Event Replay: Jump to 26:36 for the start of the summit.

Register for the briefings.

Summit Agenda

  • Welcome & Opening Remarks from Mayor Joe Hogsett
  • Session 1: Indianapolis Identity
    Featuring Chris Gahl, Kelli Jones, and Joe Pellman
    Moderated by Anthony Murdock II
  • Audience Input on City Identity & Branding
  • Session 2: Inclusive leadership throughout Indy
    Featuring Camille Blunt, Gloria Jiménez and Jimmie McMillian
    Moderated by Clark Collier
  • Audience Input on Inclusive Leadership
  • Session 3: Policies that shape Indy’s workforce
    Featuring Inez Evans, Rima Shahid and Jeremy Kranowitz
    Moderated by Sara Hindi
  • Closing Remarks from Blake Johnson, President of IndyHub

Thank you event sponsors

Ice Miller Indy Chamber Indianapolis Indians Innovative Lilly Barnes and Thornburg Cummins JP Morgan Chase Roche Salesforce The Heritage Group UKG

Meet the Panelists

Session 1: Indianapolis Identity

Our city’s young professionals struggle to define who we are as a city, relying on common tropes like “Hoosier hospitality” and “Circle City”, but time and time again, our data suggests that even our most devoted Indy residents worry that we don’t have a clear brand or identity. At the 2020 Shape Our City Summit, participants indicated that Indy needs to do far more to promote ourselves as a vibrant city. In the months since then, efforts are underway to do just that. We’ll explore how organizations are coming together to address this challenge and the role young people can play in attracting new talent to our community.

Featuring

Chris Gahl

Chris Gahl

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Visit Indy

Read Bio

Kelli Jones

Kelli Jones

Co-Founder/General Partner
Be Nimble Foundation/Sixty8 Capital

Read Bio

Joe Pellman

Joe Pellman

Executive Director of Regional Image Marketing
Indy Chamber

Read Bio

Moderated By

Anthony Murdock II

Anthony Murdock II

Founder
Murdock LLC

Read Bio


Session 2: Inclusive leadership throughout Indy

The last year has shined a powerful light on issues of racial and social justice and the importance of cities, states and other major institutions to do far more on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. But this issue isn’t new to Millennials and Gen Zs who are the most diverse generations in American history. Harnessing the current momentum, this generation wants to know how our city is making change and what we intend to do long-term to ensure we are a welcoming and inclusive community for future generations.

Featuring

Camille Blunt

Camille Blunt

Director of Public Affairs
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Read Bio

Gloria Jiménez

Gloria Jiménez

Executive Director
Indiana Latino Expo and Telemundo

Read Bio

Jimmie McMillian

Jimmie McMillian

Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel
Penske Entertainment

Read Bio

Moderated By

Clark Collier

Clark Collier

Senior Donor Engagement Officer
Central Indiana Community Foundation

Read Bio


Session 3: Policies that shape Indy’s workforce

Millenials and Gen-Z represent more than half of the workforce. They are a critical component of our city’s vitality, growth, and long-term success. At the 2020 Shape Our City Summit, participants indicated that in order to attract, retain and develop top global talent, the city must offer effective and reliable transit, value environment and sustainable practices, and provide quality parental leave for both men and women. We’ll explore how civic leaders and community organizations are coming together to address these areas and how 20-and 30-somethings can stay informed and advocate for policies that impact their day-to-day lifestyles.

Featuring

Inez Evans

Inez Evans

President/CEO
IndyGo

Read Bio

Rima Shahid

Rima Shahid

Executive Director
Women4Change

Read Bio

Jeremy Kranowitz

Jeremy Kranowitz

President and CEO
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

Read Bio

Moderated By

Sara Hindi

Sara Hindi

Community Engagement Coordinator
Exodus Refugee Immigration

Read Bio


About IndyHub’s Shape Our City Summit presented by Ice Miller

For fifteen years, IndyHub has been laser-focused on cultivating an environment that attracts, retains and develops top global talent for Indianapolis. We know this work is critical to our city’s long-term success, as our generation represents more than half of the workforce and a critical component of our city’s vitality and growth.

This past year, Indianapolis and her people have experienced our world and city under staggering and uncertain circumstances. And yet, we have rallied together like never before, as doers and changemakers, to become an even more connected, involved and empowered community. But, there’s still more work to be done. And our city needs your voice to continue to make Indy a great place to live, work, play and make a difference.

On April 16, IndyHub will convene our city’s young leaders and cross-company networks for the second annual Shape Our City Summit presented by Ice Miller, a virtual webinar to engage in intentional conversations that will help shape our city’s approach to critical challenges and ensure our generation has a seat at the table and opportunity to impact outcomes.

IndyHub’s Shape Our City Summit presented by Ice Miller will provide hands-on virtual experiences, intentional conversations, and community resources addressing issue-based topics of city identity and brand; education; sustainability; transit; and diversity, equity and inclusion.