Empowering Future Leaders

Event Description: This interactive panel discussion will bring together the influential minds of the 100 Black Men of America and aspiring Black men from Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta to explore modern pathways to economic empowerment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

In this dynamic forum, leaders will engage in discussions on the importance of financial literacy; and outline strategies for community wealth building to include building, scaling sustaining businesses through emerging opportunities in the innovation economy including leveraging AI the CHIPS Act, and the technology sector. Moreover, this discussion will focus on how AI-driven solutions can revolutionize business models and provide new avenues for wealth creation.

Participants will gain insights into digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and the future of tech-enabled careers. The session will also address how the CHIPS Act provides opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to engage in the semiconductor industry and technology sectors, positioning them at the forefront of a tech-driven economy.

Through open discussion and dialogue, participants will delve into the unique challenges and opportunities Black entrepreneurs face in these cutting-edge fields, covering topics such as accessing capital, overcoming barriers in tech spaces, and leveraging networks for shared success.

By fostering intergenerational knowledge exchange, this session will equip young Black men with practical tools, digital insights, and a vision for financial independence and community advancement in the era of innovation.

Discussion Topics:

• Overview and Importance of Participation (DOC)

• Department /Bureau Resources (Graves)

• Innovation/ AI/ CHIPS

• Community Partnership (Dickens)

• Wealth Creation & Access to Capital

• HBCU/ MSI Pipelines

• Next Steps (DepSec)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Science Square Labs, 101 Nerem Street NW, Atlanta, United States