TBFC26

Think Bold Schedule

FIRESIDE CHATS &
MASTERCLASS SERIES

Agenda Subject to Updates

This agenda is a living schedule. Additional panels, fireside chats, and experiences will be announced. Stay tuned and check back on our website for the latest updates.

From the Cell to the CEO Mindset

Wallo 267, Lynette “Lynn” Jones , Troy McNair Sr. , Maurice “Mo” Henderson

Wallo shares his journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship, focusing on how mindset, discipline, and daily execution create long-term economic freedom and personal reinvention.

From the Chair to the City: How Culture Builds Economic Power

Vic Blends, Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin, Aundra Wallace

This isn’t just a conversation it’s about how influence turns into infrastructure.

From the barbershop… to the pulpit… to the boardroom.

From Artist to Asset

Woody McClain, Janean C. Armstrong, Monique Madrid, Adam Madrid

A breakdown of how creatives can turn talent into equity by protecting IP, negotiating ownership, and building long-term revenue streams.

How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Build Companies, Careers & Wealth

Alicia Lyttle, Carrie Davis

A hands-on masterclass teaching attendees how to use AI as a co-founder—building scalable businesses, high-income careers, and automation-driven companies without massive payroll or technical backgrounds.

Own the Block: The Blueprint for Community Wealth Through Real Estate

Clyde Anderson, Americus Spencer-Harold, Orlando Spencer, Ashley Thomas III

Own the Block: The Blueprint for Community Wealth Through Real Estate brings together leaders from banking, development, construction, and national housing advocacy to explore how capital, infrastructure, and ownership intersect to drive real community transformation.

One Chase: Real Talk, Real Strategies, Real Growth

Cerita Battles, Russell Palmer, Martin Cicero, Marsha Johnson, Jonathan Adams

A dynamic conversation designed to simplify the financial moves that build stability, create opportunity, and leave a legacy. Led by professionals from across JPMorganChase, this session brings together practical insights and real-world strategies to help you navigate their financial journeys with confidence.

Think Bold Festival & Conference 2026

OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE

April 8 – April 12, 2026 | Jacksonville, Florida

Please Note:

The Think Bold Festival & Conference is a dynamic, live experience. All programming, speakers, times, and locations are subject to change as we continue to elevate the experience for our attendees.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 – PRE-KICKOFF EXPERIENCES

CHASE PRE-KICKOFF MIXER + REGISTRATION

Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront – Tavern

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Guest Arrival + Festival Registration
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | CHASE Networking Mixer Experience

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 – INDUSTRY & REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCES

REAL ESTATE POWER BRUNCH

Location: Karpeles Grand

101 W 1st St, Jacksonville, FL

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Arrival + Networking Brunch
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM | Seating Reset
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Fireside Chat I
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Fireside Chat II
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Fireside Chat III
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Closing Reflections + Networking

REAL ESTATE MIXER

Location: Karpeles Grand

101 W 1st St, Jacksonville, FL

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 – BUSINESS & CULTURE EXPERIENCES

THINK BOLD BUSINESS BOOTCAMP

Location: DuPont Center

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Welcome & Orientation
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Masterclass: AI-Powered Business Growth – Alicia Lyttle
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch + AI Networking
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Money Moves: Make the Numbers Make Sense
1:30 PM – 1:35 PM | Micro Break
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM | Implementation Lab: 90-Day Plan
1:55 PM – 2:00 PM | Bold Business Commitment + Final Wrap

VIP MIXER & BOLD BITES EXPERIENCE

Location: VyStar Headquarters

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Doors Open + Registration
5:30 PM – 5:50 PM | Alicia Lyttle AI Book Signing
5:50 PM – 6:00 PM | Welcome Address
6:00 PM – 6:20 PM | Award Presentation
6:20 PM – 8:20 PM | Networking, Games + Vendor Engagement
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM | Closing Remarks

VINYL & COFFEE EXPERIENCE

Location: Hyatt Coffee Shop

Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

8:00 PM – 9:00PM | Welcome + Coffee Warm-Up
9:00PM – 11:00PM | Featured Vinyl Listening Session | Networking + Wind Down

