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2026 Freedom In Me Business Showers · Fast Forward
26 pages · 26.9 MB
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Full two-day agenda

Organized by day and time · America/New_York

Friday · July 17 · VIP Experience · 4:30–8:30 PM
  1. 4:30 PM
    –4:45 PM
    Call to Order & Welcome

    Doors open · welcome reception and formal call to order.

    Main Hall Matt Winston, Master of Ceremonies
  2. 4:45 PM
    –5:15 PM
    Networking Bingo

    Meet honorees, sponsors, and coaches — one square at a time.

    Main Hall Matt Winston, Volunteers & DJ
  3. 5:15 PM
    –5:45 PM
    Speed Networking

    Curated rotations between attendees and host organizations.

    Networking Room Matt Winston, Volunteers & DJ
  4. 5:45 PM
    –6:30 PM
    Dinner & DJ Mixer

    Break bread, share the vision, and let the DJ set the pace.

    Main Hall DJ
  5. 6:30 PM
    –6:35 PM
    Introduction of the Founder & Executive Director

    Welcoming Donja Williams to the stage.

    Main Hall Matt Winston
  6. 6:35 PM
    –6:55 PM
    Executive Director’s Remarks

    The heart, the momentum, and the year ahead.

    Main Hall Donja Williams
  7. 6:55 PM
    –7:20 PM
    Honoree Spotlight · “Time to Shine” Panel

    Founders on what preparation, courage, and momentum look like up close.

    Main Hall Coach Staci & Chelle
  8. 7:20 PM
    –7:40 PM
    Special Honoree Awards

    Recognizing the founders whose stories moved the room.

    Main Hall Donja Williams & Program Coaches
  9. 7:40 PM
    –7:55 PM
    Survival Kit Presentation · Treasure Maps

    Every honoree receives the tools to Fast Forward.

    Main Hall Brionna Knight
  10. 7:55 PM
    –8:10 PM
    Audience Engagement · Finish the Lyrics

    One mic, one beat drop, one room of energy.

    Main Hall Matt Winston & DJ
  11. 8:10 PM
    –8:25 PM
    Professional Panel Discussion

    Sponsor & partner panel — audience Q&A included.

    Main Hall Moderated by Donja Williams
  12. 8:25 PM
    –8:30 PM
    Celebration & Closing · Line Dance

    Announcements, closing remarks, and a final dance together.

    Main Hall Event Leadership & DJ
Saturday · July 18 · Business Showers · 1:00–5:30 PM
  1. 1:00 PM
    –1:10 PM
    Welcome & Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies

    Doors open · the room settles into celebration.

    Main Hall Event Host
  2. 1:10 PM
    –1:35 PM
    Introduction of the 2026 Honorees

    The class of 2026 takes their entrance.

    Main Hall Master of Ceremonies
  3. 1:35 PM
    –2:15 PM
    Dinner

    Family-style dinner and community connection.

    Main Hall
  4. 2:15 PM
    –2:25 PM
    Introduction of Executive Director · Impact Video

    A short film honoring the founders and the year of momentum.

    Main Hall Josiah W-R
  5. 2:25 PM
    –2:45 PM
    Executive Director’s Remarks

    Reflections from the founder and a look at what comes next.

    Main Hall Donja Williams
  6. 2:45 PM
    –3:15 PM
    The 12-Week Journey · Honoree Look-Back Moments

    Every honoree · every hurdle · every breakthrough.

    Main Hall
  7. 3:15 PM
    –3:25 PM
    Musical Selection

    A moment of song to carry the room forward.

    Main Hall Zina Bennett
  8. 3:25 PM
    –3:35 PM
    Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

    Welcoming Dr. Arkevious Armstrong to the stage.

    Main Hall Master of Ceremonies
  9. 3:35 PM
    –4:15 PM
    Keynote Address

    Accelerating · Advancing · Igniting — a message of momentum.

    Main Hall Dr. Arkevious Armstrong
  10. 4:15 PM
    –4:45 PM
    Class Reflections

    Two honorees speak on behalf of the class.

    Main Hall Dr. Deninne Pritchett & Michaela Winfrey-Webb
  11. 4:45 PM
    –5:30 PM
    Audience Engagement · Finish the Lyrics & Closing

    One last celebration together — announcements & farewell.

    Main Hall Master of Ceremonies & DJ