Indiana Creative Economy Summit & Vol. 24 Launch Event

Indiana is set to embark on a transformative journey into the heart of its creative economy with the much-anticipated Creative Crossroads: Indiana's Creative Economy Summit. Hosted in partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the one-day event aims to catalyze the growth and development of Indiana's creative industries, positioning the state as a hub for innovation and cultural richness.

Schedule

8-9am Registration & Coffee

9-9:10am Opening remarks featuring Ann Lathrop (IEDC) & Ace Yakey (PATTERN Board member, and VP of Community Development, LEI, retired)

9:10-9:40am Keynote: Reclaiming Creativity: How to Hoosier Boldly in a World at a Crossroads with Jesse Elliott

9:50-10:30am Panel #1 Innovating Indiana: How Creativity Fuels Economic Growth moderated by Miah Michaelsen (IN Arts Commission); panelists: Salena Scardina (IEDC), Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette (Newfields) & Julie Heath (IU Innovates)

10:50-11:30am Panel #2 Inclusive Economic Development: The Creative Economy's Role in Building Cohesive Communities Moderated by Lourenzo Giple (DMD); Panelists: Kelli Jones (Be Nimble Co), Alan Bacon (GangGang), Jon Hunsberger (CDME) & Jenell Fairman (City of Carmel)

11:50am-12:30pm Panel #3 Indy Sports Strategy: Lessons for a Creative Economy moderated by Sarah Myer (Indiana Sports Corp); Panelists: Julie Goodman (Indy Arts Council), Patrick Talty (Indiana Sports Corp), & Neelay Bhatt (Next Practice Partners)

12:30-1p Lunch provided on-site

1-1:50pm Visionary Huddles Participate in issue-focused round tables to brainstorm and exchange ideas with like-minded peers.

2:10-2:50pm Creative Narratives: Join five entrepreneurial trailblazers from creative sectors as they deliver quick-fire TED-style talks on their journeys, wins, and hurdles, followed by a live Q&A. Presenters: Mikey Mioduski (Ghost Ranch); Joanna Taft, (Harrison Center), Danicia Monet (ROKH), Jake Budler (Tomorrow Bookstore), & Chris Banta (Romanus Records)

3:10-4pm Panel #4 Overlooked Economic Powerhouse: Entertainment Industry moderated by Dave Lindquist (IBJ); Panelists: Suai Kee (gener8tor Music); Angelo Pizzo (Q & A Productions), Josh Baker (The HiFi) & Scott Fetters (2112 Creative Industries Incubator)

4:10-4:55pm Panel #5 Strategizing Indiana's Creative Future: A Cross-Sector Discussion moderated by Gerry Dick (Inside Indiana Business); Panelists: Brad Chambers (Buckingham Cos) Mark Williams (Indpls Arts Center) & Elaine Bedel (IDDC) & Mindy Taylor Ross (Art Strategies)

4:55-5pm Closing remarks

5-6:30pm Happy Hour Open Bar & heavy appetizers

Thank you to our speakers, panelists and moderators!

Thank you to our Sponsors and Community Partners!