Into the Afroverse Summit invites you to join us on October 14th at NXTVN for an extraordinary one-day journey into Afrofuturism. This groundbreaking event brings together a constellation of local and global artists, innovators, and scholars, united in their mission to explore the infinite possibilities of Black Futures and unleash the full power of Black creativity.

In addition to the panels & workshops, the Summit experience include an arcade lounge by Third Space, curated vendors and a NXTHVN exhibition featuring Saya Woolfalk.

KEYNOTES

Welcome Address: Dr. Reynaldo Anderson, Associate Professor of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University; Executive Director and co-founder of the Black Speculative Arts Movement; and co-editor of the books Afrofuturism 2.0: The Rise of Astro-Blackness and The Black Speculative Arts Movement: Black Futurity, Art+Design.

Closing Keynote: Ingrid LaFleur is a globally recognized curator, design innovationist, pleasure activist and Afrofuturist committed to exploring and implementing forward-thinking solutions across multidisciplinary industries including but not limited to art, technology, education, social enterprise, and finance.

10:30am Check-in & Registration

12:00pm Opening Keynote: Dr. Reynaldo Anderson

12:45 Breakout Sessions

Young Black & Out of this World: Salwa Abdussabur, Founder & Executive Director of Black Haven, Angel Dahfay Founder of Sweet & Sounds, Dom McLennon, Producer & Artist moderated by Sha McAllister
Finding Your North Star: Dreambuilding Workshop facilitated by Portal X Creator Lolade Siyonbola **FULL**

2:30 Core Panel

Building a Black Tomorrow: Aya Beckles-Swanson, Executive Director of The Lab at Conncorp, & Anne-Marie-Knight, Executive Director of the Black Business Alliance, moderated by Markeshia Ricks

3:45 Breakout Sessions

Black in the Metaverse: Ira Revels Founder of Black Tech Futures Media, & Khamani Harrison, CEO & founder of The Key Bookstore, & Raheem Nelson, Artist, moderated by Olori Lolade Siyonbola, Founder of NoirLabs
Exploring Afrofuturism Through Food: Keem Hughley & Chef Toya Henry of Bronze in conversation with local radio host and producer Babz Rawls Ivy

5:00 Core Panel

Afrofuturism & Visual Culture (in Partnership with NXTHVN): Saya Woolfalk, Jahmane, & Dr. Semente, moderated by Juanita Sunday

6:15 Closing Keynote: Ingrid LaFleur

6:45 Social featuring DJ Ch'Varda