Schedule

Black Entrepreneurship in Minnesota, sponsored by Clockwork

The 1893 at the Historic Grain Belt Office

Black entrepreneurs face distinct challenges accessing capital and launching businesses. This discussion brings together ground-level experience and policy-making to explore these challenges and the potential of this important part of the Minnesota economy. Thanks to Clockwork for sponsoring this session!

Free Public Square session. Register here for your free pass.

Sheletta Brundidge, Tina Smith, Houston White and Anissa Keyes

AI in Minnesota

The 1893 at the Historic Grain Belt Office

In less than a year, AI has quickly emerged as the most disruptive technology we’ve seen in over a decade. With experience from the public and private sectors, our panel of experts and entrepreneurs will dig into how AI will reshape life for Minnesotans in the years ahead.

Session for all-access pass holders and VIP supporters only.

Michelle Tran Maryns, Sharon Kennedy Vickers, Dan Mallin, Nancy Lyons

Pop-Up Performance & Discussion: Capitol Play Podcast from Wonderlust Productions

The 1893 at the Historic Grain Belt Office

Who has more power and access at the Capitol – a lobbyist, an activist, a legislator, or staff? Wonderlust Productions takes us behind the curtain of political drama to reveal how change really happens with a live performance of an excerpt from Our House: The Capitol Play Podcast. Co-Artistic Directors and podcast hosts Alan Berks and Leah Cooper will facilitate a discussion after the performance.

Free Public Square session. Register here for your free pass.

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Third-Culture Cuisine in Minnesota

The 1893 at the Historic Grain Belt Office

What happens when chefs weave together the recipes of their immigrant heritage and the food of Minnesota culture? The result goes beyond fusion and into something much more personal and authentic, and it’s driving the newest innovations in the local food scene.

Session for all-access pass holders and VIP supporters only. This session is supported by Jennifer Martin.

Speakers:  Jorge Guzmán,  Yia Vang,  Ann Kim

Moderator:  Stephanie March

Ann Kim, Yia Vang, Jorge Guzman, Stephanie March

The Minneapolis Sound, from Prince to Today

The 1893 at the Historic Grain Belt Office

You know it when you hear it, but what is it? And how did this sound — associated with immortals such as Prince and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis — influence a host of artists from Alicia Keys to H.E.R. to Janelle Monae to Bruno Mars? Hear from some of the Minneapolis Sound architects and those who are keeping the sound alive today in this entertaining and informative discussion.

Free Public Square session. Register here for your free pass.

Q Bear, DJ D.I.M.E., Jamecia Bennett, Pete Rhodes, Andrea Swensson, Harry Colbert, Jr.
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