Thursday, November 6

Unity Summit 2025: Voices That Shape, Futures That Rise

By Unity Management

Key areas will advance Health & Wellness, strengthen Education & Literacy, expand Economic Opportunity, and elevate Media & Culture

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Location

Heartland Whole Health Institute

850 Museum Way Bentonville, AR 72712

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Agenda

Day 1

Day 2

8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Opening Remarks

John Gaiters, Founder of Unity Brands Management

Stephanie Orman, Mayor of Bentonville

8:40 AM - 9:40 AM

Health & Wellness – The Intersection of Culture, Health and Leadership

DR. Creshelle Nash, MD, MPH, Director of Health Equity

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM

Education & Literacy Panel – Bridging Generations for An Education Revolution

Jarren Small, Founder of Ready With a Rapper

Stephanie Sutton, Head of Engagement + Comm at YELLOW

10:55 AM - 11:55 AM

Education & Literacy Session – Creativity in the Age of AI

President Dr. Shantay Bolton, Columbia College Chicago

Jenna Davis

Rojhat Avsar, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics

Nathan Ross, Design Leader and Technologist

11:55 AM - 12:40 PM

Fireside Chat – The State of Arkansas

Jay Silveria, President of Univ. of Arkansas

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

Community Lunch (Sponsored by Smitty's Garage)

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Highlights

1 day 4 hours
In person
Free parking

About this event

Community • Other

Welcome to the 5th Unity Summit 2025: Voices That Shape, Futures That Rise

Culture • Wellness • Opportunity

The theme of this year’s Summit — Voices That Shape, Futures That Rise — reflects our commitment to bringing powerful voices together to inspire real change. On November 6–7, 2025, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Unity are proud to co-partner to host the Unity Summit 2025, a two-day convening designed to bridge generations and sectors in pursuit of impact.

Through the pillars of Culture, Wellness & Opportunity, the Summit will explore four key areas: advancing Health & Wellness in communities, strengthening Education & Literacy, expanding Economic Opportunity, and elevating Media & Culture as drivers of connection and creativity.

This immersive experience will bring together influential voices from business, education, the arts, and community alongside emerging leaders from around the globe — sparking bold conversations, sharing cross-sector insights, and generating solutions that shape tomorrow.

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Unity Management

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