2024 Forbes Under 30 Summit

September 22-25, 2024 - Cincinnati, OH + Virtual

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Join the world’s top young leaders, founders and creators for a life-changing four days of connecting, learning, teaching and building. The 2024 Forbes Under 30 Summit is more an immersive experience than a static conference—featuring a private concert, A-list speakers, exclusive networking opportunities, industry-focused excursions, local culinary experiences, a legendary bar crawl, a powerful day of community service and more.

 

*You must be 21+ years old to attend the in-person portion of this event.

Speakers & Performers

Big Sean
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Big Sean

GRAMMY-Nominated Artist, Author and Entrepreneur

Ankur Jain
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Ankur Jain

Founder & CEO


Bilt Rewards

Bobbi Althoff

Bobbi Althoff

Comedian & Podcast Host

Metro Boomin
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Metro Boomin


GRAMMY Award-Nominated Diamond-Certified Producer, DJ and Artist

Performer

Josh Harris

Josh Harris

Founder, 26North, Founder, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Managing Partner


Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers & New Jersey Devils

Drew Afualo

Drew Afualo

Content Creator, Women’s Rights Advocate, Podcast Host and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Joe Buck

Joe Buck

Monday Night Football Play-by-Play Commentator


ESPN

Ken Chenault

Ken Chenault

Chairman & Managing Director, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO


American Express

Ken Frazier

Ken Frazier

Chairman of Health Assurance Initiatives, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO


Merck

Tori Dunlap
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Tori Dunlap

Founder & CEO


Her First $100K

Bill Shufelt

Bill Shufelt

Cofounder & CEO


Athletic Brewing Company

Shaboozey

Shaboozey


Singer-Songwriter & Producer

Performer

Rupi Kaur
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Rupi Kaur

Poet, Artist and Performer

Amber Venz Box
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Amber Venz Box

Cofounder & President


LTK

Katie Welch

Katie Welch

Chief Marketing Officer


Rare Beauty

Beatrice Dixon

Beatrice Dixon

Cofounder & CEO


The Honey Pot Company

Dani Austin

Dani Austin

Internet Personality & Founder


Divi

XANDRA

XANDRA

DJ & Content Creator

Justin Tidwell
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Justin Tidwell

Cofounder & CEO


Nowadays

Midge Purce
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Midge Purce

NWSL and U.S. Women’s National Team Player and Creator & Executive Producer of "The Offseason"

Kevin Vilkin
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Kevin Vilkin

Cofounder & Managing Partner


Emergent Strategic Partners

Robyn Delmonte
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Robyn Delmonte

Content Creator & Consultant

Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Lt. Governor of Ohio

Jenny Lei

Jenny Lei

Founder


Freja New York

Judy Thelen

Judy Thelen

Cofounder & CEO


Beli

Councilmember Seth Walsh

Councilmember Seth Walsh


City of Cincinnati

Jordan Bentley
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Jordan Bentley

Founder & CEO


Hypland

Falon Donohue

Falon Donohue

Partner


Narya Capital

Andrew Powell
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Andrew Powell

Cofounder & CEO


Learn To Win

Seth Corder

Seth Corder

Partner


High Alpha

Hanna Cavinder

Hanna Cavinder

Basketball Player, Miami Hurricanes & Cofounder


Hustle Beauty

Haley Cavinder

Haley Cavinder

Basketball Player, Miami Hurricanes & Cofounder


Hustle Beauty

Jenk Oz
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Jenk Oz

Founder & CEO


Thred Media

J.P. Nauseef

J.P. Nauseef

President & CEO


JobsOhio

Councilmember Reggie Harris

Councilmember Reggie Harris


City of Cincinnati

Randall Lane

Randall Lane

Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder


Forbes

Steven Bertoni

Steven Bertoni

Assistant Managing Editor, Founders


Forbes

Maggie McGrath

Maggie McGrath

Editor, ForbesWomen and Senior Editor


Forbes

Alexandra York

Alexandra York

Associate Editor, Under 30


Forbes

Jabari Young

Jabari Young

Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead


Forbes

Maneet Ahuja

Maneet Ahuja

Editor-at-Large & Founder, Iconoclast


Forbes

Mike Federle

Mike Federle

Chief Executive Officer


Forbes

Matt Craig

Matt Craig

Reporter


Forbes

Moira Forbes

Moira Forbes

President and Publisher, ForbesWomen & Executive Vice President


Forbes

Women In Sports Speakers

Renee Montgomery

Renee Montgomery

2x WNBA Champion and Co-Owner & VP


Atlanta Dream

Sarah Nurse
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Sarah Nurse

PWHL Player & Olympic Gold Medalist


Canadian Women's National Team

Samantha Tan

Samantha Tan

Championship Racing Car Driver and Team Owner

Midge Purce
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Midge Purce

NWSL and U.S. Women’s National Team Player and Creator & Executive Producer of "The Offseason"

