Registration | NetWorked

May 22-23, 2024 | Wichita, Kansas

3rd ANNUAL NETWORKED FOR CHANGE CONFERENCE

2024 CONFERENCE THEME

TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE

Calling together our network of do-gooders – people and organizations working, each day, to make their communities better places to live, work and play.

The NetWorked for Change Conference is for you.

Pre-Conference Mixer:

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Botanica, Koi Pond Pavilion,

701 Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203

Conference:

Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202

This conference features speakers, interactive huddles where problem-solving replaces lectures and where intentional networking leads to relevant resource connections.

2024 featured topics for urban & rural:

Health Equity
Community Development
Economic Development
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Youth and Education
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Registration includes two complimentary drink tickets and access to the

pre-conference mixer at

Botanica Gardens Koi Pond Pavilion,

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6-8 p.m.,

701 Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203

(A come-and-go event)

AGENDA

2024 DIGITAL AGENDA DOWNLOAD

SEE OUR SPEAKER GALLERY

Pre-Conference Mixer - May 22, 2024
Botanica

6-8 pm Mixer featuring Charcutistry and Xclusive Bar Tending

Conference Agenda - May 23, 2024
Hyatt Regency Wichita

8:30 am Doors open, check-in, networking, continental breakfast
9 am Opening Session, Collaborative Circles
10:10-10:30 am Networking Break
10:30-11:45 am Huddles
11:45 am-12:15 pm Lunch Service
12:15-12:55 pm Interactive Panel
12:55-1:10 pm Networking Break
1:10-2:05 pm Afternoon Huddles & Medley
2:05-2:15 pm Networking Break
2:15-3 pm Closing Session

The NetWorked for Change Conference

is made possible thanks to the support of these fine sponsors:

Needing Hotel Accommodations?

Hotel accommodations are in addition to conference registration fees. Although the NetWorked hotel block is now closed, you may book on your own with the Hyatt host hotel or at nearby hotels while rooms last.

HYATT WICHITA - HOST HOTEL

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES DOWNTOWN

AMBASSADOR HOTEL

Hotel

Speaker Gallery

2024 Speaker Gallery

Jonathan Long

VP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
Tulsa Regional Chamber
Morning Keynote

Lea Ann Seiler

Manager, Entrepreneurship Southwest Region
NetWork Kansas
Co-Emcee

Taylor Overton

Director, Office of Minority & Women Business Development, Kansas Department of Commerce,
Co-Emcee

Virginia Barnes

Director, Blue Health Initiatives,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas,
Huddle Leader

Jeff Usher

Director of Institutional Partnerships and Issue Mobilization,
Kansas Health Foundation,
Huddle Leader

Sarah LaRosh

Director of E-Community Engagement,
NetWork Kansas,
Huddle Leader

Shelly Prichard

President & CEO,
Wichita Foundation, Presenter

Sarah Green

Co-Director,
Kansas Sampler Foundation,
Huddle Leader

Jeffrey Tucker

Executive Director,
K-State Technology Development Institute, Panelist

Nancy Knopp Daniels

Community Vitality Specialist, K-State Research & Extension,
Huddle Leader

Christina M. Long

Director,
NetWorked,
Panel Emcee

Marci Penner

Co-Director,
Kansas Sampler Foundation,
Presenter

Marquetta Atkins-Woods

Founder/Executive Director,
Destination, Inc.
Presenter

Melissa Vincent

Executive Director,
Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship,
Huddle Leader

Kayla Savage

Director of Community Engagement,
Kansas Department of Commerce,
Panelist

Jenn Laird

Manager, Urban Engagement,
NetWork Kansas
Presenter

Valerie Black

Community Impact Officer, Kansas Health Foundation,
Huddle Leader

Jade Piros de Carvalho

Director, Kansas Office of Broadband Development,
Kansas Department of Commerce,
Presenter

James Roberts

James Roberts, Strategic Initiatives Manager,
Public Policy and Management Center, Wichita State University,
Afternoon Keynote Speaker

Corey Mohn

President and Executive Director,
CAPS Network,
NetWork Kansas Board Member,
Presenter

Renee Duxler

President & CEO,
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
Presenter

Misty Bruckner

Director, Public Policy and Management Center, Wichita State University,
Afternoon Keynote Speaker

Chan Brown

Director of Community Initiatives,
Kansas Health Foundation,
Huddle Leader

Raquel Arellano

Director of Entrepreneurship, Seward County Development Corporation,
Presenter

Imagene Harris

Imagene, Vice President, Impact Investment Services,
NetWork Kansas
Panelist