Innovation & Impact Conference 2025

Conference Agenda (Note: speakers will continue to be updated below)

12:00-1:00 pm: Registration, Expo, Networking

1:00-1:15 pm: Welcome
Event MC - Adriana Dawson, Director of Community Engagement, Verizon
Nishita Roy-Pope, Founder & CEO, Courage Builder (Tribe Academy)

1:15-1:45 pm: Mainstage Keynote Sessions
Nishita Roy-Pope, Founder & CEO, Courage Builder (Tribe Academy)
Scott A. McGregor, Director of Community Engagement, Cisco Systems and Founder, A Bigger Table consulting firm

1:45-2:15 pm: Mainstage Panel - Leading with Impact in Emerging Sectors
(Blue Economy & Life Sciences)
Dr. Kunal Mankodiya, Director, URI Biomedical Engineering Progam and Wearable Biosensing Lab
Nishita Roy-Pope, Founder & CEO, Courage Builder (Tribe Academy)

2:15-2:45 pm: Expo & Networking
Light Refreshments
CIC Tour - Optional

2:40-3:10 pm: Mainstage Panel - The Future of Education & Workforce
Juan Rodriguez, Executive Director, Winners' Circle XR Academy, Inc.
Mike Bower, COO, UP Education Network
Marcy Reyes, Founder & CEO, The FLY Initiative

3:10-3:40 pm: Mainstage Panel - Tech and AI for Good
Jeff Wilhelm, Founder & CEO, Infused Innovations
Scott A. McGregor, Director of Community Engagement, Cisco Systems and Founder, A Bigger Table consulting firm
Monsurat Ottun, Esq., Cybersecurity & AI Strategist and Advisor

3:40-4:15 pm: Mainstage Keynote Sessions
Julie Sullivan Owens, CEO, Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Allison Byers, Founder & CEO, Scroobious

4:15-4:30: Dr. Ruby Roy Dholakia Memorial Award Presentation & Closing Remarks
Nishita Roy-Pope, Founder & CEO, Courage Builder (Tribe Academy)
Event MC - Adriana Dawson, Director of Community Engagement, Verizon

4:30-5:30 pm: Expo, Networking & Cocktail Reception

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*Parking & Expo Sponsor Details Coming Soon*

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