Summit

May 8, 2019

Youth Innovation: March For Our Lives Cofounder Jaclyn Corin

“All children, no matter their country of origin, deserve to feel safe in their schools, their streets, and their homes.” At Tom Tom...

May 8, 2019

Tom Tom 2019: A Live Taping of Slate’s Renowned Podcast, Political Gabfest

Special thanks to The Community Ideas Stations and WVCE PBS! John Dickerson (CBS This Morning), Emily Bazelon (New York Times Magazine),...

May 8, 2019

Tom Tom 2019: Creative Ecosystems Keynote with Superstar Artist Vanessa German

Special thanks to The Community Ideas Stations and WVCE PBS! Vanessa German, a visual and performance artist and founder of ARThouse and...

Mar 22, 2019

Student Semifinalist Teams and Celebrity Judges Announced for 2019 Innovators Cup

Competition challenges undergraduate students from across Virginia to develop innovative solutions to issues facing the commonwealth and...

Mar 19, 2019

Impact Entrepreneurs 2.0: Investing in the Next Generation

A panel of Silicon Valley superstars, impact investors, and national advisors on socially equitable entrepreneurship join forces to...

Mar 17, 2019

Sylvia Earle, Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalist in Citizen Leadership, Keynote Address

Renowned oceanographer and this year’s recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership, shares her story of...

Feb 19, 2019

Summit Update: Over 200 Conference Speakers Announced!

The Tom Tom team is thrilled to share some exciting updates to our speaker lineup for this April’s Summit. At our six conferences you’ll...

Feb 19, 2019

Headlining Event: The Future of Cannabis

Leading entrepreneurs and national experts Jane West, Steve Hawkins, Hope Wiseman, John Hudak, and Jenn Michelle Pedini join us for an...

Feb 13, 2019

Keynote Talk: Art World Impresario Noah Horowitz, Art Basel’s Director, Americas

Noah Horowitz, Director of Art Basel, Americas, runs the art world’s biggest show of the year: Art Basel Miami Beach. He’s also in charge...

Feb 12, 2019

Keynote Talk: Hopstop Founder Chinedu Echeruo and Design Pioneer Pamela Abalu on “Love As the Future

Chinedu Echeruo and Pamela Abalu’s human-centered studio, the Love & Magic Company, has reimagined the concept of “work” and created a...

Feb 12, 2019

Keynote Talk: Superstar Artist Vanessa German

Vanessa German is not only one of America’s most exciting and outstanding visual and performing artists working today. She’s also the...

Jan 29, 2019

Keynote Talk: Parkland Student and March for our Lives Cofounder, Jaclyn Corin

“I hope to help young people recognize their power and potential to make a difference by sharing my experiences.” –Jaclyn Corin Tuesday,...

Jan 21, 2019

Headliner Alert: Slate’s Political Gabfest is Coming to Tom Tom 2019!

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz are heading to the Paramount Theater on April 12 for a night of crackling political...

Jan 15, 2019

2019 Summit: 1st Round of Speakers Announced!

GET PUMPED! 60+ SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED A few first highlights of our 2019 program The Tom Tom team is thrilled to announce some early...

Nov 14, 2018

Calling All College Students: Applications Open NOW!

Tom Tom and American Evolution launch Virginia’s top challenge for up-and-coming entrepreneurs Applications are now open to Virginia...

Nov 9, 2018

First Wave of Badges Released for 2019 Summit & Festival

300 INSPIRING SPEAKERS ARE HEADED TO CHARLOTTESVILLE. SHOULD WE SAVE YOU A SEAT? Tom Tom has officially unlocked its online ticketing...

Jun 27, 2018

US Senator Mark Warner

Founding Story: US Senator Mark Warner Intern to Senator – Warner’s story may begin on and end on Capitol Hill, but the endeavors in...

May 31, 2018

Is There Life After Death? with UVA’s DOPS

Is There Life After Death? with UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies at the 2018 Tom Tom Founders Festival The University of Virginia’s...

May 31, 2018

Honest Tea Cofounder Seth Goldman

Just Eat: The Future of Food at the 2018 Tom Tom Founders Festival Thursday April 12th, 2018 | The Paramount Theater Seth Goldman, the...

May 31, 2018

Just Eat: The Future of Food with Seth Goldman, Melody Barnes, and Greg Asbed

Just Eat: The Future of Food at the 2018 Tom Tom Founders Festival Thursday April 12th, 2018 | The Paramount Theater From climate change...

Society & Justice at the FUTURE FORWARD Conference

What creates a welcoming and equitable community with a shared vision for the future? The Society & Justice Track at the FUTURE FORWARD...

Technology for Good at the FUTURE FORWARD Conference

How does technology and entrepreneurship increase opportunity in the community? The Technology for Good Track at the FUTURE FORWARD...

Our Conscious City Track at the FUTURE FORWARD Conference

What makes us a healthy, mindful, and connected community? The Conscious City Track at the FUTURE FORWARD Conference is a...