Session Schedule
Sept. 13th | 9:15 AM - 4:30 PM | .Zack
All sessions are free to attend. Visit metrotix.com to register.
Sept. 13th
9:15 AM - 4:30 PM | .Zack
All sessions are free to attend. Visit MetroTix.com to register.
9:15 AM THEATER
ARCH GRANTs presents START UP City: Why I Chose STL to Start my Business
MODERATOR GABE ANGIERI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ARCH GRANTS
Tim Luchini Founder & CEO of Intramotev | Shani Bennett Co-Founder & CEO of Figozo | Candera Thompson Founder & CEO of Bask and Bloom Essentials | Angelica Harris Founder of Top Tutors for Us
10:00 AM 4TH FLOOR BALLROOM
THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND GAMING
MODERATOR CHARLES WHITEHEAD ON-AIR TALENT, NINTENDO NORTH AMERICA
Matt Raithel Professor of Practice of Game Design at Maryville University | Abram Donavan Game Designer, Graphite Labs, Senior Level Designer for Mr. Run and Jump (produced by Atari) | Richard Nava Game Design and Development Consultant, Tari Labs | Mary McKenzie Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Volcano Bean
10:45 AM THEATER
HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR
MODERATOR SAM FOXMAN PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER OF EVNTIV
Jeff Clarke and Mary Clarke Owners, Mother Model Management | Gerard Craft CEO Niche Food Group | Jessie D. Miller Owner at Jessie D. Miller Interior Design | Amit Dhawan Owner, Synergy Productions
11:30 AM 4TH FLOOR BALLROOM
The business of fashion: Designing, Making, selling and styling
MODERATOR LAURA SAWYIER CEO & FOUNDER, LKS STYLING & CONSULTING
Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin Co-Founder and Chief Branding & Digital Officer at SUMMERSALT | Drea Ranek Owner & Co-Founder at Lusso | Brandin Vaughn CEO & Founder, Classic Culture Clothing Company | Izzy Polanco Owner & Stylist, Restyled by Izzy
12:30 PM 4TH FLOOR BALLROOM
Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) presents: the BROWN BAG ART LUNCH
MEET YOUR CREATIVE ICONS:
Katherine Bernhardt Contemporary Artist | Brock Seals Visual Artist & Musician | Carlos Zamora Chief Creative Officer & Founder CARTEL | Mee Jey Multidisciplinary Artist | Yowshien Kuo Visual Artist | Alicia LaChance Contemporary Artist | Maxi Glamour Community Organizer and Multidisciplinary Artist
1:00 PM THEATER
Taking on Investors: the dos & don’ts of outside money
MODERATOR EMILY LOHSE-BUSCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 39 NORTH AGTECH INNOVATION DISTRICT
Mark Sawyier Co-Founder & CEO, Bonfyre | Aaron Mottern Founder & CEO, AGOGIE | Yinka Faleti, J.D. / Venture Partner, Ascend Venture Capital
1:45 PM 4TH FLOOR BALLROOM
The Recording Academy presents Indie and Unstoppable: Building Your Music Career
MODERATOR ERIN FRANKENHEIMER MUSIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL, GOVERNOR ON THE RECODING ACADEMY MEMPHIS CHAPTER
Candice Ivory Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist, Composer, & Recording Artist, Governor of the Recording Academy Memphis Chapter | Quiana Lynell Jazz Musician, Vice President of the Recording Academy Memphis Chapter | Suzannah Powell PKA Boyfriend Pop Artist, Governor of the Recording Academy Memphis Chapter
2:30 PM THEATER
CONTENT CREATORS ROUNDTABLE: HOW TO LEVERAGE PODCASTS, TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM TO BUILD YOUR BRAND
MODERATOR MORGAN CASEY DIGITAL CREATOR & OWNER @DATEIDEASANDTHINGSTODO
Lando Peyton Digital Creator & Owner @ItsEpicEats | Hailee and Kendra Digital Creators, Entrepreneurs Owner of @haileeandkendra | Jamar Pinkston Visual Storyteller, Videographer, Photographer, CEO, Church Productions
3:15 PM 4TH FLOOR BALLROOM
KEYNOTE - Big Boss Vette: My life. my musiC.
MODERATED MIYA NORFLEET PRODUCER, ST. LOUIS ON THE AIR, ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
Big Boss Vette Hip-Hop Artist, Songwriter, Entrepreneur
4:30 PM THEATER
Congrats You Made Money! here is how to keep it.
MODERATED CHELSEA HAYNES MEDIA PERSONALITY, ON-AIR HOST KTVI FOX 2
Nell Schiffer Advisor Partner, Hill Investment Group | Danielle Deavens Co-Founder & COO, Bold Xchange | Geoff Hodgkins Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual
