WHEN
Saturday, March 11
11 AM - 5 PM
Doors open at 11 AM
WHERE
South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
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Details
Registration: Guests will be admitted on a first-come-first-served basis, and space is limited. If we are at our max capacity, guests will queue to wait for another guest to leave the event before they'll be permitted to enter. Be sure to come early to claim your spot! For full FAQs, please read here.
Schedule: Some sessions do overlap. Take a moment to map out your day.
Future-Forward Conversations
Keynote Conversation with Tinx: How the creator, author, and host of It's Me, Tinx, stays on the cutting-edge of trends and her take on what's next.
Fireside Chat With Victoria Mariscal, Presented by Mastercard: The CEO of Maris Consulting shares how you can benefit from the latest technologies (like NFTs!) to acquire new customers, engage with your audience, and create a tight-knit community.
Web 3.0 and Beyond: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know: A panel of leading women in the tech space breaks down Web 3.0 and shares how small business owners and entrepreneurs can reimagine their digital footprints.
The Realities of a Recession From Women at the Top: A panel of founders and CEOs talks about how they’ve pivoted given the looming recession and navigate tumultuous times with technology.
Mentor Sessions
AI and Data Science with Lydia Simmons: The founder of M.O.O. and Motherocity expands on her expertise in AI and Data Science and shares how to use the technologies to grow your business.
Accessing Capital with Natalie Colfield: Uncover the different ways you can fund your operation and what is needed to get started straight from Mastercard's Senior Advisor.
Everything Solopreneurs Need to Know with Jamie Hess: From security considerations to how to book work consistently, the Wellness Mentor & Creator of NYCfitfam is here to advise all solopreneurs on their biggest concerns.
Mindfulness and Innovation with Natalie Kuhn: Moments of inspiration rarely strike while staring at a screen. In this session, the co-CEO of The Class will teach you how to use analog mindfulness to unblock your best business ideas.
Interactive Experiences
Mastercard Marketplace: Shop Texas-based small businesses IRL! Attendees will receive an exclusive code from each business to shop, share, and support following the event.
Mastercard Small Business City: Grab a VR headset and be transported into Mastercard’s Small Business City. Explore the world, connect with featured small businesses, and more.
Origin Oasis: Share your origin story with Origin Water's artist-in-residence to receive a custom designed notebook.
Food & Beverage
Possible Smoothie Bar: Stay fueled all day long with Possible's custom Future Summit smoothies, featuring the brand's Super Greens and plant-based Vanilla Protein.
Lunch and Snacks: Enjoy an assortment of Beef Barbacoa, Pork Carnitas, and Fajita Veggies in The Eatery. After lunch, a spread of veggies and dips will be available for snacking.*
Beverages: Stay hydrated throughout the day at the Origin Water Bar. Then, enjoy a cocktail or mocktail during happy hour while you catch up with fellow attendees. All drinks are made with flavored Origin Sparkling Water.
ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
We recommend that you BYO lunch and snacks to the summit. We try our best to accommodate attendees with allergies and/or dietary restrictions, but it’s best to provide your own.
*Food in The Eatery will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Other Need-To-Knows
There are no charging stations on-site, so please come prepared with a fully charged phone or a charger with extra juice to be set up for success all day.
Parents’ Room
We have a dedicated parents’ room for breastfeeding, pumping, and feeding.
Need Further Help?
If you need assistance, we’re happy to help. Please email hello@createcultivate.com ahead of the event with any needs that you have on-site so we can assist with any additional accomodations before the event.
More Questions?
Please visit our FAQs page for more information about the event.
Stay Connected
Follow along at @createcultivate and use the hashtag #ccfuturesummit to share your highlights from the day!