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Cleveland’s Very Own: A Fireside Chat with Rich Paul and Mayor Justin Bibb

Cleveland native and founder of Klutch Sports Group will be sharing his journey through sports, business, wealth building, and investing.

Keynote Luncheon: Lighting the Way with Dawn Dickson

Dawn Dickson, serial entrepreneur, inventor, author, and lightworker is an entrepreneurial trailblazer with an inspiring message for founders and innovators pursuing their passion. Listen as Dawn shares the ups and downs of her journey, how she created her own path to success, and how she is illuminating the way for others.

Education Programming

Learn from industry experts, corporate leaders, and emerging founders during FutureLAND’s education experience. Tune into 30+ sessions ranging from panel discussions, ted talks, fireside chats, workshops, keynote speakers, and a startup demo hall. Each day highlights different conversations from local and national experts from diverse backgrounds. Our speaker lineup will be dropping gems, come prepared to collect these jewels of knowledge!

Homecoming Concert + Vendor Marketplace

Celebrate the finale of FutureLAND at the Homecoming Concert featuring your favorite Cleveland-born music artists giving mic-dropping performances. This event also features your favorite local brands and makers in a pop-up style market. We’re doing this for the future, for the culture, and for the Land.

Pitch Cypher

Plug into Cleveland’s startup scene at Pitch Cypher, an innovative pitch series focused on people, mindset, and culture. Get to know emerging tech founders and connect with Cleveland’s movers, shakers and creative change-makers. This finale showcases five local tech founders that placed first in previous Pitch Cyphers throughout this year. These finalists will be competing for a chance to win a $25K grant and other perks and services to propel their business forward.

Jumpstart Led Founders Unfiltered

Jeff Ponders II has built a career infusing creative strategy, and infectious energy across many industries. A published author, jazz musician, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and early-stage startup advisor, Jeff helps entrepreneurs and organizations unlock peak performance through jazz-inspired innovation and creativity. Jeff launched The Better Company to help ambitious brands understand their customers, establish their unique place in the market, and develop profitable business models and creative products. Today, he pulls from his diverse experiences to support early-stage startups as a venture capital investor with Invest Detroit Ventures. Jeff resides in Metro Detroit with his wife and children. This special edition of Founders Unfiltered is presented as part of FutureLAND, a multi-day conference celebrating diversity in tech, arts and culture in Cleveland.

FutureLAND Demonstration Hall

Check out Cleveland’s top innovators in FutureLAND’s Demo Hall where you’ll learn about cutting edge technologies developed in our own backyard. Connect with 20 + cleveland-based startups showcasing their products. Take part in hands-on engagement, hear directly from founders during rapid pitches, and network with like minded founders and executives.

eCommerce Asset Investing

Join industry-leading Amazon experts as they discuss the emerging ecosystems of eCommerce digital assets, and portfolio diversification into the eCommerce space.

Gamer Haven + Small Panel

GamerHaven Arena is the games culture experience at FutureLAND combining video game technology, industry, and community activities! From discussions, to gaming competitions, to live streaming and more, GH Arena supercharges FutureLAND with everything that makes games integral to the future of our community. GamerHaven is an organization dedicated to the development of games culture: games, how they are made, and how we interact with them is an essential factor in modern life and as such deserves study and awareness.

A.Rt Show + A.Rt Panel

Mix and mingle over art, culture, and innovation at FutureLAND’s Augmented Reality Art Show (A.Rt for short). This experience features five prominent and up and coming visual artists pushing the envelope of innovation. Join us as we explore art in many forms integrating augmented related for a unique immersive experience. This event will also host an artist panel highlighting how prominent Cleveland-born artists are breaking down barriers in their respective industries. Music selections are brought to you by DJ Larichess. This AR experience is powered by Montre Augmentaverse, we recommend downloading the Montre App to get the full experience at this event.

President's Council Pitch Competition

The Presidents’ Council business pitch competition is designed to address the challenges of Black-owned businesses, positioning them for growth and sustainability. With an eye to providing a continuum of support, in addition to the cash awards, participants will have access to pre-and-post-pitch services. Black-owned businesses that have been active for 3+ years and in the following industries: construction, aerospace, commercial and residential development, tech, cannabis, and manufacturing, are invited to apply. The top 5 Black-owned business applicants will be paired with a business leader in specific areas of expertise. After a full month of expert consultation, the ideas are presented to a select panel. The applicants will have the opportunity to win a cash prize ranging from $1,500 to $25,000. This pitch competition is being sponsored by Harvard Business School and Erie Bank.

Web3VIP After Party

Kick it with Cleveland’s finest at the official Web3 After Party experience. Word on the street is this party comes with free NFTs. You won’t want to miss this.

