2nd Annual Inclusive Growth Summit
About this Event
This year’s theme, The Power of the Next Step, focuses on practical action, cross-sector collaboration, and sustained momentum toward a stronger regional economy.
The Inclusive Growth Summit is designed to move beyond conversation alone. This convening will bring together leaders from various sectors to define what inclusive growth means for Greater New Haven, identify key priorities and opportunities, and develop actionable strategies to achieve a shared vision for the region’s future.
At a time of rapid economic, technological, and demographic change, the Summit creates space to remove silos, strengthen partnerships, and collectively shape a future where economic growth benefits all residents, leaving no one behind.
WHY THIS SUMMIT MATTERS?
Inclusive growth is not a single initiative. It is a regional strategy.
The future competitiveness of the City of New Haven depends on whether institutions, employers, entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, and community leaders can work together to create pathways that are sustainable, scalable, and shared.
The Inclusive Growth Summit exists to accelerate that work.
WHAT ARE THE SUMMIT TRACKS?
On-Ramps to Economic Mobility
Intentional participation in the economy depends on nonnegotiable conditions such as housing stability, early talent pipelines, workforce readiness, and dignity.
These sessions examine place-based approaches that move beyond short-term services toward durable economic mobility and long-term participation in the economy.
Powering Ownership Transitions
Local economic strength depends on ownership transitions that keep businesses viable, rooted, and growing through succession, entrepreneurship through acquisition, and innovative ownership structures.
These sessions focus on incremental, implementable growth that builds from what already exists to expand opportunity and sustain enterprises over time.
NextGen Ecosystems in Action
Economic competitiveness increasingly depends on using technology and climate as economic levers to strengthen the workforce of tomorrow, modern infrastructure, and inclusive growth.
These sessions examine applied uses of AI, clean energy, and data-driven tools, along with workforce strategies that position inclusion as preparation for participation in the next economy.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- Action-oriented conversations and breakout sessions
- Cross-sector networking with regional leaders and changemakers
- Practical strategies and implementation-focused ideas
- Emerging trends shaping the future economy
- Opportunities for partnership and collaboration
- Insight into regional economic priorities and innovation ecosystems
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Business leaders and employers
- Economic development professionals
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Educators and workforce leaders
- Healthcare and housing stakeholders
- Public sector and civic leaders
- Transportation and infrastructure professionals
- Climate and clean energy innovators
- Nonprofit and community leaders
- Investors and philanthropic partners
- Residents interested in shaping Greater New Haven’s future economy
Where is it happening?
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