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Toward a Shared Vision
September 16, 2021 - September 17, 2021
Join us for a two-day virtual convening of Inland Empire community leaders from education, business, government, and nonprofit sectors who share a vision for increasing equitable educational attainment, adding more qualified people to the workforce, and contributing to a thriving regional economy. Event participants will work together in sessions and workshops to discuss collaborative solutions that will drive transformation.
“Our ability to work together is what accelerates real transformational change,” said Dr. Carlos Ayala, President & CEO of GIA. “It begins with increasing educational attainment through an efficient, high-quality education system with a specific emphasis on accelerating success for historically marginalized groups. This, in turn, fuels a robust Inland Empire economy and creates wealth and prosperity for all residents of the region.”
Dr. Carlos Ayala President & CEO, Growing Inland Achievement
Schedule at a Glance
Day 1 – Thursday, September 16
9:00am – 10:30am
Opening Welcome and Keynotes
Speakers coming soon
10:50am – 11:30am
GIA Board Fireside Chats
Featuring GIA’s Board of Directors
11:50am – 12:30am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Regional resources, tools, and issues of interest
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Lunch and Networking Lounge
Featuring DJ Steve Vassor
1:00pm – 1:40pm
Bright Ideas, Brighter Futures!
Speed networking sessions
1:50pm – 2:20pm
Ignite Sessions
Stories of network collaboration and success
2:20pm – 2:50pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
PART I. A deep dive into GIA Action Network Teams (ANTs)
3:10pm – 3:40pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
PART II. A deep dive into GIA Action Network Teams (ANTs)
Day 2 – Friday, September 17
9:00am – 10:00am
Student Voices
Inland Empire students share their experiences, hopes, and fears
11:20am – 12:00pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Regional resources, tools, and issues of interest
12:15pm – 1:30pm
Lunch and Closing Session
Featuring State Senator Connie Leyva