The summit opens not in a ballroom, but in the streets, kitchens, and storefronts where
Birmingham’s economy is being rewritten in real time.
Day One introduces attendees to Birmingham as a living example of place-based economic mobility
through a curated experience focused on history, investment, infrastructure, culture, and economic
development.
Participants will explore how policy, place, and public investment have shaped Birmingham’s evolution
and future opportunities.
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.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Registration
• Badge Pickup
• Hospitality
• Summit Information Desk
12:35 PM – 12:45 PM
Chair, Economic & Workforce Development/Tourism Committee
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A guided exploration of Birmingham’s history, assets, and catalytic investments.
Chapter One
• Negro Southern League Museum
• Civil Rights District
Chapter Two
• Rickwood Field
• Regions Field
• Protective Stadium
Chapter Three
• Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
• Sports & Entertainment District
• Emerging Investment Corridors
Key themes include:
• Tourism & Economic Development
• Sports as Economic Infrastructure
• Historic Preservation
• Public Investment
• Place-Based Development
• Community Revitalization
• Economic Mobility
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Policy, Place, and the Economics of Opportunity
A conversation exploring how cities leverage policy, infrastructure, tourism, public-private partnerships,
and place-based investment to drive economic growth and opportunity.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Council President Wardine Alexander
Reception Experience
• Networking
• Local Food & Beverage
• Cultural Programming
• Music & Entertainment
• Sponsor Recognition
19:00
Dinner and remarks from the Mayor’s office and convening partners.
