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Thank you for your interest. Our event is at capacity. We will add your name to our database for future events. In the meantime, please visit our webpage and join our the business and leadership conference via live stream on April 30, 2021 at 10:00am. Login detail will be available at www.commongroundfoundation.org.
CGF GLOBAL STEAM 2021: THE SOUND OF A VIRTUAL REVOLUTION
ANNUAL YOUTH BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
Created by hip-hop artist and actor, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, also known as Common - The Common Ground Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to building future leaders equipped to ignite change in their classrooms, communities, and the world.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
GLOBAL STEAM, our Youth Business and Leadership Conference will feature amazing speakers who will narrate their inspiring journeys, while documenting a blueprint for success; via, engaging TED-like talks, panel discussions, live demonstrations and experiential learning. This signature event which borrows the acronym S.T.E.A.M. not only explores careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics but also discovers careers in Sports, Tourism, Entertainment, and Advocacy & Marketing.
CONFERENCE GOALS
The goal of the conference is to give students the ability to gain insight into their own identities including their interests, passions, skills, values, personalities, and future goals through self-assessment, self-reflection, leadership development and active career exploration. Students will also learn the value of personal and professional branding, networking and collaboration, and the benefits of remixing and re-imagining STEAM careers.
CONFERENCE THEME: THE VOICE OF THE VIRTUAL REVOLUTION
Themed The Sound of a Virtual Revolution, this year’s one-day forum will take place on Friday, April 30, 2021– and assemble more than 800 high school & college students on a Livestream. Our 2021 Conference will explore new & reimagined S.T.E.A.M. CAREERS that are adjusting to our new normal, listening to the voice of the people & redefining success in a brand new global marketplace. REGISTER NOW: https://www.globalsteam2021-cgf.eventbrite.com PASSWORD: SOUND2021 (all caps).
CONFERENCE FORMAT
The Business Conference will feature TECH Talks short TEDX-like Talks, where presenters individually illustrate their industries in a short yet engaging monologue/panel/fireside chat and then collectively host a simulated Q&A at the very end of their session. The conference will also feature live demonstrations and activations that offer students a birds-eye view of a day in the life of various careers. We would be honored to have your participation this year. Lastly, the conference will provide pre-selected schools around the world with a link to view certain sessions via live stream. We ask that you be available on April 30th from 9am- 11am to answer any questions in the chat. Please review the information below which details the schedule of events:
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
MORNING DISCUSSIONS TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LEFT BRAIN: C-SUITE Sessions, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
LUNCH DISCUSSIONS TIME: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
INNER EAR/VOICE: Lunch w/ Change Makers- Social Impact & Warriors of Wellness
Grab a snack and listen to a few
AFTERNOON DISCUSSIONS TIME: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
RIGHT BRAIN: Sports, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Music + Marketing etc.
*Schedule is subject to minor modifications.
*Students are more than welcome to attend the full conference or a portion of the conference. However, because we take a multi-dimensional approach to planning this event please note that despite the industry on display all sessions will impart wisdom on transferrable skills needed to acquire success.
LIVE STREAM
This a virtual invite only event. Everyone is welcome to join us from the comforts of your home/school via live stream. (Please select our watch live tix for streaming details)
CONTACT US
In advance, thank you for agreeing to join us for this annual event. We believe planting seeds of support, education and exposure will harvest dreamers and believers – poised to be our next generation of pioneers and global leaders. We’ll connect with you soon to share additional details. For immediate assistance and questions, feel free to contact conference producer, Erika J. Jordan at events@commongroundfoundation.org.
*All event attendees and participants give CGF permission to capture their image and likeness (etc.) via photos and video that may be used for marketing and promotional research purpose. Take a look at the video for event highlights from our last event.