# Event Details - **Event Name**: PROPEL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE AND PITCH COMPETITION - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: ? PROPEL Youth Entrepreneur Empowerment Conference & Vendor Fair/Pitch Competition Theme: “Propel the Next Generation: Building Mind, Money & Momentum” Hosted by: Boys Matter 2 Men (501c3 Nonprofit) Date: Saturday November 15, 2025 Location: Killeen Arts and Activities Center Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Audience: Youth ages 8–18, Parents, Mentors, Educators, and Community Leaders ________________________________________ ? Event Purpose To equip, inspire, and empower youth with the entrepreneurial mindset, leadership tools, and life skills needed to achieve mental wealth, purpose, and success. This conference will PROPEL (Prepare, Rise, Overcome, Pursue, Elevate, and Lead) youth toward their future through workshops, mentorship, and a high-energy Shark-Like Youth Pitch Competition. ________________________________________ ? EVENT OUTLINE + AGENDA 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Registration & Vendor Fair Opens • Attendees sign in, receive name badges, and conference materials. • Visit vendor tables featuring youth entrepreneurs, community partners, and local businesses. • Light refreshments and networking. ________________________________________ 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Opening Ceremony • Welcome & Prayer: Dr. Elizabeth Jennings, CEO, Boys Matter 2 Men • Remarks from City Official or Community Partner • Overview of Conference Purpose: “Why We Propel Youth” ________________________________________ 10:50 AM – 11:20 AM | Morning Keynote: “The Power to Propel” Speaker: Dalton Rudd and Donte Jennings Focus: Turning dreams into disciplined action, mental wealth mindset, and faith-based resilience. ________________________________________ 11:25 AM – 11:50 AM Financial Literacy 1150-1215: Financial Literacy Breakout Session ________________________________________ 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Networking Lunch & Vendor Fair • Sponsored meal • Youth engage with vendors, community partners, and peers. • DJ or youth host keeps energy high. ________________________________________ 12:45 PM – 1:25 PM | Guest Speaker and Workshop ? Communication & Media Influence: “Your Voice, Your Platform” o How to communicate with confidence and use social media responsibly to build your brand. o Media professional or influencer guest. ________________________________________ 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Pitch Entrepreneurship Tips: “From Vision to Victory” ________________________________________ 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Closing of Conference & Transition to Pitch Competition • Recognition of sponsors, vendors, and community partners • Announcement of youth pitch competitors • Group photo + stretch break ________________________________________ ? 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | “Shark-Like” Youth Pitch Competition Judges Panel: Local business leaders, investors, and educators Format: • 10 youth or team finalists present 3–5 minute business pitches • Followed by 2-minute Q&A from judges (“Shark Tank” style) • Judging Criteria: Creativity, Feasibility, Impact, Presentation, Confidence Awards: ? 1st Place: $200 + Mentorship Package ? 2nd Place: $100 + Gift Bag ? 3rd Place: $50 + Certificate of Achievement ? All participants receive: • Certificate of participation • Recognition by Boys Matter 2 Men and social media ________________________________________ 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Celebration • Final words of encouragement • Group prayer and photo • Networking & Vendor Shopping continues ________________________________________ ? Conference Outcomes By the end of the Propel Youth Entrepreneur Conference, youth will: • Gain confidence in presenting and pitching ideas. • Strengthen leadership, communication, and financial literacy. • Learn to build resilience and self-worth through entrepreneurship. • Connect with mentors, sponsors, and community partners. • Feel empowered to dream big and lead with purpose. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/killeen/propel-youth-entrepreneurship-conference-and-pitch-competition/200029189225618 - **Event Categories**: Business, Contests, Workshops, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029189225618?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=killeen-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Killeen - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Killeen Arts and Activities Center - **lat**: 31.125343031025 - **long**: -97.727833613529 - **full address**: Killeen Arts and Activities Center, 801 N 4th St, Killeen, TX 76541, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Elizabeth Carter Jennings (https://allevents.in/org/elizabeth-carter-jennings/24491690) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3d7640511e50e7cd1a9f5451875c351bbc05e17c9a9a2f504fbd7f469546599b-rimg-w1200-h1855-dcffffff-gmir?v=1763011818 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e36d5cdc6906db907322b28fe217027ae798dc9060572ff320e00c26768ed711-rimg-w300-h300-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1763011818 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Killeen Arts and Activities Center, 801 N 4th St, Killeen, TX 76541, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Elizabeth Carter Jennings - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Business, Contests, Workshops, Art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PROPEL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE AND PITCH COMPETITION ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "PROPEL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE AND PITCH COMPETITION", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3d7640511e50e7cd1a9f5451875c351bbc05e17c9a9a2f504fbd7f469546599b-rimg-w1200-h1855-dcffffff-gmir?v=1763011818", "startDate": "2025-11-15", "endDate": "2025-11-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/killeen/propel-youth-entrepreneurship-conference-and-pitch-competition/200029189225618", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Killeen Arts and Activities Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "801 N 4th St, Killeen, TX 76541, United States", "addressLocality": "Killeen", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "31.125343031025", "longitude": "-97.727833613529" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "? 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