Fusion Festival 2025

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 12:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Anacostia Arts Center | Washington, DC

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Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, and Trend Setters unite!
About this Event

Dynamic Arts, Culture, Tech, and Small Businesses are a fusion of influences derived from a wide variety of human experiences. On 9/27, experience a day of carefully curated panels, workshops, and happy hours with a focus on skill sharing and cultural cohesion.

The inaugural Fusion Festival will celebrate the DMV's cutting-edge ideas, showcase its most innovative leaders, and challenge the status quo in our own backyard. Join us for a day filled with enriching sessions across multiple tracks, each designed to spark innovation, inspire creativity, and foster meaningful connections.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, newer pathwaysfor small business owners, thinkers, and creatives areemerging. This year’s theme, Transformation, willchallenge us to explore the possibilities.

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Programming Tracks:

Tech and Innovation

Perfect for aspiring and established tech entrepreneurs. This track will focus on inclusive innovation, emerging technologies, and local innovators leading the charge.

Marketing + Branding

Ideal for marketers, brand strategists, and small business owners looking to understand emerging trends. Sessions will cover culturally responsive marketing, digital inclusivity, and engaging diverse audiences authentically.

Collective Wellbeing

Explore the transformative power of knowledge sharing,cultural arts, and storytellingas tools for community empowerment. Engage in conversations that highlighthow these practices foster deeper connections and inspire individual growth, andpromote healing.

Community Building

For leaders, organizers, and community focused on grassroots initiatives, social capital, and transformative community-driven change.

Wellness and Self-Care

Balance economic advancement with personal and communal well-being. Focus on stress management, mental health, and the impact of challenges in today’s society-- particularly in high-stress environments and marginalized communities. Experience one of a kind wellness activities and presentations curated to expand understanding.

Strategic Planning

Navigate and scale your business effectively. This track is ideal for small businesses and entrepreneurs focused on sustainable growth, strategic decision-making, and access to capital.


Who Should Attend?

Small Businesses:

Entrepreneurs can expect to learn more about emerging strategies, resources, and networking opportunities with local leaders with national impact.

Creatives:

Explore creativity across disciplines through workshops, inspiring talks, and collaboration opportunities. Connect with other artists and neighbors who share your passion for community.

Visionaries:

Academic spirits will find a wide array of carefully selected panels and panels featuring emerging talent in academia. Immersive humanities experiences via community activations and our vendor hall.

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Where is it happening?

Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road Southeast, Washington, United States

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Tickets

USD 41.86 to USD 81.88

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