networking • Bites •sips• fireside chats

The 704 Business Summit isn’t just a networking event — it’s a launchpad.
Join dynamic business owners, community leaders, and rising entrepreneurs for:

  • ENGAGING PANELS + LIVE Q&A

    ENGAGING PANELS + LIVE Q&A

    Step into thought-provoking conversations led by top entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers. Each panel dives deep into real business journeys — the wins, the losses, and the strategies that made the difference. You’ll leave inspired and equipped. Get your questions answered in real-time.

    This is your chance to connect directly with panelists, dig deeper into topics that matter to you, and walk away with insights tailored to your path.

  • Cultural Conversations focused on charlotte

    This summit is rooted in the city’s creative pulse. We’re not just talking business — we’re celebrating identity, innovation, and community impact. These sessions explore how culture influences commerce and how creators are reshaping the future.

  • 🤝 Growth-Focused Networking

    Make the right connections. Whether you're a founder, investor, artist, or builder — this room is filled with collaborators, clients, mentors, and partners. Expect meaningful conversations that lead to real opportunities.

🕐 Event Schedule

📍 Skyline Room

Heist Brewery & barrel arts

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Business Mixer

Connect with local founders, investors, and visionaries over drinks and bites.
Connect with local founders, investors, and visionaries over drinks and bites.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Panel Discussions
Real talk with the minds shaping Charlotte’s future.

PANEL TOPICS

💼 Entrepreneurship

Building from the ground up: insights, strategies, and stories from founders who made it happen.

💰 Finance

From funding to financial freedom — learn how to secure capital, manage growth, and scale smart.

🎨 Art + Community + Culture

Where creativity meets impact — conversations on how art and identity fuel real-world change.

partners

partners