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Governor Holcombe Remark
IMBW 2023 Highlights
Monday, August 26th 2024
DAY 1
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05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Indy Biz Pass Celebration
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Maven Space Downtown Indy
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Tuesday, August 27th 2024
DAY 2
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Session 1
Session 2
08:00 am to 08:45 am
Early Bird Networking
Networking, Coffee and Registration
09:00 am to 09:45 am
Morning Keynotes Rally
Morning Keynotes Rally
10:00 am to 10:45am
Training Economic Athletes to Compete In the Innovation Economy
Leapfrog for 1st Generation Students – Dual Credit, Internships and Apprenticeships
Aligning talent development with industry needs
11:00 am to 11:45 am
4th Industrial Revolution Competitive Arena – Income: High-Wage Workforce
High-wage sustainable growth industry needs & solutions. Healthtech, Biotech
Tech workforce diversity pipeline needs & solutions
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
ELEAP Academy Workshop
The statistics are grim – 50% of all new businesses don’t make it past year five. As seasoned entrepreneurs, we’ve been where you are. Entrepreneurial Leap is here as your trusted guide in the entrepreneurial journey
Immerse yourself in peer groups, receive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, and engage in collaborative learning designed to boost your odds of success.
E-Leap Academy Join Us for the Next E-Leap Academy! You’ll Increase Your Odds of Success Through An Immersive 7-Month Experience.
01:00 pm to 01:45 pm
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
02:00 pm to 02:45 pm
Access and Opportunity
Women in the C-Suite Competing for equal pay and leadership opportunities
03:00 pm to 03:45 pm
Building a Connected Talent Ecosystem
Attract and retain top talent develop an agile workforce improve organization productivity and drive innovation
03:45 pm to 04:30 pm
Evening Keynotes Rally
Evening Keynotes Rally
Evening Keynotes Rally
04:45 pm to 06:00 pm
Black Rising Star Awards
Black Rising Star Awards
Black Rising Star Awards
Wednesday, August 28th 2024
DAY 3
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08:00 am to 08:45 am
Early Bird Networking
Networking, Coffee and Registration
09:00 am to 09:45 am
Morning Keynotes Rally
Morning Keynotes Rally
Morning Keynotes Rally
10:00 am to 10:45 am
Building wealth
Sponsored by Bose McKinney Law Firm.
What is Generational Wealth?
11:00 am to 11:45 am
Empowering Communities Via Entrepreneurship
Faith-based Community Development
Praxis – Redemptive Entrepreneurship
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
ELEAP Academy Workshop
The statistics are grim – 50% of all new businesses don’t make it past year five. As seasoned entrepreneurs, we’ve been where you are. Entrepreneurial Leap is here as your trusted guide in the entrepreneurial journey
Immerse yourself in peer groups, receive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, and engage in collaborative learning designed to boost your odds of success.
E-Leap Academy Join Us for the E-Leap Academy @ IMBW @ Rally
01:00 pm to 01:45 pm
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
02:00 pm to 02:45 pm
21st century financing: a new global phenomenon – PANEL FROM Africa, Europe, USA
03:00 pm to 03:45 pm
The Journey of a Minority Founder
Startups – from idea to impact: Structuring successful enterprises – From Indiana to Lagos
03:45 pm to 04:30 pm
Evening Keynotes Rally
Evening Keynotes Rally
Evening Keynotes Rally
04:45 pm to 06:00 pm
Black Innovators Awards
Black Innovators Awards
Black Innovators Awards
Thursday, August 29th 2024
DAY 4
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10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Community Human Centered Design Session
InnoPower champions human-centered design thinking to tackle systemic issues and drive change by deeply understanding and addressing community needs. Our goal is rooted in the belief that empathic engagement and innovative, human-centered solutions can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and equity
What we are solving for:
We envision a city that designs programs through an ecosystem-building lens. Urban youth-serving organizations cannot succeed in a vacuum — they require a support network and a broader community and culture that champions youth development and rewards innovation
Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center @2820 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
Excellence in Education Awards
The African American Excellence in Education Awards pays tribute to those educators who go the extra mile each day to serve their students and their communities and inspire others to do the same. Over 200 Educators will attend the awards
African American Excellence in Education Awards'-The awards honor outstanding public and private school professionals and thank them for their dedication and commitment to academic excellence for all students.
Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center @2820 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Saturday, August 31st 2024
DAY 5
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One City
Join us at Martin University on August 31st from 10 am to 2 pm as we serve the 46218 community during the One City event, a special day of service that brings the entire Indianapolis community together at the end of the IMBW @ Rally conference.
This year's event aims to fund and distribute 1,000 pairs of shoes, fostering empathy and unity among neighbors, religious leaders, community influencers, and public service personnel
Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Monday, August 26th 2024
DAY 1
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05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Indy Biz Pass Celebration
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Maven Space Downtown Indy
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Tuesday, August 27th 2024
DAY 2
TALENT
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08:00 am to 08:45 am
Early Bird Networking
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10:00 am to 10:45am
Training Economic Athletes to Compete In the Innovation Economy
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11:00 am to 11:45 am
4th Industrial Revolution Competitive Arena – Income: High-Wage Workforce
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12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
ELEAP Academy Workshop
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01:00 pm to 01:45 pm
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
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02:00 pm to 02:45 pm
Access and Opportunity
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03:00 pm to 03:45 pm
Building a Connected Talent Ecosystem
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04:45 pm to 06:00 pm
Black Rising Star Awards
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Wednesday, August 28th 2024
DAY 3
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08:00 am to 08:45 am
Early Bird Networking
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Networking, Coffee and Registration
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09:00 am to 09:45 am
Morning Keynotes Rally
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Morning Keynotes Rally
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10:00 am to 10:45 am
Building Wealth
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What is Generational Wealth?
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11:00 am to 11:45 am
Empowering Communities Via Entrepreneurship
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Faith-based Community Development
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12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
ELEAP Academy Workshop
Programme Details
Immerse yourself in peer groups, receive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, and engage in collaborative learning designed to boost your odds of success.
Speakers
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Programme
01:00 pm to 01:45 pm
Afternoon Keynotes Rally
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Afternoon Keynotes Rally
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02:00 pm to 02:45 pm
21st century financing: a new global phenomenon
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21st century financing: a new global phenomenon – PANEL FROM Africa, Europe, USA
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03:00 pm to 03:45 pm
The Journey of a Minority Founder
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03:45 pm to 04:30 pm
Evening Keynotes Rally
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Evening Keynotes Rally
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04:45 pm to 06:00 pm
Black Innovators Awards
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Black Innovators Awards
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Thursday, August 29th 2024
DAY 4
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10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Community Human Centered Design Session
InnoPower champions human-centered design thinking to tackle systemic issues and drive change by deeply understanding and addressing community needs.
Venue
Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center @2820 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Speakers
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Programme
06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
Excellence In Education Awards
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Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center @2820 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
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Saturday, August 31st 2024
DAY 5
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One City
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Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218
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