Join Equiticity at our Third Annual Event, featuring Veronica O. Davis, Author of Inclusive Transportation: Repairing Divided Communities.
Equiticity
The State of Equity: Justice in Motion
Third Annual Event
Saturday, October 2, 2027
5:30 - 7:00 PM Networking Reception & Author Book Signing
7:00 - 9:30 PM Dinner Program & Awards Ceremony
9:30-10:30 PM Post Event Book Signing
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S. Praire Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
Cash Bar
Room block available for September 30- October 5 starting at $299/night. Reservation deadline is Thursday, September 9, 2027
Event Co-Chairs
Freddie C. Fuller II, Executive Vice President & Regional Development Manager, Mott MacDonald
Jerome Horne, Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement, Red Line, Maryland Transit Administration
Keynote Speaker
Veronica O. Davis
National Practice Director, Planning & Environment, AtkinsRéalis
Author, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities
Master of Ceremonies
Malcom Glenn
Founder, MG Equity Consulting
Room Block
The room block is available for September 30 - October 5, starting at $299/night. The room block opens on October 19, 2026, and reservation deadline is September 9, 2027.
Honorees
Cook County Equity Champion
Toni Preckwinkle
President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
(Confirmed)
Chicago Equity Champion
Brandon Johnson
Mayor, City Of Chicago
(Confirmed)
Sponsorship Opportunities Available : eqty.info/3rdsponsorship
Community Mobility Rituals
Neighborhood Walking Tour
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9am Meet
10am to 11am Walk
South Side Sanctuary
4702 South King Drive, Chicago
Community Bicycle Ride
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9am Meet
10am to 12pm Ride
South Side Sanctuary
4702 South King Drive, Chicago
Public Transit Excursion
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9am Meet
10am to 1pm Take Transit
South Side Sanctuary
4702 South King Drive, Chicago
Sponsorship Opportunities Available : eqty.info/3rdsponsorship
Lineup
Veronica O. Davis, Keynote Speaker
Freddie C. Fuller II, Event Co-Chair
Jerome Horne, Event Co-Chair
Malcom Glenn, Master of Ceremonies
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Honoree (Confirmed)
City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Honoree (Confirmed)
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- ages 14+
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 5 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
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Agenda
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Networking Reception & Author Book Signing
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Dinner Program & Awards Ceremony
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