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NOVEMBER 14 & 15, 2024

BYERS THEATRE • SANDY SPRINGS, GA

Event Details

Join us for a very special day as the Hospitality & Entertainment Industries come together to honor organizations focused on impacting workforce readiness for the next generation. Kicking off on Thursday evening with our Keynote Speaker and an evening performance filled with fun and celebration. Starting Friday morning we will have sessions featuring industry leaders and trendsetting visionaries, with entertainment mixed within. Help us support these incredible organizations through a 2-day event of networking and creativity.

Your Host

Our second annual event will be hosted by Paul Brown who will guide you through a transformative experience. Prepare to be inspired by our incredible lineup of speakers including Carla Harris, Renowned Speaker, Author and Singer. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney – Folds of Honor Founder, and many more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary!

Paul Brown

Inspire Brands

Featured Speakers

Mick Ebeling

Not Impossible Labs

Carla Harris

Morgan Stanley

Dan Rooney

Folds of Honor

Briana Scurry

Former Athlete

Kawan “KP The Great” Prather

Artist

Artis Stevens

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Big Boi

Artist

Special Performances by:

Niko Moon

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Kaitlyn Croker

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MORE TO COME

Event Details

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(Map it here)

PARKING INFORMATION

Thursday, November 14

5:30PM
Registation Opens
Cocktail Reception

7:00PM
Opening Performance
Ron Clark Academy Students

7:15PM
Keynote
Carla Harris – Morgan Stanley

8:00PM
Concert
Niko Moon

Friday, November 15

8:00AM
Registation Opens
Breakfast

9:15AM
Artis Stevens
Big Brothers, Big Sisters

10:00AM
Briana Scurry
U.S. Goalkeeper

11:00AM
Mick Ebeling
Not Impossible Labs

11:30AM
Lunch Break

12:30PM
Lt. Col. Dan Rooney
Folds of Honor

1:30PM
Kawan “KP The Great” Prather – Producer
Big Boi – Outkast

2:30PM
Closing Remarks

Parking Information: Parking will be limited around the Center. Please use rideshare when possible. Parking will be available in the adjacent parking deck and nearby lots. More information on parking will follow.

For more information on the event, please email heidi@sparkevent.org.

ATTIRE

This year’s SPARK 2024 is a highly anticipated Sneaker Chic Soiree! We would like each of our guests to dress in their most stylish and comfortable attire. Let’s merge style, flair, and comfort to set a unique dress code of “Sneaker Chic”. Celebrate your inner Sneaker Head!

Your finest pair of sneakers should be the centerpiece of your ensemble. Choose those sneakers that reflect your personal style. Pair your sneakers with your comfort and style with a professional twist. Don’t forget to accessorize to make that overall outfit a statement!

General Tips:

Aim for a harmonious balance between your chosen sneakers and the rest of your outfit.
Comfort is key! We want to see your best sneakers, but comfort should never be compromised. Choose those sneakers that will allow you to Spark change with us and dance the night away!
This is a no-judgement zone, find your unique style and have some FUN with us!

We can’t wait to see the incredible interpretations of “Sneaker Chic” at our event. Get ready to strut your stuff in style and comfort!