Where Chicago's Future Workforce Takes Root
Chicago's first intergenerational workforce conference will return in 2027 with even more impact. At Cultivate, we’re spearheading a movement of industry leaders creating jobs, opening career pathways, and reshaping how emerging and established professionals connect, learn, and grow together.
Cultivate is built on the understanding that
emotional intelligence is for everyone.
Prismatic’s Cultivate Conference offers three powerful experiences that support both
emerging and established leaders thrive throughout their career journeys.
Leadership Training
Industry experts lead workshops focused on emotional intelligence, communication, mental health awareness, and change management.
Youth Mentorship
High school and college students connect one-on-one with industry professionals, gaining career wisdom, leadership advice, and the encouragement to reach their potential.
Community Investment
Companies showcase their commitment to Chicago's future while building a pipeline of diverse, high-potential talent for tomorrow's workforce.
Cultivate 2026 was powered by incredible partners.
Last year, the room was extraordinary. We were proud to welcome a growing list of partners who believe in what's possible when a city invests in its next generation.
Questions?
-
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.
Have more questions? Email debra@prismaticmovement.org — we’re happy to chat!