The Future Way Forward Conference May 16 -18 @ NMAAM

Over 15 panels and workshops will dig into the hard stuff: building businesses for everybody, economic access, healthcare equity, inclusive leadership, and tech that uplifts communities. But it’s not just talk. Every session ends with action steps that attendees can take back to their cities, workplaces, and neighborhoods. The conference’s theme, Empower. Engage. Equip., reflects its mission to provide participants with the tools, connections, and actionable strategies needed to drive meaningful change in their industries and communities. Whether you're a creative, founder, or corporate professional, the event promises to offer a unique platform for growth and collaboration. Guest speakers include Michael Burcham, entrepreneur, executive coach, investor, strategist and former Nashvillian of the Year, Jane Elliott, internationally known teacher, lecturer, and diversity trainer, and Dr. Raquel Martin, a Nashville based licensed clinical psychologist, professor and scientist. And because culture is the heartbeat of connection, we’re closing Day 2 with one of the most elevated and electric nightlife experiences Nashville has ever seen: Caviar & Collard Greens at The Parthenon, Saturday May 17, 2025. Picture this: a 42-foot golden goddess towering overhead, as a multicultural crowd of stylish professionals dance beneath the stars to Hip Hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Top 40, Soca, and Amapiano spun by some of the best DJs in Nashville. This is luxury meets culture. Fashion Week meets southern soul. A divine celebration of unity, positive energy and style, where southern charm, and unmatched vibes come together and end in dancing 'til the night turns electric. Great connections only, no wallflowers! Proceeds support scholarships for underrepresented and underprivileged students pursuing careers in STEM and medicine. Expect: ✨ Fashion-forward vibes with bold street-luxury energy 🎧 Curated sounds by the city's hottest DJs 🍸 Signature cocktails + late-night bites 📸 Photo ops made for the feed 🔥 A crowd that’s unapologetically magnetic Whether you come for the conversation or the celebration, Future Way Forward is where solutions get sparked and community gets redefined.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3033306-0

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3033306-2

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