Schedule

The Schedule

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8:00 AM

Registration OPEN Aloft/Hallway connected Ballroom

8:00 AM TO 8:30 AM

Morning Food at WXYZ

9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Demo Hall at Aloft & Outdoor Tent

8:00 AM TO 9:30 AM

Keynote Address from Mayor Justin Bibb

FutureLAND, The Future of Cleveland at Tower City

9:00 AM

Fireside Chat

Title: Innovation through Adversity
Moderator: Chris Smith, w/Darren Small
Location: A/B

9:00 AM TO 10:30 PM

Workshop

Title: Small Businesses Leveraging Tech/Web3
Moderators: Chris Smith, Jumpstart & Google + Entrepreneurs (Musa/Waverly)
Location: C/D (EY)

10:00 PM TO 11:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Title: Brand Startup 101
Moderators: Tamika Otis & Summer Willow Fitch
Panelists: Tanisha Velez, Waverly Willis, and Ras Asan
Location: Ballroom

10:00 AM tO 11:00 aM

Fireside Chat

11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM

Workshop

Title: Latinx Innovators
Moderator: Marcia Moreno
Panelist: Justis Mendez, Diana Centeno Gomez, Natasha Pongonis, & Daniela Blanco
Location: A/B (EY)

11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

Fireside Chat

Title: Scaling Your Business
Moderator: Anastasia Souris, Kumar Arora
Location: Sora

12:00 pM TO 1:00 pM

Panel Discussion

Title: Innovation Beyond Equal Opportunity
Moderator: Nicole Liatos
Panelist: Margarita Diaz, Andratesha Fritzgerald, Kiesha Gonzalez, & Freddy Collier
Location: Ballroom

12:00 PM TO 1:30 PM

Lunch Food at WXYZ

Web3VIP After Party

Kick it with Cleveland’s finest at the official Web3 After Party experience. Word on the street is this party comes with free NFTs. You won’t want to miss this.

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8:00 am

Registration

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8:00 am

Keynote Address: FutureLAND, The Future of Cleveland

Enjoy breakfast with prominent Cleveland figures as our very own Mayor Bibb casts his vision for the future of Cleveland.

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9:00 am

4:00 pm

FutureLAND Demonstration Hall

Check out Cleveland’s top innovators at the IGNITE Demo Hall where you’ll learn about cutting edge technologies developed in our own backyard. Connect with 20 + cleveland-based startups showcasing their products. Take part in hands-on engagement, hear directly from founders during rapid pitches, and network with like minded founders and executives.

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9:00 am

Fireside Chat: Innovation Through Adversity

Hear from Darren Small, Co-Founder & CEO of Oko on how challenging moments create opportunity. Learn how to turn adversity into advantage and discover the power of innovation through crisis.

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9:00 am

Workshop: Building Your Brand in Web3

We are moving into the Web3 economy. This means that the rules of marketing, connecting with customers, and finding new monetization avenues are changing. Learn how your business can become an early adopter and thrive in this new emerging economy. This will be an active workshop and participants will be provided with a free NFT from Disrupt Art. Rob Richardson is CEO and Co-founder of Disrupt Art, an NFT platform and technology company making NFTs accessible and secure so creators, brands, and nonprofit organizations can connect with their customers through web3 experiences.

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10:00 am

11:00 am

Panel Discussion: Surviving to Thriving

Hear from a diverse group of entrepreneurs as they share their lived experiences on transcending trauma to build success for themselves and their communities.

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10:30 am

11:30 am

Panel Discussion: Transformational Change in Healthcare is Upon Us

Enhancing the skills and potential of innovative leaders to become forces of transformational change. It will require the participation of everyone to make it happen.

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11:00 am

12:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Latinx Innovators

Tune into this engaging panel of Latinx innovators that are influencing the main stage of ground breaking technologies and startup strategies. Explore the key elements of inclusivity infused with culture, community, and excellence.

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11:00 am

12:00 pm

Fireside Chat: Scaling Your Business

Meet Kumar Arora, an entrepreneur, investor, & consultant behind many startups and emerging brands. Some of his ventures include Ilthy®, Rogue Eyewear, Trust Foods, & more.

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11:30 am

1:00 pm

Workshop: Brand Startup 101

This workshop is designed to help creators and businesses build a cohesive brand identity and strategy for their targeted audience. This is a big-picture style learning session that generously provides proven concepts, strategies, tools, and resources.

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12:00 pm

1:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Innovation Beyond Equal Opportunity

Engage with DEI champions that are leading efforts to combat systemic racism in innovation. Discover informative strategies and insight pertaining to social impact, investment, and community.

