The summit opens not in a ballroom, but in the streets, kitchens, and storefronts where
Birmingham’s economy is being rewritten in real time.
Meals hosted inside Black-owned restaurants, makerspaces, and cultural anchors. The economy you can taste.
Guided neighborhood expeditions through
Woodlawn, Ensley, and Smithfield — led by the
residents and operators reshaping them.
10:00
Hosted check-in at the Civic Quarter with curated city briefing kit.
12:30
Cohorts split across three founding neighborhoods for hosted meals with community leaders.
14:30
Walking expeditions through housing, transit, and small-business corridors.
17:30
A short documentary screening and live conversation with Birmingham artists.
19:00
Dinner and remarks from the Mayor’s office and convening partners.
