation: The Business of Attracting Talent
Exploring why talent attraction and retention are key to economic growth and how to succeed in today’s business climate.
FEATURING: Mark Cuban, Hilary Doe
Drumkingz Performance
Playing the Long Game: When Sports Meets Community
How sports leagues and players use their platforms to address inequality and build stronger communities worldwide.
FEATURING: Randall Lane, Mark Cuban, Melanie Harris, Patricia Branch
Creative Economy + The Community
Exploring how music, film, fashion, and arts drive sustainable economic growth and global opportunity.
FEATURING: Gary Graff, Robin Terry, Wyclef Jean, Ben Blackwell
Performance
FEATURING: Remington Loyd, Jasmine Terrell