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Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, November 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Qubits and Healthcare: Quantum Computing Has Arrived in Cleveland
A Conversation with Cleveland Clinic and IBM on the Next Generation of Technology
Quantum computing may sound like something out of a sci-fi TV show. But the future is here, and it's right in our own backyard. In 2023, Cleveland Clinic and IBM deployed the first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research. It...
Tuesday, December 02, 2025, 7:45 a.m.
Where Giving (and Getting) is Going: A free fundraising workshop
Celebrate the National Day of Giving with purpose and perspective. Every day, Americans contribute more than $1 billion to charitable causes — a powerful reflection of generosity in action. Here in Northeast Ohio, local households give nearly $5 billion annually,...
Thursday, December 04, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Cleveland's Local Labor Movement
NEW DATE! This forum was rescheduled from Wednesday, October 1st and will now take place at The Happy Dog on Thursday, December 4th! ---- Union organizing in Cleveland has been gaining ground, and it's not just taking on large corporations. Driven by...
Friday, December 05, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Remarks from Congressman Greg Landsman
Congressman Greg Landsman represents the 1st District of Ohio, which includes the city of Cincinnati, Warren County, and borders the state of Kentucky. He is widely known for his work in child and family advocacy, and bipartisan legislative efforts that...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Empowering Fashion, Crafted with Care
A Conversation with Yellowcake's Valerie Mayén on Entrepreneurship and Success
In a world driven by fast-fashion, mass production, and shifts in retail shopping habits, the fashion industry has faced its fair share of challenges lately—particularly for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Yet, Valerie Mayén has remained committed to sustainability and the art...
Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Harnessing the Power of AI in the Classroom
It's clear that Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is here to stay. To date, we've seen broader adoption in the workplace, employee recruitment, and even healthcare delivery with real-world embedding in workflows and systems. Yet, its adoption in the classroom is...
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Faith, Policy, and Influence: A Conversation with the President of the Center for Christian Virtue
Over the past decade, the Center for Christian Virtue has emerged as one of the most influential nonprofit advocacy organizations in the state of Ohio, notching legislative victories on school choice and building coalitions with state government leaders. Much of...
Tuesday, February 03, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with Author Halle Tecco
What if our loyalty is not to the healthcare system we were handed, it’s to the future we can build? And how do we crack an industry highly resistant to change? In Halle Tecco's newest book, Massively Better Healthcare, Tecco...
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment
A Conversation with Author Daniel Coyle at the Cuyahoga County Public Library
Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Race, Lance Armstrong’s War, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects. Coyle, who works as an advisor...
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