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WOMEN LEADING THE NEW ECONOMY

The Future Festival is the premiere event for women of color change makers leading economic transformation in established and emerging markets globally.

A global convening of the world’s most influential and forward-thinking women in business, technology, government, media, entertainment, sports, fashion, music, and various other industries, the Future Festival serves as a platform to engage in thought-provoking discussions centered on digital transformation and the future of industries in emerging economies like Haiti.

"The entire world has entered into an era of digital transformation, where traditional industries are being disrupted by new technologies. By taking advantage of this (r)evolution, we have an opportunity to radically shift the latent paradigms in Emerging Markets like Haiti, and leapfrog into a more prosperous future.”

- Shaïna Silva, Founder #SHE_BUILDS Global Initiative

2023 Theme

The Next Economic Revolution

Pop Up Experiences, Workshops, Labs, Business & Career Expo

Day 1 - Festival Kick-Off | June 8th

Welcome
The #SHE_BUILDS Journey
Miami Ecosystem Welcome
"Global Ecosystem - #SHE_BUILDS Ambassadors 
(Welcome from #SHE_BUILDS Ambassadors)"
Closing Remarks from the City of Miami

Day 2 - Economic Resilience | June 9th

Ecosystem Infrastructure, Connectivity & Environment

Opening Remarks
Women at the forefront of an Economic Renaissance Movement
Unlocking the Economic Potential of Cultural Heritage Preservation
Ecosystem Enablement: From local Brick & Mortar to global tech unicorn
Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion: Strategies for Economic Empowerment
Coffee Break
Decentralized Finance as a Catalyst for Economic Growth: Building Trust in High Risk Markets
Positioned for Prosperity: From Diplomatic Relations and Trade agreements to Global destination branding
Career branding workshop
Venture for America: From apprentice to entrepreneurial success
Personal Branding for the Digital Age: How to Build a Strong Online Presence and Stand Out in a Crowded Market
The Future of a Global & Multicultural Workforce: spotlight on a leadership journey
Founders & Funders: Networking Cocktail
Shark Tank - Pitch Competition & Party

Day 3 Welcome
The Future of the Creative Economy
The future of Media: How BET is navigating the shift towards streaming and adapting to changing consumer preferences
Creating for the metaverse: How web3 is unlocking new possibilities for creators
Building a Sustainable Social Impact Strategy in the Digital Age
Sports and Technology: Innovations in Fan Engagement, Data Analytics, and Broadcasting
The Business of Music: Opportunities and Challenges for Independent Artists, Labels, and Music-Tech Startups
The Multibillion dollar Beauty Industry
Navigating Cultural Differences in Untapped markets: Insights from Data on Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior
Growth Hacking your business
Haiti Re-imagined - The Wakanda of the West
Building Bridges across the diaspora through Storytelling & Film
Future Awards

Day 3 - Imagine the Global Creator Economy | June 10th

Art, Music, Fashion, Media & the Creator Economy

THIS YEAR’S SPEAKER LINEUP

Art & Culture Track

Riva Precil

FOUNDER & CEO, BOHIO MUSIC
Veronika Chatelain

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATION
Aly Laveaux

WRITER, UNEXPECTED LOVE
Wanda Tima

CEO, L’UNION MEDIA GROUP
Jermaine Hargrove

CEO/FOUNDER, THE ANIMATION TV NETWORK
Tonye Garrick

ARTIST, UNEXPECTED LOVE
Djaka Souare

ACTRESS & FILMMAKER
Joanne Hyppolite

SUPERVISORY CURATOR OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE
Jojo Brim

SENIOR VP, 300E | WMX | WARNER MUSIC GROUP

Business Growth Track

Alexandra Raymond

FINANCE PRODUCT MANAGER, AMAZON STUDIOS
Amanda Steward-White

DIRECTOR, BRAND MARKETING AT COMBS GLOBAL, EMPOWER GLOBAL | FOUNDER & FASHION DESIGNER AT LOU LAPEL
Dr. Candace King

EMMY AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST
Cathy Jerome

SR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Charlene Polite Corley

VP DIVERSITY INSIGHTS & PARTNERSHIPS, NIELSON
Jean Craan

CEO, SHIPPEX
Mayola Charles

LEAD, SOCIAL IMPACT CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, META
Mia Talavera

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL DEI, BENEFIT COSMETICS
Peter Brooks

VP OF GROWTH STRATEGY, PARAMOUNT/BET MEDIA GROUP
Sandrine Nzeukou

FOUNDER & CEO, TESSA
Melissa Cintron-Munoz

DIVERSITY EVENTS PROGRAM MANAGER, META
Ken Beauvais

REGIONAL SALES LEADER, AMAZON WEB SERVICES
Hector Mujica

HEAD OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, GOOGLE.ORG
Barbara Jacques

FOUNDER & CEO, JACQ’S SKINCARE

Ecosystem Track

Anastasia Simon

INVESTMENT PRINCIPAL, TECHSTARS ATLANTA,
Christine Joseph

COMMUNITY MANAGER, BLACK AMBITION
Kelly Montoya

HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS, VENTURE MIAMI
Marina Mathieu

FILMMAKER & CHAPTER AMBASSADOR, #SHE_BUILDS MONTREAL
Mona-Lisa Prosper

DIRECTOR, BLACK ENTREPRENEURS, FUTURPRENEUR
Naomy Grand'Pierre

CREATIVE CONSULTANT / WRITER / VIBE CURATOR, ÆRA HOPE LLC & CHAPTER AMBASSADOR #SHE_BUILDS ATLANTA
Tope Esan

COO, MIPAD (MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT)
Guerda Nicolas

CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, AYITI COMMUNITY TRUST
Erick Gavin

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VENTURE MIAMI (CITY OF MIAMI)