Annual Convenings
Where the movement gathers.
II · 2025
Future Forward Summit
Bringing the idea. Supporting the business. Launching the product.
The second Future Forward Summit brought mayors, HBCU presidents, state innovation leaders, and operators into one room to move HBCU talent from idea to company. Powered by Innovate Alabama and convened with NAAAHP, the summit connected capital access programs, industry partners, and founders across the 2150 network.
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Miles College · Birmingham, AL
- Powered by
- Innovate Alabama
On the stage
Randall Woodfin
Mayor of the City of Birmingham, AL — & Innovation Team
Dr. Bobbie Knight
15th President of Miles College
Erskine "Chuck" Faush
CEO & Founder in Residence at 2150 CICG
Angelia Le'Dawn Brooks, Ph.D.
President of NAAAHP
The campaign
1st Annual · 2024
AI Yard Fest
One day tech event. Talent. Culture. Tech.
The inaugural AI Yard Fest brought innovators in tech to Miles College to talk about all things artificial intelligence, networking, and the future of tech careers — a one-day, on-the-yard experience built for students, founders, and the Birmingham tech community.
- When
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 · 9AM – 2PM
- Where
- Learning Resources Center at Miles College · Birmingham, AL
- Powered by
- Latimer
On the stage
Delphine Diallo
Special Guest · A.I. Visual Artist & Fine Art Photographer
Dr. Tonya Perry
Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, Miles College
Erskine "Chuck" Faush
Founder, 2150 Center of Innovation
The campaign
