Join us for an unforgettable experience of learning, networking, and growth at the 2025 Dream to Reality Summit in honor of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Week.
Feb. 17 - 21, 2025 
This engaging and transformative conference brings together aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, college students, and community members for in-depth discussions and the sharing of knowledge.
 
Gain valuable insights into the latest trends, strategies and tools to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into thriving realities. This year’s summit features a dynamic lineup of workshops, panel discussions, and keynote speeches led by industry leaders, innovators, and trailblazers from diverse business and technology backgrounds.
 
Register for the summit and see the full schedule of sessions, which include:
 
Monday, Feb. 17 – Summit Kick-off!
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Winnet Student Life Building, Great Hall, Room S2-19, or Join Us on Zoom
Join us to kick off the summit with keynote speaker, Nick Bayer, founder and CEO of Saxbys; breakfast; networking; a leadership lunch panel; and more. Registration required.
 
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 to 11 a.m. – Greatness Starts with Something Incredible: Building and Branding an Organization of Service
Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-05, or Join Us on ZoomDr. Charles Coe, executive director of Incredible Kids Learning Center, will share insider tips from his journey of impacting the lives of more than 15,000 children through essential early childhood educational development and supportive services.
 
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 to 11 a.m. – Innovation Unleashed: Rethink, Reinvent, Redefine Success
Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-05, or Join Us on Zoom
In this session, you’ll learn to unleash innovation by breaking patterns, embracing everyday creativity and redefining success through actionable strategies, a growth mindset, and meaningful impact.
 
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Sneakers, Culture, and Opportunity: Transforming Passion into Purpose, Innovation and Inspiration
Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28, or Join Us on Zoom
In this engaging presentation, Sean Williams, founder of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder (OSD), shares his journey from a 13-year-old Brooklynite who fell in love with sneakers to becoming a globally recognized influencer and advocate for the sneaker industry.
 
Thursday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  – Culinary Arts Students “Chopped” Kitchen Challenge
Pavilion Building, Kitchen Theater, Room P2-18
Students will compete against each other by creating dishes using surprise mystery ingredients, testing their creativity, quick thinking and cooking skills to impress a panel of judges. Stop by anytime during the competition!
 
Friday, Feb. 21, 9 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 2 p.m. – Industry Insights and Innovation Expo
Career and Advanced Technology Center, Room 341
Visit our Career and Advanced Technology Center to discover the latest in automotive technology! Check out the cutting-edge tools and equipment that are revolutionizing the automotive industry while networking with top mechanics, technicians, and manufacturers.
 
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to take your vision to the next level—check out the full conference schedule and register today!

Hosted by: Business, Entrepreneurship and Law Academic Pathway, Division of Business and Technology

Additional Information can be found at: https://prideportal.ccp.edu/event/11017418