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Future Way Forward is a first-of-its-kind conference that brings together creatives, founders, and professionals to grow as leaders while building inclusive communities.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2025 / PRNewswire
In a time when division continues to take center stage, the Future Way Forward Conference (FWF) is flipping the script. Held at the iconic National Museum of African American Music in the heart of Nashville, this first-of-its-kind three day event is designed to move us beyond the noise of race, culture, and politics and into real conversations and real plans to build a better future, together.
FWF isn't about echo chambers. It's about blueprints.
This is where diverse innovators, business leaders, healthcare professionals, creatives, educators, and change agents come together to ask: What's broken? Who's being harmed? And how do we fix it, not just for some, but for all?
Connecting Culture to Cause
• Law
• Entertainment
• Art
• Healthcare
• Music
• Technology
• Media
• Entertainment
• Entrepreneurship
• Business
• Finance
• Culture
• Law • Entertainment • Art • Healthcare • Music • Technology • Media • Entertainment • Entrepreneurship • Business • Finance • Culture
Gerald Onuoha, M.D.
Founder of Everybody vs. Racism and the Future Way Forward Conference
We believe in the power of connection over division, and that the things that unite us are far greater than our differences.
By cultivating spaces for diverse groups of communities to celebrate, support and learn from one another, we’re continuing to provide safe spaces for cultural education, community outreach, and economic empowerment.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
DR. RAQUEL MARTIN
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Professor, Scientist, and Podcast Host
cody alan
Host on CMT and SiriusXM’s The Highway
MICHAEL BURCHAM
Chief of Strategy, Shore Capital Partners
Founder, Nashville Entrepreneur Center
dr. bernard ashby
Founder & CEO of Comprehensive Vascular Care, Associate Professor, FIU; Founder, “Health-Tech-AI”
Jane ELLIOTT
Internationally Known Teacher, Lecturer, Diversity Trainer
NIKKI SANZ
Founder and CEO, Giggs
The Future Way Forward Conference, taking place May 16-18, 2025, at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee, is a transformative gathering that unites creative professionals and entrepreneurs to explore how businesses and communities can collaborate in building a more inclusive society.
This multi-day event will include speaker panels featuring a diverse group of leaders across a wide range of disciplines, all of whom believe in the same core values: a free, just, multi-racial, and multicultural America—one free from division, oppression, and exploitation based on ability, color, creed, or orientation.
Keynote speakers, panels, and workshops will cover crucial topics like diversity-driven growth, industry technologies, and multicultural workforce development. From dissecting policies and pioneering innovations to creating cultural movements and redefining industries, The Future Way Forward Conference dives deep into the conversations that drive progress across law, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, music and entertainment, non-profits, and more.
Whether you're looking to enhance your professional skills or contribute to positive social change, this high-impact event offers a unique platform to join industry leaders and innovators in shaping a future where everybody can thrive.
What You’ll Experience
Keynotes and Fireside Chats
Engage with inspiring fireside chats and keynotes from industry leaders.
Mentorship
Gain direct feedback in mentorship tailored to your goals.
Networking
Build meaningful connections through structured networking designed for impact.
Exclusive Nashville Events
Enjoy parties, mixers, and live music events - right in the heart of Music City.
WANT TO HELP US CHANGE THE FUTURE?
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help make us make a big impact. Fill out the form below for more information.
