2025 Engage Raleigh Expo

Schedule

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

McKimmon Center | Raleigh, NC

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About this Event

Welcome to the 2025 Engage Raleigh Expo!

Join us for this FREE event to bring residents, neighborhoods, community groups, and local government together. Find out why it’s important to get involved in your community, learn how you can make a difference, and discover fun ways to be part of local decisions. Our theme this year is "One Community, Many Generations," celebrating how people of all ages contribute to our community. Check out the video below to view highlights from last year!



Agenda

đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Check-in / "The Exchange" Opens

Info: The expo hall has a new name: The Exchange! Honor the history of Raleigh's Neighborhood Exchange by exploring all our community has to offer. Discover local organizations, exchange ideas, and much more. We can't wait to see you there.


đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshops - Group 1

Info: See Ticket Add-ons for workshop descriptions.


đź•‘: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshops - Group 2

Info: See Ticket Add-ons for workshop descriptions.


đź•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch with Keynote Speaker
Host: Dr. Valencia Hicks-Harris

Info: Join us for our keynote program featuring Dr. Valencia Hicks-Harris, executive director and founder of Empower All. Dr. Hicks-Harris, one of the first graduates of the Educational Equity Doctoral Program at North Carolina State University, will lead us in exploring the theme "One Community, Many Generations" and discuss the vital role of engaging citizens across all age groups.

With over 12 years of experience in education, including teaching in Wake County Public Schools, Dr. Hicks-Harris is a trailblazer dedicated to diversifying the teacher pipeline, promoting culturally relevant pedagogy, increasing representation in STEM fields, and addressing the mental health challenges affecting our youth. Her doctoral dissertation focused on Educational Equity, reflecting her commitment to ensuring equitable education for all students. Join us as we learn from her insights and experience in advancing education and community engagement.


đź•‘: 02:30 PM
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McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, United States

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