Join the world’s top young leaders, founders and creators for a life-changing four days of connecting, learning, teaching and building. The 2024 Forbes Under 30 Summit is more an immersive experience than a static conference—featuring a private concert, A-list speakers, exclusive networking opportunities, industry-focused excursions, local culinary experiences, a legendary bar crawl, a powerful day of community service and more.
*You must be 21+ years old to attend the in-person portion of this event.
Speakers & Performers
![Big Sean](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bigsean20-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Big Sean
GRAMMY-Nominated Artist, Author and Entrepreneur
![Ankur Jain](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2ankur_287x287_acf_cropped.png)
Ankur Jain
Founder & CEO
Bilt Rewards
![Bobbi Althoff](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Althoff_bobbi-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Bobbi Althoff
Comedian & Podcast Host
![Metro Boomin](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Metro-Boomin_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Metro Boomin
GRAMMY Award-Nominated Diamond-Certified Producer, DJ and Artist
Performer
![Drew Afualo](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Afualo_Drew1_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Drew Afualo
Content Creator, Women’s Rights Advocate, Podcast Host and New York Times Best-Selling Author
![Ken Chenault](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ken-Chenault-AL-Jacket-Headshot-1-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Ken Chenault
Chairman & Managing Director, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO
American Express
![Ken Frazier](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/KF-Headshot-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Ken Frazier
Chairman of Health Assurance Initiatives, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO
Merck
![Tori Dunlap](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dunlap_Tori-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Tori Dunlap
Founder & CEO
Her First $100K
![Bill Shufelt](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bill-shufelt-headshot-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Bill Shufelt
Cofounder & CEO
Athletic Brewing Company
![Kathryn Newton](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Newton_Kathryn-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Kathryn Newton
Actress
![Shaboozey](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Photo-Credit-Daniel-Prakopcyk-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Shaboozey
Singer-Songwriter & Producer
Performer
![Rupi Kaur](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kaur_Rupi-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Rupi Kaur
Poet, Artist and Performer
![Amber Venz Box](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Venz-Box_Amber-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Amber Venz Box
Cofounder & President
LTK
![Katie Welch](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/RareBeauty_Katie_Welch-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Katie Welch
Chief Marketing Officer
Rare Beauty
![Beatrice Dixon](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dixon_Bea-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Beatrice Dixon
Cofounder & CEO
The Honey Pot Company
![Mark Gainey](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gainey_Mark-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Mark Gainey
Cofounder & President
Strava
![Dani Austin](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Austin_Dani_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Dani Austin
Internet Personality & Founder
Divi
![XANDRA](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/XANDRA-x-BW-Cropped_287x287_acf_cropped.png)
XANDRA
DJ & Content Creator
Performer
![Justin Tidwell](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Justin-Headshot-1-1-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Justin Tidwell
Cofounder & CEO
Nowadays
![Sophia Edelstein](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Edelstein_Sophia_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Sophia Edelstein
Cofounder & Co-CEO
Pair Eyewear
![Kevin Vilkin](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vilkin_kevin_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Kevin Vilkin
Cofounder & Managing Partner
Emergent Strategic Partners
![Robyn Delmonte](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Delmonte_Robyn_287x287_acf_cropped.png)
Robyn Delmonte
Content Creator & Consultant
![Judy Thelen](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Thelen_Judy_287x287_acf_cropped.png)
Judy Thelen
Cofounder & CEO
Beli
![Wes Schroll](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Schroll_Wes2_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Wes Schroll
Founder & CEO
Fetch
![Jenny Lei](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lei_Jenny_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Jenny Lei
Founder
Freja New York
![Falon Donohue](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Donohue_Falon_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Falon Donohue
Partner
Narya Capital
![Kara Brothers](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Brothers_kara-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Kara Brothers
President
Starface
![Seth Corder](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Corder_Seth_287x287_acf_cropped.png)
Seth Corder
Partner
High Alpha
![Randall Lane](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Randall-headshot-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Randall Lane
Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder
Forbes
![Steven Bertoni](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bertoni_Headshot_High_Res_03-07-2024_287x287_acf_cropped.jpeg)
Steven Bertoni
Assistant Managing Editor, Founders
Forbes
