CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a press conference today, Forbes announced updates about its flagship Under 30 Summit, presented by JobsOhio. The event, taking place in Cincinnati on September 22–25, 2024, will convene young entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators from across the world for a chance to network and collaborate with leaders across different industries.
“We’re back in Ohio for the second year and our mission for the 2024 Under 30 Summit is to spotlight the entrepreneurial renaissance across Cincinnati,” said Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor, Forbes. “There’s no time like the present to celebrate the young innovators who are forging new paths forward and creating equitable change across their respective industries and solving for some of the world’s most critical issues.”
The event will kick off on Sunday, September 22, with Forbes’ signature Under 30 concert, with a headline performance by Grammy-nominated producer Metro Boomin and additional performances to be confirmed soon. Attendees will hear from A-list speakers, have access to exclusive networking opportunities, participate in industry-focused excursions, local culinary experiences, a legendary city crawl across Cincinnati, a powerful day of community service and more.
As part of this year’s event, Forbes will host its first-ever Women in Sports event at the Under 30 Summit, examining the dynamic forces propelling women’s sports into an unprecedented era of expansion and growth. Hosted by Moira Forbes, EVP, Forbes & President and Publisher, ForbesWomen, this event – with a state-of-the-art professional soccer stadium as the backdrop to a series of lively panels – will unlock new thinking and expand perspectives while also enabling engaging networking opportunities for the influential community of Under 30 Summit attendees.
“The unprecedented growth and influence of women’s sports is revolutionizing the entire sports landscape, creating billion-dollar opportunities and inspiring a new generation of leaders both on and off the field,” said Moira. “Our inaugural Women in Sports event will serve as a dynamic platform for game-changing athletes, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore this transformative movement and chart the course for its continued expansion and impact.”
Confirmed speakers for the 2024 Forbes Under 30 Summit include:
- Metro Boomin, GRAMMY Award-Nominated, Diamond Certified Producer, DJ and Artist
- Amber Venz Box, Cofounder & President, LTK
- Beatrice Dixon, Cofounder & CEO, The Honey Pot Company
- Sophia Edelstein, Cofounder & Co-CEO, Pair Eyewear
- Ankur Jain, Founder & CEO, Bilt Rewards
- Bill Shufelt, Cofounder & CEO, Athletic Brewing Company
- Justin Tidwell, Cofounder & CEO, NOWADAYS
... And additional names being announced soon.
As part of its three-city tour, the Forbes Under 30 Summit will return to Ohio again next year for the 2025 Under 30 Summit, which will take place in Columbus. Ohio remains at the center of the revitalization of technology, entrepreneurship and innovation across the Midwest, attracting, retaining and expanding businesses and talent across the state. With the support of JobsOhio, an organization committed to the expansion of jobs, businesses and economic growth across the state, Ohio has become home to corporations and individuals alike, seeking innovation and an enhanced quality of life.
“Cincinnati is the perfect backdrop for the 2024 Under 30 Summit, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring our Queen City energy to the event. We are proud to be home to some of the world’s brightest young leaders, and we’re geared up to continue catalyzing innovation and growth across technology, business, and entrepreneurship,” said Aftab Pureval, Mayor of Cincinnati.
Forbes also announced today at an exclusive press event, the first-ever Under 30 Local Cincinnati list, which spotlights young entrepreneurs in cities across the local Cincinnati region. This year’s Under 30 local Cincinnati list includes Elly De La Cruz, Short Stop, Cincinnati Reds; Joe Burrow, Quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals, Hannah Sagel, Brand Director, Procter & Gamble; Emilee Chinn, Photographer, Cincinnati Reds; Molly Rizkallah, CEO, Cincy Carbon; Benny Russert, Director, Vitis Technologies; Emil Barr, Founder, Step Up Social and many more.
To curate the list, Forbes writers and editors worked closely with local industry leaders for their expert recommendations. Candidates were then thoroughly vetted by Forbes and a panel of independent, expert judges on a variety of factors including but not limited to funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness and potential. Those who appear on the final Under 30 Local List are still eligible for future Forbes lists, including the Forbes Under 30 North America, Europe and Asia Lists.
For the full Under 30 Cincinnati Local List and package, visit: here.
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JobsOhio is the Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 Under 30 Summit.
