Thur, July 23, 6:30pm Tom Tom Foundation, 100 W. South St Gun violence is often described as a “uniquely American” problem. The United States has more firearms than people, and each year hundreds of thousands of crimes involve guns, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and injuries. Yet public conversations about gun violence are frequently shaped as much by fear, identity, and political framing as by data—making it difficult for communities to separate facts from assumpt

Tue, June 30, 6:30pm Tom Tom Foundation, 100 W. South St As artificial intelligence transforms how we work, create, and solve problems, the barriers between ideas and execution are disappearing. Tasks that once required large teams, specialized expertise, or significant capital can now be accomplished by individuals and small teams with unprecedented speed and reach. The result is a profound shift in how companies are built, how products are developed, and who gets to partici

The 2nd Annual Civic Futures Summit on Wednesday April 22, 2026 featured 101 speakers and gathered over 400 participants from public, private and nonprofit sectors to discuss hyper-local issues such as affordable housing, urban planning, homelessness, education, and reentry. By bringing together leaders from government, business, nonprofits, philanthropy, education, health, housing, and the arts, the Summit catalyzed a collective civic imagination focused on strengthening tru