The third annual FutureLAND Conference—an event designed to inspire innovation and foster collaboration among community leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers—this Thursday, Oct. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 12 at Playhouse Square.

Hosted by founding partners The City of Cleveland, United Black Fund, and JumpStart, the transformative event brings together local and national thought leaders, industry innovators, and content creators to explore ways in which tech shapes the entrepreneur ecosystem and creative economy.

Futureland 2023“The conference was developed to provide a platform to spotlight diverse local-regional talent, amplify entrepreneurship through the lens of technology, innovation and culture, as well as signal to the globe that Cleveland is a great place to launch startups, own a small business or build a progressive career in technology led industries,” FutureLAND founding partner Teleange' Thomas said in a statement.

This year’s theme is “Evolve,” centered on exploring how we can adapt to and shape the future of Cleveland through actionable insights and partnerships. The event promises an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, interactive workshops, networking opportunities and panel discussions aimed at fostering collaboration and sparking new ideas.

Speakers include Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter; Cole Bennett, founder & CEO of Lyrical Lemonade; Chris Gray, co-founder of Scholly and Path; and Kim Lewis, co-founder & CEO of Curlmix, just to name a few. One highlight is the Youth Hack-a-Thon, a team-based challenge giving area teens the opportunity to work together in devising innovative solutions that address local issues.

The conference will also feature a showcase of local entrepreneurs and innovative projects that highlight the rich talent and creativity within the Cleveland community. Parties are scheduled for each night as well.

“FutureLAND Conference is not just about ideas,” says Charron Leeper, FutureLAND co-founder and creative director. “It’s about actionable steps that will shape our city for generations to come.”

General admission ticket prices start at $69.99 and includes access to all conference activities and events in the Playhouse Square and a swag bag. Student discounts and City Club Forum with Kickstarter’s Everette Taylor are also available. Registration ends Thursday, Oct. 10.