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 –
MAIN FESTIVAL DAY

VENDOR MARKETPLACE

Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

7:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Vendor Load-In + Setup
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Soft Opening
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Activation Block 1
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch + Networking
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Activation Block 2
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Mini Keynote Experience
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Networking + Engagement
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Vendor Load-Out

MAIN STAGE (KEYNOOVA HUB)

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM | Opening Remarks
9:05 AM – 9:50 AM | Panel: Own the Block – The Blueprint for Community Wealth Through Real Estate : Clyde Anderson (SVP, Director of Community Lending at Ameris Bank), Americus Spencer-Harold (Project Manager, Spencer Construction & Engineering), Orlando Spencer (FCAR President), Ashley Thomas III (NAREB President )
9:55 AM – 10:45 AM | One Chase: Real Talk, Real Strategies, Real Growth”: A dynamic conversation designed to simplify the financial moves that build stability, create opportunity, and leave a legacy.
- Alisa Cox-West, Vice President, Talent & Employee Experience
- Cerita Battles, Managing Director, Head of Mortgage Sales Strategy
- Russell Palmer, Executive Director, Housing Program Management Leader
- Martin Cicero, Executive Director, Business Banking Area Manager
- Marsha Johnson, Vice President, Retail Lending Manager
- Jonathan Adams, Vice President, Private Client Advisor
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Fireside Chat
Vic Blends (Entrepreneur & Barber Influencer), Aundra Wallace (President, JAXUSA Partnership), Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin (Founder, Potter’s House International Ministries)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch + Sound Check
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Fireside Chat: From Artist to Asset
Woody McClain (Actor & Producer), Janean C. Armstrong (executive of VyStar), Monique Madrid (co-created the LOL JAX Film Festival), Adam Madrid (co-created the LOL JAX Film Festival )
2:05 PM – 3:35 PM | AI Masterclass: How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Build Companies, Careers & Wealth
Alicia Lyttle (AI Strategist & Entrepreneur), Carrie Davis (CEO of Wealth Watchers)
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM | Fireside Chat: From the Cell to the CEO Mindset
Wallo267 (Entrepreneur & Speaker), Lynette “Lynn” Jones (associate editor of Jacksonville Free Press), Troy McNair Sr. (Co-Founder, Think Bold), Maurice “Mo” Henderson (Co-Founder, Think Bold)
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM | LowKey Loud Performance: Slick Rick
5:20 PM – 5:30 PM | Closing Celebration

MAYOR’S YOUTH AT WORK PARTNERSHIP PRESENTS

JACKSONVILLE’S FUTURE OF WORK AWARDS (MLXL HUB)

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Judges Meeting
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | What A Leader Social Mixer Competition
12:00 PM – 12:20 PM | Guest Arrival + Lunch Pick-Up
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM | Opening Remarks + Program Overview
12:40 PM – 12:50 PM | Keynote Address: Mayor Donna Deegan
12:50 PM – 1:35 PM | Employer Recognition
1:35 PM – 1:40 PM | Group Photo
1:40 PM – 1:50 PM | Student Recognition
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks

THINK BOLD ALL ACCESS: DECODED

JACKSONVILLE ARTS & MUSIC SCHOOL – WHAT A LEADER POP-UP

Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Student/Chaperone Registration
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Student Activity
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome + Orientation
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Confidence Training
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Activation Stations – Part 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Social Mixer Competition
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Learn
1:05 PM – 2:25 PM | Activation Stations – Part 2
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing Session

KEYNOOVA x AMERIS POWER MIXER

Location: Morton’s The Steakhouse

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

7:00 PM – 7:20 PM | Doors Open + Check-In
7:20 PM – 7:30 PM | Welcome + Orientation
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM | Bold Conversation Activation/ WALLO267 Book Signing
8:15 PM – 8:20 PM | Transition
8:20 PM – 9:00 PM | Business Matchmaking
9:00 PM – 9:10 PM | Host Check-In
9:10 PM – 9:50 PM | Open Networking
9:50 PM – 10:00 PM | Closing Send-Off

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 – SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

THINK BOLD ALL WHITE/CHOCOLATE YACHT BRUNCH

Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Boarding
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Welcome + Departure
12:00 PM – 12:40 PM | Brunch Service
12:40 PM – 1:00 PM | Bold Connection Circle
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Open Deck Experience
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Community Toast
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Dock + Departure

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