![Maggie McGrath](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Maggie-McGrath-2022_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Maggie McGrath
Editor, ForbesWomen and Senior Editor
Forbes
![Alexandra York](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1_287x287_acf_cropped.png)
Alexandra York
Associate Editor, Under 30
Forbes
![Jabari Young](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jabari-Young_287x287_acf_cropped-1.jpg)
Jabari Young
Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead
Forbes
![Maneet Ahuja](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ahuja-Maneet-1-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Maneet Ahuja
Editor-at-Large, Forbes & Founder, Iconoclast
Forbes
![Mike Federle](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Federle-Mike-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Mike Federle
Chief Executive Officer
Forbes
Women In Sports Speakers
![Sarah Nurse](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sarah-Nurse-Brand-Shoot2925-Edit-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Sarah Nurse
PWHL Player & Olympic Gold Medalist
Canadian Women's National Team
![Midge Purce](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1070_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Midge Purce
Forward for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) & NY/NJ Gotham FC
![Kara Nortman](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-1_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Kara Nortman
Managing Partner
Monarch Collective
![Moira Forbes](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/17_MOIRA_FORBES_221103_FORBES_ICONOCLAST_073_RGB-1-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Moira Forbes
President and Publisher, ForbesWomen & Executive Vice President
Forbes
![Tisha Alyn](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_8947-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Tisha Alyn
Golf Media Personality & Former Professional Golfer
![Ashten Smith-Gooden](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ashten-Smith-GoodenCOOSwishCultures_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Ashten Smith-Gooden
Co-Founder and COO
Swish Cultures
![Katlyn Gao](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LOVB_Headshots29111_BW-1-scaled_287x287_acf_cropped.jpg)
Katlyn Gao
Co-Founder & CEO
LOVB (League One Volleyball)
![Jabari Young](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/287x287/filters:format(jpeg)/https://www.forbes.com/connect/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jabari-Young_287x287_acf_cropped-1.jpg)
Jabari Young
Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead
Forbes
Agenda
Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change
12:00 p.m.
Registration Opens
Before our Summit officially kicks off, we encourage you to pick up your Summit badge. Badges will be required for all official Summit activities. Please note registration will close at 8:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Networking & Happy Hour
If you’d like to mix and mingle ahead of the concert, we invite attendees to stop by our outdoor beer garden for drinks and networking.
6:00 p.m.
Venue Doors Open
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Under 30 Music Festival
The famous Forbes Under 30 Music Festival kicks off our flagship Summit. Join the Forbes Under 30 community for our exclusive concert Vfeaturing unforgettable performances by Cincinnati-born DJ XANDRA, rising superstar Shaboozey and Grammy-nominated, diamond-certified producer and DJ Metro Boomin!
Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change
9:00 a.m.
Doors Open
10:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder, Forbes
10:10 a.m.
Welcome To Ohio
Jon Husted, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
10:20 a.m.
Special Opening Keynote
10:50 a.m.
Creator Cash: Turning Millions Of Followers Into Millions In Sales
Dani Austin, Internet Personality & Founder, Divi
Amber Venz Box, Cofounder & President, LTK
Moderator: Maneet Ahuja, Editor-at-Large & Founder, Iconoclast, Forbes
11:15 a.m.
Money Honey: How To Build And Sell A Hundred Million Dollar Start-up
Beatrice Dixon, Cofounder & CEO, The Honey Pot Company
Interviewer: Maggie McGrath, Editor, ForbesWomen and Senior Editor, Forbes
11:35 a.m.
Spotlight
11:40 a.m.
Bilt To Grow: From The Under 30 To Billionaire List
Ankur Jain, Founder & CEO, Bilt Rewards
Interviewer: Mike Federle, CEO, Forbes
12:00 p.m.
Developing A Brand That Gen Z Will Love
Kara Brothers, President, Starface
Sophia Edelstein, Cofounder & Co-CEO, Pair Eyewear
Jenny Lei, Founder, Freja New York
Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes
12:25 p.m.
Lessons From Two Business Legends
Ken Chenault, Chairman & Managing Director, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO, American Express
Ken Frazier, Chairman of Health Assurance Initiatives, General Catalyst and Former Chairman & CEO, Merck
Moderator: Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor, Founders, Forbes
12:50 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Food Truck Fest
Enjoy lunch in The Outdoor Plaza and try out some of Cincinnati’s top food vendors. They’ll be serving up delicious eats including tacos, pizza, acai bowls, macaroni and cheese, lobster and much more.
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Lister Networking
Interested in networking with other Under 30 Listers? Head to the Lister Lounge for industry-based meet-ups. See below for schedule.
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Marketing & Media
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Creative Economy
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Drew Afualo Book Signing
Meet Drew Afualo and get a signed copy of her new book “Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve.”
Please note: Copies are limited and are available on a first come, first-served basis.
2:45 p.m.
From Musician To Mogul
Metro Boomin, GRAMMY Award-Nominated Diamond-Certified Producer, DJ and Artist
Interviewer: Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder, Forbes
3:10 p.m.
