The Pharrell Williams Mighty Dream Forum, a first-of-its-kind gathering designed by Grammy Award-winning musician and philanthropist Pharrell Williams, is set to facilitate progressive conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The forum will include music, sports, and comedy talent, but the primary focus will be on business. Pharrell will moderate daily discussions with business and thought leaders, while also featuring conversations on health equity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Norfolk, Virginia-based event will also host pitch competitions for local entrepreneurs, community-centered programming, a business block party, and nightly networking opportunities with food and entertainment. Supported by sponsors like H&M, Publicis Groupe, Black Ambition, and YELLOW, tickets for the forum are still available.
Introduction
From Black Girl Nerds
Pharrell Williams and the Mighty Dream Forum
GRAMMY Award-winning, Academy Award-nominated Musician and Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Pharrell Williams revealed additional guest speakers and details regarding his first-of-its-kind gathering designed to facilitate idea exchange, networking, and progressive conversation about matters of diversity, equity and inclusion, MIGHTY DREAM FORUM.
The Business Elite Descend Upon Norfolk, Virginia
MIGHTY DREAM has music, sports and comedic talent, but the focus is definitely business. Pharrell has been impressed and inspired by the willingness of business leaders to engage in this important conversation.
Wide Awake: A Mighty Dream rooted in Modern Realities (Health, Finance and Innovation)
The forum will feature daily level-setting conversations on health equity, entrepreneurship, and innovation, with notable speakers from various industries contributing to the programming.
Pharrell Williams: Musician, Designer, Entrepreneur and Moderator
Pharrell will lead daily conversations with business leaders and thought leaders, fostering dialogue and solutions.
Nationally and Even Globally-Focused, but Always Community-Inspired
While attendees come from around the world, the forum’s conversations are uniquely suited for Norfolk, Virginia, a region with a rich history of African American contributions to progress.
Pitch Competitions
Local entrepreneurs will have opportunities to showcase their businesses during various pitch competitions at the forum.
Community-Centered Programming and Entertainment
The forum will host a variety of programming and entertainment events designed for the community, including discussions on Web3 and music storytelling.
Business Block Party
The NEON District of downtown Norfolk will host a Business Block Party showcasing local businesses in partnership with Black BRAND and Black Ambition.
Nightly Food and Entertainment
Each day will conclude with networking, drinks, dinner, and performances from artists like Saba, Thundercat, and Kaytranada.
Sponsors and Programming Partners
The forum is supported by sponsors and partners including H&M, Publicis Groupe, Black Ambition, and YELLOW, among others.
Tickets Remain Available
Limited tickets are still available for the Corporate, Emerging Entrepreneur, and Student levels, as well as for the NEON District Business Block Party.
Question & Answer
What is the Pharrell Williams Mighty Dream Forum?
The Pharrell Williams Mighty Dream Forum is a first-of-its-kind gathering designed to facilitate progressive conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a primary focus on business.
Who will be moderating the discussions at the forum?
Pharrell Williams himself will moderate daily discussions with business and thought leaders, fostering dialogue and solutions.
What kind of events can attendees expect at the forum?
Attendees can expect pitch competitions for local entrepreneurs, community-centered programming, a business block party, and nightly networking opportunities with food and entertainment.
Which sponsors are supporting the Pharrell Williams Mighty Dream Forum?
The forum is supported by sponsors like H&M, Publicis Groupe, Black Ambition, and YELLOW, among others.
