IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE CONFERENCE
Our annual summit where diverse industry leaders inform the lives of young creatives with truth.
Sharing world-class insight on success, failure, and resilience.
FEATURING
FEATURING
Our keynote speakers range from CEOs of savvy startups to White House poets and Pulitzer prize winning authors. All inspire connection and possibility.
From live performances to panel discussions, our community contributors are critical voices at our conference and keep our audience engaged.
This key element of our annual conference provides invaluable 1-on-1 engagement for attendees with upcoming creatives and established leaders in their specific industry.
Learn from experts with hands-on activities on how to harness your drive and inspiration.
Small group settings providing attendees industry insights in a conversational Q&A format. Led by a community contributor.
Some of Chicago's best music, poetry, and art performed live for attendees.
KEY NOTE PRESENTATIONS
Our keynote speakers range from CEOs of savvy startups to White House poets and Pulitzer prize winning authors. All inspire connection and possibility.
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CREATIVE PANELS
From live performances to panel discussions, our community contributors are critical voices at our conference and keep our audience engaged.
MENTORSHIP SESSIONS
This element of our annual conference provides invaluable 1-on-1 engagement for attendees with upcoming creatives and established leaders in their industry.
WORKSHOPS
Learn from experts with hands-on activities on how to harness your drive and inspiration.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Small group settings providing attendees industry insights in a conversational Q&A format. Led by a community contributor.
PERFORMANCES
Some of Chicago's best music, poetry, and art performed live for attendees.
2026 CONFERENCE INFO COMING SOON
CONFERENCE ARCHIVES
ARCHIVES
2025
START WHERE YOU STAND
Panel: Your Presence is a Present
Keynote Speaker: Vic Mensa
Portfolio Reviews
Breakout Session: Standing on Business
Breakout Session: IRL vs. URL
Panel: Off The Court, Into The Culture in partnership with the Obama Foundation
2024
Panel: Point of Value for Content Creation
Keynote Speaker: Coodie Simmons
Breakout Session: Grow Your Circle
Breakout Session: The Power of Us
Breakout Session: How to Hustle Smart Presented by Wintrust Bank
Panel: The Sky is the Limit
YOUR TIME IS NOW
2024
Panel: Point of Value for Content Creation
Keynote Speaker: Coodie Simmons
Breakout Session: Grow Your Circle
Breakout Session: The Power of Us
Breakout Session: How to Hustle Smart Presented by Wintrust Bank
Panel: The Sky is the Limit
YOUR TIME IS NOW
2023
CORNER STAND TO
CREATIVE FREEDOM
Panel: Learning Never Losing Sponsored by The Blackhawks Foundation
Keynote Speaker: J. Ivy
Breakout Session: Starting from Scratch
Breakout Session: Codify your Creativity
Panel: Power of Being Present
2023
CORNER STAND TO
CREATIVE FREEDOM
Panel: Learning Never Losing Sponsored by The Blackhawks Foundation
Keynote Speaker: J. Ivy
Breakout Session: Starting from Scratch
Breakout Session: Codify your Creativity
Panel: Power of Being Present
PAST CONTRIBUTORS
MATT
FULLE
Strategy & Design,
The Obama Foundation
Founder, Art Haus Studios
KENDALL
HURNS
CHELSEA B
Multidisciplenary
Artist & Designer
RYAN
MUNDY
CEO, Alkeme Health, Former NFL Football Player
TAMIKA
PONCE
Marketing Strategist
VIC
MENSA
Musician/Rapper
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RICH
ROBBINS
Musician, Rapper
Real Estate Developer,
WNBA Champion
DEVEREAUX
PETERS
RYAN
MOSES
DJ
MOYANA
Musician
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JACKIE
HOFFMAN
Founder/Executive Director, Peace Runners 773
BUCHI
OKAFOR
Senior Digital Product Manager
ELLIOT MONTANEZ
Operations Director, Lyrical Lemonade
Founder, Art Haus Studios
RENZELL
SHAPES
BOBBY
SIMMONS
Entrepeneur, Former NBA Basketball Player
DJ MOCHI
DJ, Producer, Event Curator
JANELL
NELSON
Director, Creative Strategist
RAYCH
JACKSON
Writer, Educator, Performer