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Join us for the 6th Annual ACCEYSS Faith & Community Summit on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26!
Empowering Communities. Expanding STEM Access.
Join us for a transformative two-day gathering that celebrates the power of faith, community, and collaboration in driving access to STEM education and careers. The 2025 Summit welcomes faith leaders, educators, community advocates, industry professionals, and college students committed to building stronger pathways to postsecondary success, alleviating poverty, and shaping the future STEM workforce.
🎤 Featured Speakers & Guests
Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd – ACCEYSS Founder, Chair & TXST Professor
Mayor Jane Hughson – City of San Marcos
Donzaleigh Abernathy – Goddaughter of the historical Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Actress
Lakecia Gunter – Fortune 50 Tech Executive & STEM Advocate
Plus speakers from UT Austin, TXST, HCS Technical Services, 212 Catalysts, tech professionals, and grant funding agencies
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Day 1: Friday, July 25 – Faith & Community Leadership
• 1:00 PM | Registration & Networking
• 1:30 PM | Opening Remarks - Mayor Jane Hughson, Dean Angela Ausbrooks
• 1:40 PM | State of the ACCEYSS Consortium – Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Dr. Ajayi Anwansedo, Dr. Aimee Roundtree
• 2:00 PM | Keynote & Fireside Chat – with Lakecia Gunter
• 3:00 PM | Fireside Chat – with Donzaleigh Abernathy
• 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Commitments
• 5:30 PM | Networking & Awards Banquet
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Day 2: Saturday, July 26 – STEM & Workforce Development
• 8:00 AM | Registration, STEM Demos & Student Showcase
• 9:00 AM | Panel 1: Illuminating Pathways – STEM Success Stories That Inspire
• 10:00 AM | Panel 2: Investing in Communities – Expanding STEM and Workforce Development Access
• 11:00 AM | Panel 3: Innovating with Industry – Partnering with Tech to Build the Future Workforce
• 12:00 PM | Lunch + Networking
• 1:00 PM | Community Discussion: Facial Recognition Technology - with Dr. Aimee Roundtree
• 2:00 PM | Panel 4: Igniting Opportunity – Leveraging Foundations and Grants to Advance Faith-Based STEM and Workforce Development - with Dr. Alexis McClinton
• 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Evaluations
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SUMMIT VENUE
The Summit will be held in the Texas State University Alkek Center in San Marcos, Texas.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS & AWARDS BANQUET VENUE
Summit guests may reserve hotel accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos. The ACCEYSS Awards Banquet will also be held at the same venue.
Sponsorship Opportunities
🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to support STEM equity and community innovation? We welcome sponsors who believe in building brighter futures through education, inclusion, and impact. Sponsorship benefits may include:
🎤 Logo placement and event recognition
📦 Branding opportunities at vendor expo and Summit materials
🤝 VIP networking with Summit speakers and community leaders
📧 To explore sponsorship packages, email acceyss@gmail.com—we’d love to partner with you to make this event unforgettable.