YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 2025 Charlotte Ideas Festival!

Timelines: Past Perspectives. Future Insights

April 5, 2025 at the dubois center at UNC Charlotte Center City

Join us for one session or the whole day!

How do ideas evolve? How does history shape the present—and the future? Join us in partnership with UNC Charlotte for Timelines, a dynamic day of panel discussions, interviews, and creative activations featuring local and regional thought leaders who challenge conventional wisdom and explore the ever-changing landscape of knowledge.

Throughout the day, engage in conversations that examine shifting narratives, breakthrough innovations, and transformative practices. Between sessions, enjoy unique experiences including:
- Interactive Art Installations
-  Author Book Signings & Sales by Park Road Books
- Networking with Like-Minded Attendees & Experts
- Creative Activations and Table-Talks

Whether you're a lifelong learner, an innovator, or simply curious about the world around you, Timelines is your chance to gain fresh insights, make meaningful connections, and be inspired.

Event ticket: $25 (Free for students with college ID) includes access to all sessions throughout the day. We're proud to offer this event with the generosity of our sponsors and community partners.

Schedule:

10:30 AM 11:00 AM - Registration & Networking

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM - Story in Time: Voices in Historical Fiction

12:15 1:00 PM - Book Signing & Lunch

1:00 2:00 PM
Cultivating a Culture of Connection with TEDx Sugar Creek Women
Independent Picture House Short Film Screening and Discussion with Filmmaker

2:00 2:30 PM - Networking Break

2:30 3:30 PM
Food As Medicine: The Power of Nutrition in Healthcare
Building Community with The Periodic Table of Human Emotions

3:30 4:00 PM - Networking Break

4:00 5:00 PM
Internet Age from PC to Al
I Love a Parade

5:30 6:30 PM
The Marvel Universe in Old and New Media
Timekeeping & The Great Beyond

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