Plenary Sessions
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Plenary Sessions
OPENING PLENARY SESSION
October 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ken Lombard
Former President, Starbucks Entertainment/Business Development Expert
Kenneth (Ken) T. Lombard has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s top experts on business development. In 2005, he was featured in Newsweek magazine as one of “Ten Big Thinkers for Big Business.” With broad experience that ranges from investment banking, to economic development, to corporate expansion, Lombard most recently served as President of Starbucks Entertainment, a position he held from 2004 to 2008. Read more.
PLENARY SESSION
October 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
David McDonald
Author, Saving America's Cities
David McDonald has observed firsthand the exodus out of hundreds of cities, many over a period of several decades. He observed what cities did to try to regain their lost "vibrance." Time after time, each city made virtually the same mistake and almost never seemed to win. Understanding the true nature of the exodus is critical to understanding the solution–and there is a solution. Several stellar cities did the right things to save themselves–most of them by accident. And when each of these cities did these key things, they won...Always! Read more.
CLOSING PLENARY SESSION & AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE PRESENTATIONS
October 25 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Olympic Gold Medalist, Widely Regarded as "The World's Greatest Female Athlete"
As one of the most decorated female athletes of all-time, Jackie dominated the track and field circuit for 13 years and won three gold, one silver and two bronze medals spanning four Olympic Games during her illustrious career.
Jackie has recently embarked upon a nationwide effort to enhance the comprehensive health of our nation’s communities through the promotion of healthy lifestyles. She has also joined forces with the 77-year-old Farm Foundation to address the availability of healthy foods in challenged communities throughout the United States.
As the inaugural recipient of the Humanitarian Athlete of the Year, Joyner-Kersee is known worldwide for her interest in aiding others. She has helped to build the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Youth Center Foundation in her hometown of East St. Louis, Ill., that has raised more than $12 million. Read more
