JOIN US FOR AN INSPIRING EVENT
CULTIVATE
CONFERENCE
RESTORING CULTURE. REBUILDING COMMUNITY. CULTIVATING HEALTHIER SYSTEMS.
OCTOBER 1-2, 2026
Restoring Culture. Rebuilding Community. Cultivating Healthier Systems.
The Cultivate Conference is a two-day gathering designed to equip leaders, organizations, institutions, and community members who are committed to building safer and healthier communities.
This is not just another conference. It is a call to cultivate safer and healthier communities for families, neighborhoods, institutions, and systems.
Across our cities we see the symptoms of broken culture: violence, division, disconnection, and lack of opportunity. But we also know that when leaders and communities come together with shared purpose, real change is possible.
The Cultivate Conference brings together leaders from community organizations, education systems, faith communities, justice systems, public health, businesses, philanthropists, and civic leadership to explore how collaboration can restore culture and strengthen communities.
What We Will Explore
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Over two impactful days we will explore:
• Community violence prevention and intervention
• Building restorative ecosystems across systems
• Strengthening families and neighborhoods
• Addressing trauma and improving well-being
• Reentry pathways that support successful reintegration and long-term stability for returning citizens
• Workforce development and economic empowerment
• Career pathways that connect individuals to meaningful employment
• Industry-aligned workforce training that prepares participants for real job opportunities
• Cross-sector partnerships that lead to real outcomes
• Practical strategies for sustainable community change
This gathering is for anyone who believes that community transformation requires collaboration, leadership, and intentional action.
Why “Cultivate”?
Cultivation requires patience, intentionality, and stewardship.
Just as farmers cultivate soil so healthy crops can grow, communities must cultivate the conditions that allow people and institutions to thrive.
That means creating environments where:
• Families are supported
• Youth have opportunity and mentorship
• Neighborhoods are safer
• Institutions work together
• Community leaders collaborate for long-term change
The Cultivate Conference focuses on how to build those conditions together.
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Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for leaders and practitioners who care about the health and future of their communities.
You will benefit from attending if you are a:
• Community violence intervention practitioner
• Nonprofit leader
• Faith leader
• Educator or school administrator
• Civic or city leader
• Public health professional
• Justice system practitioner
• Business leader
• Philanthropic leader or foundation partner
• Workforce development professional
• Youth mentor or credible messenger
• Student or emerging leader
• Community advocate
Whether you work in community organizations, schools, government, neighborhoods, businesses, or faith communities, this conference will help you explore practical approaches to strengthening communities.
What You Will Experience
Participants will engage in:
• Keynote sessions from national and local leaders
• Cross-sector panel conversations
• Practical workshops and training sessions
• Case studies from communities doing this work
• Opportunities to build partnerships and collaborations
• Strategies you can bring back to your community
This will be a space for learning, connection, and practical action.
Coming Soon
We are currently preparing a lineup of leaders who are advancing innovative work in:
• Community violence intervention
• Youth development
• Restorative practices
• Public safety and prevention
• Workforce and economic mobility
• Cross-sector collaboration