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1:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Women in Web3

Join this dynamic expert panel of women in Web3 and hear them explain the growth trajectory of decentralized applications and innovation, powered by blockchain technology.

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1:00 pm

3:00 pm

Workshop: Capital Readiness

Learn how to evaluate your own capital readiness by walking in the shoes of a capital provider. This role-playing workshop will provide insight for entrepreneurs who are seeking various types of capital such as investment, loans, and grants.

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2:00 pm

Fireside Chat: Sunthetics, The Future of the Chemical Industry

Meet Powerhouse Daniela Blanco, founder of Sunthetics, a platform driving change in the chemical industry, one reaction at a time. Learn more about how Sunthetics’ easy-to-use and reaction-agnostic system processes data within seconds.

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2:00 pm

3:30 pm

Workshop: Operating from a Position of Profit

This workshop will equip participants with practical and simplified tools for establishing financial baselines for their business with the goal of drilling down on revenue, cost of goods, and overhead expenses to accurately forecast profit. This workshop is powered by ECDI.

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3:00 pm

Fireside Chat: The Ohio DAO

Join Brandon Bryant, founding member of The Ohio DAO and Katelyn Perna, VP of Security at BlockFi for an engaging two-way conversation on emerging trends and use cases in Web3.

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4:00 pm

6:00 pm

President's Council Pitch Competition

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4:00 pm

Fireside Chat: Culture, Business, & Tech

Learn from Cleveland’s Movers & Shakers about how they are impacting business through culture and technology.

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7:00 pm

10:00 pm

A.Rt Show + Art Panel

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7:00 pm

10:00 pm

Mixer & Panel Discussion: eCommerce Asset Investing

Join industry-leading Amazon experts as they discuss the emerging ecosystems of eCommerce digital assets, and portfolio diversification into the eCommerce space.

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8:00 pm

10:00 pm

Gamer Haven + Small Panel

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8:00 am

Registration

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9:00 am

4:00 pm

FutureLAND Demonstration Hall

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9:00 am

10:00 am

Panel Discussion: Living in Color - Digital Design

Living in Color engages digital designers showcasing the influence that BIPOC creators have within the digital world. Learn how digital designers are leading visual creativity on all fronts!

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9:00 am

10:30 am

Workshop: Trauma & Entrepreneurship

This workshop is designed to help participants: create a safer physical, social and emotional environment; increase quality of services; reduce unnecessary interventions; reduce costs, create a resiliency and strengths-based focus; and increase success and job satisfaction.

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10:00 am

Fireside Chat: Collegiate Impact on Technology

Connect with collegiate leaders that work directly with entrepreneurial students, emerging technologies, and informative research. Envision a more vibrant economy in Northeast Ohio fueled by students from local colleges and universities.

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10:00 am

Fireside Chat: Diversity and the New Web 3 Economy

Hear from Representative Shontel Brown who serves Ohio's District 11, as she discusses the importance of intentionally embedding diversity into the growth of the Web 3 economy, she speaks alongside world-renowned Web 3, Blockchain, and Crypto policy advisor, Professor Tonya M. Evans. They will deep dive into the important policy conversations related to the blockchain and crypto technologies and its intersection with the inclusion of underrepresented communities.

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11:00 am

12:30 pm

Workshop: The ABCs of NFTs

Engage with leading expert in Web3, Musa Hakim Jr., founder of LazyMoose NFTs. Gain access to tips and insight on how to navigate this new frontier of the internet both as a consumer, collector, and a creator.

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11:00 am

Fireside Chat: FBA Flip, E-commerce & Beyond

Join the conversation with David Davis, Founder of FBA Flip.io, a marketplace to sell and flip premium Amazon FBA businesses. Learn how professional buyers connect with vetted sellers and bid on premium quality FBA deals efficiently, with better outcomes for all parties.

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11:00 am

12:30 pm

Keynote Luncheon: Lighting the Way with Dawn Dickson

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12:00 pm

The State of Hispanic Wealth

Learn from Hispanic leaders leading efforts to foster entrepreneurship, investment capital and financing to incubate Hispanic start-ups, economic development.

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1:00 pm

2:30 pm

Workshop: Social Media Branding

Learn how to make your brand stand out on social media. Participants will discover action-based strategies to engage, intrigue, and connect with leads and buyers across various social platforms. After this riveting session, you’ll know precisely how to connect with your desired clients and customers!

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1:30 pm

2:30 pm

Cleveland’s Very Own: A Fireside Chat with Rich Paul and Mayor Justin Bibb

Cleveland native and founder of Klutch Sports Group will be sharing his journey through sports, business, wealth building, and investing.

