Acclaimed Journalist Dan Rather to Keynote Tom Tom Founders Festival
Tom Tom announced today that news icon Dan Rather will speak at the seventh annual Tom Tom Founders Festival, offering a keynote address...
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- Jan 15, 2018
Charlottesville Needs a Signature Dish
Dear Charlottesville, We need your help. Our region’s great culinary minds are in search of Charlottesville’s signature dish. Craig...
- Jan 9, 2018
Community Events at Tom Tom
The Tom Tom Founders Festival would not exist without the support of the Charlottesville community. It’s no surprise that many of our...
- Jan 8, 2018
2017 Tom Tom Staff Highlights – Our Favorite Moments
by: Tom Tom Staff We are a small, busy staff at the Tom Tom Founders Festival, and we take pride in our ability to produce two yearly...
- Jan 2, 2018
2017 Tom Tom Highlights – The Year in Concerts and Parties
by: Tom Tom Staff In 2017, Tom Tom once again proved that we throw the best party in town. Over 23,000 people attended our Block Parties...
- Dec 20, 2017
Announcement: Summit Presale Ending Soon!
by: Tom Tom Staff Rising to the Challenge With a renewed focus on inclusion, authenticity, and impact, Tom Tom has redesigned the...
- Dec 15, 2017
Just In Time For The Holidays: More Hometown Summit Headliners!
by: Tom Tom Staff Give Thought A MacArthur Genius, a Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, a Swedish Ambassador, a New...
- Dec 10, 2017
Tom Tom Fellowship Applications Now Open!
by: Tom Tom Staff Student Fellowships 2018-2019 Tom Tom Fellowship applications are now open! We are seeking passionate, community-driven...
- Dec 6, 2017
Trend Setters at Tom Tom 2018
by: Tom Tom Staff Join the entrepreneurs, exexcutives, and civic leaders driving the national conversation this April in Charlottesville...
- Dec 1, 2017
NEW for 2018: Eight Cutting-Edge Industry Tracks
by: Tom Tom Staff The Founders Summit and the Hometown Summit will center around eight tracks that explore the future of industry and of...
- Nov 28, 2017
City Art Bus Finalists Announced and Public Voting Open
Charlottesville, VA – Tom Tom Founders Festival, Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT), and JAUNT have opened the public voting process for...
- Nov 22, 2017
First Round of Speakers Announced for 2018 Tom Tom Founders Festival
Tom Tom Founders Festival Announces First Round of Speakers for 2018 Summits Innovators from Honest Tea, Raheem AI, the Obama White...
- Nov 20, 2017
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- Nov 11, 2017
4 Steps to More Innovative Public Schools
by Kaleigh Watson: When we picture the future of education, it’s fun to envision sending our kids off to schools where they’ll spend...
- Nov 11, 2017
Everything You Need to Know about Collaborative Workspaces
by Kaleigh Watson: Picture your favorite study space from college, all grown up. Subtract the stuffy libraries, keep the coffee, and add?...
- Nov 11, 2017
7 Tips for Implementing Public Art in Your City
by Kaleigh Watson: This past spring, leaders in the arena of public art gathered at Tom Tom Founders Festival’s Hometown Summit to share...
- Nov 11, 2017
Creating Our City’s Narrative
by Kate McGinn: Stories shape perspective. They contextualize information and package complex ideas into digestible insights. Our lives...
- Nov 11, 2017
Bringing Democracy to Public Budgets
by Anna Pollard: Since 2009, participatory budgeting has been sweeping the country as an alternative method for managing public money....
- Nov 11, 2017
Helping, Not Hurting: What Role Should Universities Play in Cities?
by Anna Pollard: As major powerhouses for business and employment, universities have the ability to bring economic prosperity and...
- Nov 11, 2017
Industries of the Future: Driving Technological and Business Sustainability
by Anna Pollard: At last spring’s Tom Tom Founders Festival Hometown Summit four speakers looked to the future during a breakout session...
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...
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