REIMAGINE 417-LAND. 1 DAY. 15 TOPICS. UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES.
Join Biz 417 for the first-ever Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group.
It’s time to reimagine 417-land. Join the most dynamic thought-leaders for a day of Q&As, keynotes, panels and interviews designed to create a compelling future for our region. The Springfield Art Museum's auditorium is transformed into the high-energy People Centric Think Tank. Get your tickets as we pack 15 talks from 417-land’s biggest thinkers into one dynamic day.
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7:30 a.m.
POWER BREAKFAST Arrive early and fuel your mind for back-to-back talks. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for the early birds who want a head start on shaking hands and sharing ideas with fellow attendees.
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PEOPLE CENTRIC’S THINK TANK
The auditorium is transformed into the high-energy People Centric Think Tank. Reserve your seat as we pack 15 talks from 417-land’s biggest thinkers into one dynamic day. Grooms Office Environments sets the stage with innovative spaces.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
DRINK SUMMIT
The day’s not complete until you’ve had a chance to mingle with the city’s biggest minds and grow an action plan with others from the ideas discussed during the forums of the day... over drinks, of course. Immediately following Think Summit.
Creating a Connective City of the Future: How 417-land is changing the game
Greg Burris & Errin Kemper
Uber-Positive: How ride-sharing is transforming our city
Andy Hung & Alex Eaton
Can Convoy of Hope Save the World: Creating a sustainability for global impact
Jeff Nene
The Economic Impact of Bass Pro's Conservation Mission: The Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium
Bob Ziehmer
Solar Powered Highways: The new frontier to Route 66
Laurel McKean
Stop the Noise: Wellness through music and stories
Patrick Mureithi
How One Woman Brought Hope to a Forgotten Neighborhood: An inspirational story driving incredible opportunity
Amy Blansit
The Public Revolution: How new concepts will shape our kid's future
Dr. Jungmann, Dr. Kleinsmith & Dr. Medlin
Fit in 4-Minutes a Day: The fast lane to healthy living
Siphiwe Baleka
Here Comes Gen Z: The millennial bubble is over-How to adjust your marketing
Kay Logdson & Locke Hilderbrand
My Kid Brother's Band: Growing up with a Beatle
Louise Harrison
Inside a Movement: 7 Billion Ones
Randy Bacon
The Internet of Everything: A mind blowing glimpse into a more convenient, connected life
Tom Blair
God, Inclusion and the Law: Can we disagree and still get to heaven?
Phillip Wright with Moderator - Spencer Harris
Lessons From Our Past that Could Shape Our Future: Don't let history repeat itself, start a conversation
John Sellars
Turn your dream into your vocation
Michelle & Jeff Hougton
Missouri State University College of Business
Grooms Office Environments
PaperWise
Atlas Security
Essential Strategies
OTC Center for Workforce Development
Host: Springfield Art Museum
*Event will not be canceled or rescheduled due to weather. No refunds available.