Equity Summit 2024 Program

Thanks for attending Day 1 of the Equity Summit! We’ll see you back at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Library tomorrow at 9 a.m.! (Breakfast starts at 8 a.m)

Graphic with the Equity Summit Schedule: The Lineup Wednesday, March 27, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Welcome & keynote Keynote Speaker: April De Simone (5th Floor Auditorium) 2:50 p.m. Mainstage panel: Moving within this moment: Strategies for overcoming structural barriers(5th Floor Auditorium) 4:00 p.m. Discussion groups, workshops, informal Networking 4:00 p.m. Workshops and networking a) Racial equity work in municipalities: REMAP and REACH initiatives (401-A) b) Addressing challenges in equitable planning and implementation with actionable solutions (401-E) c) Putting equity in action through land reuse (401-F) 5:00 p.m. Day 1 concludes 5:30 p.m. Event happy hour (Crimson Whiskey Bar) Thursday, March 28, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Welcome and keynote Day 2 Keynote: Charles Brown (5th Floor Auditorium) 9:50 a.m. Mainstage panel Building momentum: Lessons from frontline advocates & government leaders (5th Floor Auditorium) 10:50 a.m. Mainstage Panel: Cultural organizing as reclamation and resistance (5th Floor Auditorium) 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Concurrent panels a) Harnessing data and lived experiences for safe streets (5th Floor Auditorium) b) Collective care for moving through this moment (401-E) c) Equitable infrastructure to bridge divides (401-A) 1:50 p.m. Closing remarks 2:25 p.m. Off-site tours begin (Meet at library entrance) 4:30 p.m. Tours end Stay tuned for more programming updates in the coming days.

We’re thrilled to have you join us at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Library at 901 G St. NW on March 27 and 28. Whether you’re traveling by car, bus, train, or bike, use this guide for instructions on how to get to the venue.

Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. on Day 2! Upon arrival, take the elevator or stairs to the 5th floor. Keep an eye out for staff members with red name badges who can help you find your way and answer any other questions you may have.

Schedule

We have two exciting days planned for you! Learn more about the panels and discussion groups, and get to know our speakers by checking out the agenda:

Web agenda PDF agenda

The majority of the event will take place on the 5th floor of the MLK Library, but workshops and concurrent panels will be held on the 4th floor. Take a look at this map of the 4th floor to see where you need to go. 

Don’t forget to share your experience: Tag @SmartGrowthUSA and use the hashtag #SmartGrowthEquity on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X

Day 2 Tours

Tour assignments have been emailed to you. You can also find out your assignment at the check-in table near the 5th Floor Auditorium. 

CM Credits

If you are an AICP Certified Planner, you’re eligible to receive up to five Certification Maintenance (CM) credits from attending the Equity Summit! Learn more here.