Strengthen your team. Invest in future talent.

A full-day mentorship and leadership event where executives, emerging professionals, and future leaders connect, learn, and grow — together.

May 19th, 2025 | 9am-4pm | Bank of America Tower, 110 N Wacker Drive

Presented In Partnership With

We’re proud to partner with organizations that believe in mentoring future leaders and strengthening today’s workforce.

More to be announced soon!

Featured Speakers

Candid insights from top executives, leadership experts, and changemakers. From keynotes to unscripted panel discussions, our speakers will share what it really takes to lead, mentor, and grow — in your career and your company.

More speakers to be announced soon!

  • Christine Schoeff

    Advisor & Leadership Coach

  • Tori Franklin

    2x Olympian & Holistic Wellness Practitioner

  • Corinne Rice

    SVP, Global Talent and Employee Experience, The Marketing Store

  • Nicole D. Smith

    Editorial Audience Director, Harvard Business Publishing

  • Tenny Ahn

    Sr VP, Community Lending, NMLS #559861, Bank of America

  • Jane Scudder

    Greenhouse Innovation Lab Leader

  • Lauren Pate

    Director, Global People Operations, Four Kites

  • Malavika Rajkumar Justus

    Sr Manager, Global Sustainability, The Marketing Store

  • Gabrielle Ruiz-Funes

    Director, IDEO

  • Grace Flickinger

    Associate Director of Human Resources Recruiting, LaSalle Network

  • Richard Alvarez

    Principal - CX Strategy & Design Service Line, Apexon

  • Lisa Kaplin

    Psychologist/Executive Coach

  • Michelle Bess

    Managing Partner, MYB Ventures

  • Jaclyn Ferguson

    Early Careers Recruiter, Publicis Media

  • Natajahkeva Barrett

    University of Illinois - Urbana Champagne Class of 2025, Prismatic Alumni Student

  • Robin Koelsch

    Chief Partnership Engagement Officer, Communities in Schools of Chicago

  • Shawn Scott

    Director of Talent Acquisition, Vi Living

  • Brian Adelman

    Executive Director, Belmont Village Senior Living

  • George Miller

    Owner, EQ Leadership

  • Frank Baumann

    Human Resources Manager, Bank of America

  • Trenton Dunn

    Director of THINKChicago, World Business Chicago

What Happens at Cultivate?

Much more than a conference — Cultivate is a hands-on leadership experience.

Lead With Impact

Mentor rising talent and strengthen your leadership pipeline while also giving your team hands-on experience. Through expert-led EQ workshops, your emerging leaders will refine their leadership style, build stronger communication skills, and learn how to manage across generations.

Featured sessions:

  • The Science of Staying Centered: Nervous System Regulation for Real-World Challenges

  • Finding Your Leadership Voice: Strengths-Based Leadership Development

Inspire Future Leaders

Connect one-on-one with Chicago’s brightest young minds in structured mentorship sessions that create real impact — energizing both mentor and mentee. Plus, as a corporate sponsor, you’ll have a direct line to rising talent, giving your team the opportunity to recruit, inspire, and shape the next wave of industry leaders.

Featured sessions:

  • The Multiplier Effect: How Intergenerational Mentorship Transforms Careers, Companies, and Communities"

  • Communicating Your Worth: From Application to Offer Letter

Connect with Chicago’s Changemakers

Step into a room filled with top corporate leaders, HR professionals, and forward-thinking executives. Build valuable partnerships, exchange ideas on what today’s workforce really needs, and meet people who are just as invested in mentorship and leadership as you are.

Featured sessions:

  • Bridging Generations: preparing your culture for the Next-Gen Workforce

  • Cultivating Authentic Connections in a Digital World

Want In?

Here’s what’s in it for…

You: Build connections with top executives and take part in a high-impact mentorship experience.

Your Team: Give your rising leaders hands-on mentorship experience and expert-led EQ workshops that sharpen their leadership skills.

Chicago: Help shape the next generation of diverse talent while strengthening our city’s workforce.

On The Agenda

Morning Keynote & Executive Panel: Insights from top industry leaders.

Mentorship Sessions: Pair executives with young professionals & students.

Breakout Workshops: Hands-on learning for emerging leaders.

Industry Spotlights: Connect with high-potential talent and other corporate leaders.

Networking & Private Sponsor Reception: Exclusive opportunities to connect with high-potential talent, fellow corporate sponsors, and industry leaders.

Cultivate Chicago is sold out!

Email cultivate@prismaticmovement.org to be added to the waitlist.

FAQs

  • Small companies are more than welcome. The average number of attendees from each company is 3-8.

  • Executives are more than welcome to attend the event with their teams, however the learning sessions will be geared towards all ages or emerging leaders. This is an excellent opportunity to invest in new managers.

  • Yes! As a corporate partner your logo will be featured on all materials and digital communications leading up to the event. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak on a panel, further introducing your company to next generation talent.

  • Your sponsorship will still fund student attendance at the event, and we’ll be sure to feature you throughout the entire experience. Additionally, Prismatic will make the best effort to engage your Chicago-based employees in our volunteer engagements throughout the year!

  • In addition to funding free attendance for high-potential Chicago youth, your company will receive exposure throughout the event and in all marketing materials leading up to Cultivate. You’ll have the opportunity to join the stage with fellow leaders in Chicago and receive professional assets like photos and videos to celebrate your team’s commitment to leadership development and youth mentorship.

  • This is not a recruiting event. However, Prismatic’s students are career-motivated and interested in learning more about early career opportunities in their home city of Chicago. Sponsors will be encouraged to share applicable career opportunities with our students.

  • Participants will be asked to attend for the full day event, Monday, May 19th from 9am-3pm. All corporate partners will also be invited to our optional reception from 3pm-5pm.

Still have questions? Email debra@prismaticmovement.org — we’re happy to chat!