Brewing Up A New Billion Dollar Industry
Bill Shufelt, Cofounder & CEO, Athletic Brewing Company
Justin Tidwell, Cofounder & CEO, Nowadays
Moderator: Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor, Founders, Forbes
3:30 p.m.
Loud And Clear: Using Your Voice To Build A Brand And Movement
Drew Afualo, Content Creator, Women’s Rights Advocate, Podcast Host and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Interviewer: Maggie McGrath, Editor, ForbesWomen and Senior Editor, Forbes
3:50 p.m.
Ready Player One: How Gamification Drives Massive Growth
Mark Gainey, Cofounder & Chairman, Strava
Wes Schroll, Founder & CEO, Fetch
Judy Thelen, Cofounder & CEO, Beli
Moderator: Jabari Young, Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead, Forbes
4:15 p.m.
The Perfect Pitch: Raising Cash In Today’s Economy
Seth Corder, Partner, High Alpha
Falon Donohue, Partner, Narya Capital
Kevin Vilkin, Cofounder & Managing Partner, Emergent Strategic Partners
Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes
4:40 p.m.
Special Closing Keynote
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Pickleball Under The Stars
Feeling competitive? Meet us on the courts for an evening of America’s fastest-growing sport—pickleball! We’ll have a mix of casual play and guided instruction for beginners, plus free non-alcoholic beer for all attendees! Please note capacity is limited and separate registration will be required to reserve your spot.
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
The Under 30 City Crawl
Join us for the Under 30 Summit City Crawl! This year we’ll be taking over a series of spaces in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood for an evening of fun activities, drink specials and building connections.
Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Women In Sports At Under 30 Summit
As an extension of the Under 30 Summit, Forbes will host a first-of-its-kind Women in Sports event–examining the dynamic forces propelling women’s sports into an unprecedented era of expansion and growth. Separate registration is required to attend.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Tours & Experiences
We’re partnering with local experience curators to put together a variety of activities that highlight Cincinnati’s diversity, creativity and contagious passion. Separate registration will be required for each activity–more information to come.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Breakout Lister Networking
Interested in networking with other Under 30 Listers? Head to the Lister Lounge for industry-based meet-ups. See below for schedule.
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Social Impact & Education
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Money & Investing
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Technology & AI
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Science & Healthcare
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Insider Tips On How To Make The Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Have you dreamed of being on the Forbes Under 30 list? If so, don’t miss this interactive session where we’ll share exclusive tips and insights into how to make the coveted list. Join us for a conversation and Q&A with the editors.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Special Programming To Be Announced
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Under 30 Lister Roundtable Lunches
Attend Under 30 roundtable discussions led by Listers trailblazing their respective industries. These curated conversations should lead to deeper understanding of the most pressing topics in today’s economy. And you don’t need to be a subject matter expert–just come hungry to learn.
Please note: Roundtables will be capped at 15 participants and are exclusively for Forbes Under 30 Listers. Registration will be required and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Food Truck Fest
Enjoy lunch in The Outdoor Plaza and try out some of Cincinnati’s top food vendors. They’ll be serving up delicious eats including tacos, pizza, acai bowls, macaroni and cheese, lobster and much more.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rupi Kaur Book Signing
Meet Rupi Kaur and get a signed copy of her book “Milk and Honey: 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition.”
Please note: Copies are limited and are available on a first come, first-served basis.
3:00 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
3:10 p.m.
Hollywood’s New Era: Shaking Up A Century-Old Industry
Speakers to be announced
3:30 p.m.
Cracking The Storytelling Code For The Next Generation
Robyn Delmonte, Content Creator & Consultant
Katie Welch, Chief Marketing Officer, Rare Beauty
Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes
3:50 p.m.
Programming To Be Announced
4:15 p.m.
Social Media Breakout Stars’ Guide To Diversifying Your Brand
Bobbi Althoff, Comedian & Podcast Host
Tori Dunlap, Founder & CEO, Her First $100K
XANDRA, Content Creator & DJ
Moderator: Alexandra York, Associate Editor, Under 30, Forbes
4:35 p.m.
Spotlight Performance
Rupi Kaur, Poet, Artist & Performer
4:45 p.m.
Managing Music, Mental Health And Making It Big: A Town Hall With Big Sean
Big Sean, GRAMMY-Nominated Artist, Author and Entrepreneur
Interviewer: Jabari Young, Senior Writer & ForbesBLK Editorial Lead, Forbes
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Under 30 Block Party
Join us as we close out the Summit with an unforgettable block party bash! There will be music, food, games, special surprises and more!
Please Note: Agenda is Subject to Change
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Under 30 Service Day
We’ll give back to the Cincinnati community with a half-day of service. Various Service Day activities will be available. Separate registration will be required for all activities–more information to come.
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