2025 Revitalize & Innovate Symposium - DAY 2 PANELS AND SPEAKERS

USC Builds

2025 Revitalize & Innovate Symposium - DAY 2  PANELS AND SPEAKERS at The Strong on June 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time)

The Strong National Museum of Play

USC Builds will proudly host the first-ever Revitalize &amp; Innovate Symposium—a landmark two-day gathering that brings together visionary developers, influential community innovators and impactful social leaders from across the country to address one urgent question: How do we build vibrant, inclusive and economically resilient communities?Sponsored by the City of Rochester, this inaugural event offers a powerful platform to share bold ideas, showcase transformative development projects—from D.C., Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Rochester and beyond—and spark strategic partnerships that drive sustainable and inclusive community growth.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Day 2 - June 26, 2025 Day two of the symposium will take place from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Strong, located at One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607. In addition to our panel discussions, we are excited to announce former Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams as our confirmed keynote speaker: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dcpolicycenter.org/people/anthony-a-williams/__;!!Ky_EEBO7uzqqD3I!6tzm7FzY77MqkttgsbZa4LDBKO9Z1AgLiEy_FO2VYl63lx6umvS585QfZqfQ_662mALrPXbyhuuIB9Th8nTqgB8nsE2L6hnX$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dcpolicycenter.org/people/anthony-a-williams/__;!!Ky_EEBO7uzqqD3I!6tzm7FzY77MqkttgsbZa4LDBKO9Z1AgLiEy_FO2VYl63lx6umvS585QfZqfQ_662mALrPXbyhuuIB9Th8nTqgB8nsE2L6hnX$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/people/anthony-a-williams/</a>.Bonus Access at The Strong While exhibit access will not be available during lunch or breaks, symposium attendees are invited to explore The Strong’s world-renowned exhibits after the program concludes on Day 2—until the museum closes at 5 p.m. It's a great opportunity to unwind, reflect and play. Please note that food and beverages are not permitted in exhibit areas.Hotel Information A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn &amp; Suites located at 101 South Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607. The Hampton Inn has graciously extended the block to accommodate a range of travel plans or extended stays—rooms are available for arrival as early as June 24 and departure as late as June 28. Guests are not obligated to book all nights. The discounted group rate is $179 per night [plus tax] and rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made by June 13, 2025.Hotel Booking Link: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/revitalizeinnovatesymposium2025-/" title="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/revitalizeinnovatesymposium2025-/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/revitalizeinnovatesymposium2025-/</a>Hotel Booking By Phone: Call 585-450-3801 and reference Revitalize &amp; Innovate Symposium 2025 when making your reservation.Questions? Please contact Jo Rowe at <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">jo@uscbuilds.com</a> or 585.626.7773. Interested in Sponsoring Instead of Purchasing Individual Tickets? Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to support equitable, community-centered development and gain meaningful visibility among local and national changemakers. If you’re considering sponsorship in place of individual ticket purchases, please contact Jo Rowe at <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">jo@uscbuilds.com</a> or 585.626.7773 for more information and to secure your spot.

Day 1 Agenda

Day 1 - June 25, 2025 [limited capacity]
We will host a networking reception aligned with the Rochester International Jazz Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1RDG, located at 10 Winthrop Street, Rochester, NY 14607. The event will feature food and cocktails, with each participant receiving the opportunity to RSVP for a one-day Jazz Festival pass.

Day 2 Agenda

Day 2 - June 26, 2025
The symposium will take place from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Strong, located at One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607. The day will feature panel discussions showcasing transformative projects from Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Rochester, Washington D.C. and Atlanta. We are excited to announce former Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams as our confirmed keynote speaker: https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/people/anthony-a-williams/.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

2025 Revitalize & Innovate Symposium - DAY 2 PANELS AND SPEAKERS

More events from USC Builds

Discover more events from USC Builds, from Community to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Rochester and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

2025 Revitalize & Innovate Symposium - DAY 2 PANELS AND SPEAKERS

More events from USC Builds

Discover more events from USC Builds, from Community to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Rochester and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.