​What happens when community, innovation, workforce development and ambition share the same room? 

​You get a hot topic about 

​“Culture to Commerce”

​This event is designed the following:

​-NGOs /CDFIs

​-C-Suite Executives

​-Workforce Development Professionals

​-Startups or Investors (B2B SaaS/Vertical to AI Commerce)

​-Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs

​Join us for an energizing two-hour experience designed to connect, challenge, and equip Florida's most forward-thinking leaders, creators, and builders.

​Whether you're navigating a career pivot, scaling a venture, or simply ready to be in a room full of people who are doing the work — this gathering is built for you.

​We will be discussing how the intersection of emerging technologies, changing market trends and innovation forward policy changes are creating the conditions for new opportunities to build and scale your business.

​Whether its new AI tools, upskilling programs or workforce development incentives, there are opportunities for builders to level up!

​Let's talk about it!

Come hungry — for knowledge, connection, and yes, light bites. We'll move from nourishment to knowledge with a hands-on Map the Gap activity, a keynote that challenges you to think bigger, a dynamic panel of voices shaping Florida's innovation ecosystem, and post-program networking to turn introductions into opportunities.

This is a space where ideas get traction. Come ready to participate.

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Program Agenda

​12:00 PM I🍽️Doors Open & Light Bites

​Arrive, settle in, and connect over a spread of light refreshments. A warm start before the program kicks off.

​12:10 PM I🗺️Map the Gap Activity

​An interactive, guided group exercise to identify opportunity gaps in your field, community, or venture — and map a path forward together.

​12:45 PM I🎤Opening Address

​Founder of High Point Gamer, Derek Watford, will set the tone—framing workforce not as a hiring challenge, but as an infrastructure opportunity—and challenging leaders to rethink how and where and how talent is truly built.

​This opening moves from thought leadership to call to action, setting the stage for decision-makers to engage, align, and act.

​1:15 PM💬Panel Discussion

​Florida's builders, innovators, and culture shifters take the stage for a candid conversation on Systems, Skills Acquisitions, and Signaling, and what it takes to create sustainable impact in our communities.

​Moderator

• ​Krishanna-Marie, Florida Culture Leader for Tribaja Co Tech & Innovation: Startups & Smart Cities| | Civic Systems Architect I Awarded ACP, 31.2M for tech inclusion.

​Panelists

• ​Justin Elliott Co-Founder & CTO @ WRTH | Anthropic Ambassador | Building the future of commerce and asset management | South Florida’s Top 40 Under 40 ’25 AfroTech Founder’s Circle ‘25

• ​Jahreem Samuels I Founder & CEO of Sneaker Buyers | WRTH App build an AI-native commerce intelligence platform for real-world assets

• ​Karina Streeter, Ed. S I Founder of I&I International and STEAMA Academy and Dedicated educator/trainer that specializes in curriculum and professional development, as well as the promotion of student and teacher excellence.

• ​Dr. Byron C. Clayton I Founder and Investor I C-level executive and national thought leader who specializes in growing regional economies by advancing technology innovation, entrepreneurship and talent pipelines. Check out my YouTube channel in Contact Info.

​1:50 PM 📸Networking + Group Photo

​Wrap up with open networking and a commemorative group photo. Exchange info, make moves, and leave with real connections.

​2:00 PM I🏁Program Closes

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​Our Partners/Sponsors this not possible without them

​Host by The Skills Center

​Powered by Black Innovation Leaders of Florida (BILF)

​Presented by High Point Gamer

​Supported by Tribaja Co Florida