Moira Forbes

Moira Forbes

President and Publisher, ForbesWomen & Executive Vice President


Forbes

Diana Flores
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Diana Flores

NFL Ambassador & World Champion Flag Football Athlete

Hanna Cavinder

Hanna Cavinder

Basketball Player, Miami Hurricanes & Cofounder


Hustle Beauty

Haley Cavinder

Haley Cavinder

Basketball Player, Miami Hurricanes & Cofounder


Hustle Beauty

Simone  Manuel

Simone Manuel

Olympic Gold Medalist and Cofounder


TOGETHXR

Kara Nortman

Kara Nortman

Managing Partner


Monarch Collective

Tisha Alyn

Tisha Alyn

Golf Media Personality & Former Professional Golfer

Whitney Haslam Johnson

Whitney Haslam Johnson

Managing Partner


Haslam Sports Group

Cindy Parlow Cone

Cindy Parlow Cone

President


U.S. Soccer

NiJaree Canady

NiJaree Canady

Pitcher/Utility


Texas Tech Softball

Jessi Miley-Dyer

Jessi Miley-Dyer

Commissioner


World Surf League

Kristi Coleman

Kristi Coleman

President


Carolina Panthers

Esther Wallace

Esther Wallace

Founder & Creative Director


Playa Society Sportswear

Katlyn Gao

Katlyn Gao

Co-Founder & CEO


LOVB (League One Volleyball)

Tori Huster

Tori Huster

President


National Women’s Soccer League Players Association

Natalie White
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Natalie White

Founder & CEO


Moolah Kicks

Ashten Smith-Gooden
Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Ashten Smith-Gooden

Co-Founder and COO


Swish Cultures

Shea Dawson

Shea Dawson

Senior Director of Athlete Relations & Partnership Development


Overtime

Maggie McGrath

Maggie McGrath

Editor, ForbesWomen and Senior Editor


Forbes

Randall Lane

Randall Lane

Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder


Forbes

Jabari Young

Jabari Young

Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead


Forbes

Agenda

Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change

12:00 p.m.

Registration Opens

Before our Summit officially kicks off, we encourage you to pick up your Summit badge. Badges will be required for all official Summit activities. Please note registration will close at 8:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Networking & Happy Hour

If you’d like to mix and mingle ahead of the concert, we invite attendees to stop by our outdoor beer garden for drinks and networking.

6:00 p.m.

Venue Doors Open

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Under 30 Music Festival

The famous Forbes Under 30 Music Festival kicks off our flagship Summit. Join the Forbes Under 30 community for our exclusive concert Vfeaturing unforgettable performances by Cincinnati-born DJ XANDRA, rising superstar Shaboozey and Grammy-nominated, diamond-certified producer and DJ Metro Boomin!

Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change

9:00 a.m.

Doors Open

10:00 a.m.

Welcome To Ohio

J.P. Nauseef, President & CEO, JobsOhio

Jon Husted, Lt. Governor of Ohio

10:10 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder, Forbes

 

10:20 a.m.

Pro Playbook: How To Become A Master Storyteller In An Ever-Changing World

Joe Buck, Monday Night Football Play-by-Play Commentator, ESPN

Interviewer: Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder, Forbes

10:50 a.m.

Brewing Up A New Billion Dollar Industry

Bill Shufelt, Cofounder & CEO, Athletic Brewing Company

Justin Tidwell, Cofounder & CEO, Nowadays

Moderator: Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor, Founders, Forbes

11:10 a.m.

Sweet Success: How To Build And Sell A Hundred Million Dollar Start-up

Beatrice Dixon, Cofounder & CEO, The Honey Pot Company

Interviewer: Maggie McGrath, Editor, ForbesWomen and Senior Editor, Forbes

11:30 a.m.

