3rd Annual Walk and Gathering
This event has been Cancelled!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
In the spirit of those who have gone before us, we will walk together in unity, then gather to share and celebrate renewed purpose.
3rd Annual Walk and Gathering
Saturday, May 10, 2025
In the spirit of those who have gone before us, we will walk together in unity, then gather to share and celebrate renewed purpose.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 / 4:30pm-7:30pm
at Detroit Food Commons, 8324 Woodward Ave., 2nd Level Banquet Hall, Detroit MI 48202
Hospitality Buffet 4:30pm -7:30pm
Networking opportunities before and after each presenter.
4:30pm DOORS OPEN
* Reception
* Networking Prompts
4:45pm OPENING INTRO
NJIA KAI, Host
5:00pm RYAN MYERS-JOHNSON,
Founder/Director, SIDEWALK FESTIVAL
* Q&A
5:40pm TOLANI ANTHONY
DBCFSN Banquet Hall & Kitchens Manager
* KUJICHAGULIA KITCHENS – Tours
6:00pm NATALIE STAVALE
Senior Account Director, CATALYST MEDIA FACTORY
* Q&A
6:40pm RACHEL FRIERSON
Vice President, Operations & Programming, DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY
* Q&A
7:30pm Closing Remarks
Three skills training sessions to prepare or upgrade for special events staff and crew positions.
> In-depth instruction by Industry Professionals
> Hands-on learning activities
> Information packet
> Light buffet
> Networking intermission
2nd Annual Walk and Gathering
Saturday, May 11, 2024
In the spirit of those who have gone before us, we will walk together in unity, then gather to share and celebrate renewed purpose.