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2:00 pm

3:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Cleveland Homegrown

Cleveland Homegrown captures the unique stories of Cleveland based business leaders that started and scaled their companies here in Northeast Ohio. These elite businesses are breaking through barriers, excelling in growth, and setting the standard!

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2:00 pm

3:00 pm

JumpStart Presents: Founders Unfiltered with Jeff Ponders

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3:00 pm

4:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Cleveland, A Regional Leader

Join us for the final session of FutureLAND and hear from Cleveland’s leaders on their shared vision for Northeast Ohio to become a premier destination for tech and innovation. Hear from ecosystem builders on the benefits, challenges, and opportunities in Northeast Ohio.

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4:00 pm

4:30 pm

Closing Remarks

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5:30 pm

7:00 pm

JumpStart’s Pitch Cypher Finale - Open to the Public

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6:30 pm

7:15 pm

Fireside Chat: The Millionaire Mindset

Cultivate a millionaire mindset as Spectacular walks through his journey transitioning from music to entrepreneurship.

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7:15 pm

10:00 pm

Homecoming Concert + Makers' Marketplace

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10:00 pm

Official Homecoming After Party

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10:00 am

2:30 pm

Cleveland Experience w/ Destination Cleveland

While you’re in #TheLAND for Cleveland’s first annual FutureLAND Conference, we want to connect you with experiences that highlight Cleveland’s diversity, creativity, and contagious passion. So, we’re lifting local experience curators, innovators, and artists to showcase the Afro-American, BIPOC, Latinx and Hispanic experiences that make Cleveland home for creatives in tech, arts, and culture. Join us for a Cleveland experience, on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-2:30pm, as a benefit to registered FutureLAND attendees brought to you by Destination Cleveland. Space is limited and advanced registration is required by Oct. 26, here: https://www.thisiscleveland.com/futureland.

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11:00 am

4:00 pm

BLK Hack Presents FutureLand Brunch

Celebrate all your new Futureland connections at your first recap breakfast. We’re doing this for the future, for the culture, and for the Land. Calling all small business owners, startup founders, future leaders, and funders. Let's break bread literally see you there.

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8:00 pm

WonderLAND, a Gallery Masquerade

Come join 150 of Cleveland’s brightest and most influential Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Artists for a masquerade gallery event exclusively featuring local artists. Come wearing a masquerade mask and cocktail attire or full costume to help create an immersive experience. The Founders of Green Light Gallery will be offering significantly discounted ink on 10 premium designs inspired by Wonders of The Land. What’s included: Hors D’oeuvres and themed Donuts from Goldie’s; Two free drinks or cocktails from the Cleveland Beer Co. bar; DJ performance by Tianna Rhymes ; Raffle giveaway for prizes including $250 off (first hour free) on a tattoo from Mike Miller of Green Light Gallery + gift cards

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10:00 pm

Wrap Party at Sora

FREE Event. Join us to wrap up FutureLAND at our celebratory afterparty at Sora. Located in the East Bank, Sora Sushi recently won “Best Sushi in Cleveland” by Cleveland Magazine. There will be a special late night menu as well music by DJ Lano. Hosted by Kumar Arora, Director of Marketing of FutureLAND.

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FutureLAND is an annual multi-day conference celebrating the diversity in tech, arts, and culture in Northeast Ohio.

For the future, for the culture, for the Land.

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2023 Details Coming Soon | For Cleveland’s Future

futureland events

Cleveland’s Very Own: A Fireside Chat with Rich Paul and Mayor Justin Bibb

Keynote Luncheon: Lighting the Way with Dawn Dickson

Education Programming

Homecoming Concert + Vendor Marketplace

Pitch Cypher

Jumpstart Led Founders Unfiltered

FutureLAND Demonstration Hall

eCommerce Asset Investing

Gamer Haven + Small Panel

A.Rt Show + A.Rt Panel

President's Council Pitch Competition

Web3VIP After Party

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FutureLAND is an annual multi-day conference celebrating the diversity in tech, arts, and culture in Northeast Ohio.

For the future, for the culture, for the Land.

hosted at Cleveland's premier destinations

2023 Details Coming Soon | For Cleveland’s Future

futureland events

Cleveland’s Very Own: A Fireside Chat with Rich Paul and Mayor Justin Bibb

Keynote Luncheon: Lighting the Way with Dawn Dickson

Education Programming

Homecoming Concert + Vendor Marketplace

Pitch Cypher

Jumpstart Led Founders Unfiltered

FutureLAND Demonstration Hall

eCommerce Asset Investing

Gamer Haven + Small Panel

A.Rt Show + A.Rt Panel

President's Council Pitch Competition

Web3VIP After Party

The Schedule

The Features

Ticket Pricing

Picture Gallery

get in touch

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You The Brochure To Your Inbox!