Spotlight: Unlocking Financial Freedom

Tori Dunlap, Founder & CEO, Her First $100K

11:35 a.m.

Bilt To Grow: From The Under 30 To Billionaire List

Ankur Jain, Founder & CEO, Bilt Rewards

Interviewer: Mike Federle, CEO, Forbes

11:55 a.m.

Forbes Under 30 Summit Service Day Preview

Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder, Forbes

12:00 p.m.

Developing A Brand That Gen Z Will Love

Jordan Bentley, Founder & CEO, Hypland

Jenny Lei, Founder, Freja New York

Jenk Oz, Founder & CEO, Thred Media

Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes

12:20 p.m.

Lessons From Two Business Legends

Ken Chenault, Chairman & Managing Director, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO, American Express

Ken Frazier, Chairman of Health Assurance Initiatives, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO, Merck

Moderator: Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor, Founders, Forbes

12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Food Truck Fest

Enjoy lunch in The Outdoor Plaza and try out some of Cincinnati’s top food vendors. They’ll be serving up delicious eats including tacos, pizza, acai bowls, macaroni and cheese, lobster and much more.

1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Breakout Lister Networking

Interested in networking with other Under 30 Listers? Head to the Lister Lounge for industry-based meet-ups. See below for schedule.

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Marketing & Media

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Creative Economy

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Drew Afualo Book Signing

Meet Drew Afualo and get a signed copy of her new book “Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve.”

 

Please note: Copies are limited and are available on a first come, first-served basis.

2:45 p.m.

From Musician To Mogul

Metro Boomin, GRAMMY Award-Nominated Diamond-Certified Producer, DJ and Artist

Interviewer: Matt Craig, Reporter, Forbes

3:10 p.m.

Creator Cash: Turning Millions Of Followers Into Millions In Sales

Dani Austin, Internet Personality & Founder, Divi

Amber Venz Box, Cofounder & President, LTK

Moderator: Maneet Ahuja, Editor-at-Large & Founder, Iconoclast, Forbes

3:30 p.m.

Game On: How To Drive Massive Growth And Customer Loyalty

Andrew Powell, Cofounder & CEO, Learn To Win

Judy Thelen, Cofounder & CEO, Beli

Moderator: Jabari Young, Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead, Forbes

3:50 p.m.

Loud And Clear: Using Your Voice To Build A Brand And Movement

Drew Afualo, Content Creator, Women’s Rights Advocate, Podcast Host and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Interviewer: Maggie McGrath, Editor, ForbesWomen and Senior Editor, Forbes

4:15 p.m.

Pitch Perfect: Raising Cash In Today’s Economy

Seth Corder, Partner, High Alpha

Falon Donohue, Partner, Narya Capital

Kevin Vilkin, Cofounder & Managing Partner, Emergent Strategic Partners

Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes

4:40 p.m.

Playing To Win: Life Lessons From The Boardroom To The Owner’s Box

Josh Harris, Founder, 26North, Founder, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Managing Partner, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils

Interviewer: Maneet Ahuja, Editor-at-Large & Founder, Iconoclast, Forbes

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Pickleball Under The Stars

Feeling competitive? Meet us on the courts for an evening of America’s fastest-growing sport—pickleball! We’ll have a mix of casual play and guided instruction for beginners, plus free non-alcoholic beer for all attendees! Please note capacity is limited and separate registration will be required to reserve your spot.

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Under 30 City Crawl

Join us for the Under 30 Summit City Crawl! This year we’ll be taking over a series of spaces in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood for an evening of fun activities, drink specials and building connections.

Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Strava Pop Up Running Club

Kick off the day with an energizing “Forbes 5K” (3 mile) scenic run through Cincinnati led by Strava ambassador Lydia Keating.

We recommend participants download the Strava app ahead of the run.

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Women In Sports At Under 30 Summit

[REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Visit the Summit App, Brella, to save your seat] As an extension of the Under 30 Summit, Forbes will host a first-of-its-kind Women in Sports event–examining the dynamic forces propelling women’s sports into an unprecedented era of expansion and growth.

Shuttles will begin departing at 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cincinnati Tours & Experiences

We’re partnering with local experience curators to put together a variety of activities that highlight Cincinnati’s diversity, creativity and contagious passion. Separate registration will be required for each activity–more information to come.

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Breakout Lister Networking

Interested in networking with other Under 30 Listers? Head to the Lister Lounge for industry-based meet-ups. See below for schedule.

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Social Impact & Education

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Money & Investing

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Technology & AI

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Science & Healthcare

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Insider Tips On How To Make The Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Have you dreamed of being on the Forbes Under 30 list? If so, don’t miss this interactive session where we’ll share exclusive tips and insights into how to make the coveted list. Join us for a conversation and Q&A with the editors.

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

The Really Good Podcast – Live from the Forbes Under 30 Summit!

Join comedian Bobbi Althoff for a live recording of her hit podcast “The Really Good Podcast,” with special guest poet, performer, artist–and Under 30 lister–Rupi Kaur! 

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Under 30 Lister Roundtable Lunches

Attend Under 30 roundtable discussions led by Listers trailblazing their respective industries. These curated conversations should lead to deeper understanding of the most pressing topics in today’s economy. And you don’t need to be a subject matter expert–just come hungry to learn.

Please note: Roundtables will be capped at 15 participants and are exclusively for Forbes Under 30 Listers. Registration will be required and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Food Truck Fest

Enjoy lunch in The Outdoor Plaza and try out some of Cincinnati’s top food vendors. They’ll be serving up delicious eats including tacos, pizza, acai bowls, macaroni and cheese, lobster and much more.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Rupi Kaur Book Signing

Meet Rupi Kaur and get a signed copy of her book “Milk and Honey: 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition.”

 

Please note: Copies are limited and are available on a first come, first-served basis.

3:00 p.m.

Welcome Remarks

Councilmember Reggie Harris, City of Cincinnati

Councilmember Seth Walsh, City of Cincinnati

3:10 p.m.

Beating The Odds: Turning Youth Into A Competitive Advantage

Haley Cavinder, Basketball Player, Miami Hurricanes & Cofounder, Hustle Beauty

Hanna Cavinder, Basketball Player, Miami Hurricanes & Cofounder, Hustle Beauty

Midge Purce, NWSL and U.S. Women’s National Team Player

Moderator: Moira Forbes, President and Publisher, ForbesWomen & Executive Vice President, Forbes

3:35 p.m.

Social Media Breakout Stars’ Guide To Diversifying Your Brand

Bobbi Althoff, Comedian & Podcast Host

Tori Dunlap, Founder & CEO, Her First $100K

XANDRA, Content Creator & DJ

Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes

4:00 p.m.

Spotlight: The AI Roadmap: Steering Businesses Toward An Ethical Future

David Choi, AI Researcher, Anthropic

4:05 p.m.

Cracking The Storytelling Code For The Next Generation

Robyn Delmonte, Content Creator & Consultant

Katie Welch, Chief Marketing Officer, Rare Beauty

Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes

4:30 p.m.

Spotlight Performance

Rupi Kaur, Poet, Artist & Performer

4:40 p.m.

Managing Music, Mental Health And Making It Big: A Town Hall With Big Sean

Big Sean, GRAMMY-Nominated Artist, Author and Entrepreneur

Interviewer: Jabari Young, Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead, Forbes

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Under 30 Block Party

Join us as we close out the Summit with an unforgettable block party bash! There will be music, food, games, special surprises and more!

Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Under 30 Service Day

We’ll give back to the Cincinnati community with a half-day of service. Various Service Day activities will be available. Separate registration will be required for all activities–more information to come.

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Attending the 30 Under 30 Summit was an unparalleled experience. The energy, innovation, and sheer brilliance of the young minds gathered there was nothing short of inspiring.

2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Attendee

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with likeminded individuals in a fun, social environment. Since the event, I am in ongoing conversations with individuals I met and plan to work with them in the future!

2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Attendee

While very exciting to participate, the experience felt really grounding and human. I was fortunate to see and/or connect with diverse panels of execs and learn that their journeys are unique and being personable in business is a huge soft skill.

2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Attendee

Forbes U30 Summit was an incredible opportunity for me to experience a new side of a city, forge impactful relationships, and hear first hand from industry moguls.

2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Attendee

All three days were full with inspiring, passionate change makers. So grateful for this community!

2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Attendee

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