Schedule

November 1, 2024

8:00 am - 9:15 amCommunity Pastors & Ministry Leaders Coffee & Conversation

Room: CSU201

10:00 am - 11:30 amRegistration and Check-In

On-site Registration (Lobby – First Floor); Art Exhibit Open, Room: CSU214 ; Mixers (Cohen Student Union Campus )

10:30 am - 11:45 amArt Walk

Wasmer Art Gallery, TheaterZone Bower School of Music & Arts
Plein Air Painting (CSU Campus)
Huddles (CSU Campus)

12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLunch on Your Own

Choice of restaurants in the CSU Food Court, and other onsite restaurants, or the University Village

1:30 pm - 2:45 pmWelcome Reception

Join us for a Welcome Reception. Meet other creatives, our speakers and presenters, Room: CSU Lobby, second floor

3:00 pm - 4:15 pmBreakouts

CSU Campus Classrooms

4:30 pm - 5:15 pmPanel Discussion

Join the conversation as we dive into hot topics on the arts, faith, and our creative callings!

5:15 pm - 5:30 pmBreak

6:00 pm - 7:00 pmPlenary Session

Join us in the Cohen Center Ballroom for the Plenary Session with Craig Detweiler, with worship and special music

7:30 pm - 9:00 pmMixers

FGCU/IGNITE Mixer featuring actor and musician Grayson Russell, Room: CSU201; Art Show Reception featuring the works of Florida artists with special music, Room: CSU214

November 2, 2024

7:45 am - 8:55 amOn-site Registration and Check-In

On-site Registration and Check-In desk is located in the lobby of the Cohen Student Union, Art Show open, Room: CSU214, Creatives Connect Groups (CSU Campus)

9:00 am - 10:15 amGeneral Session

Brandon Swanner and worship team lead worship; Keynote Speaker Dr. Bob Petterson, Room: CSU Ballroom

10:30 am - 11:30 amBreakouts

Breakouts take place on the CSU Campus

11:30 am - 1:15 pmLunch

CSU201, CSU Ballroom, CSU Campus Restaurants

1:15 - 1:30 pmBreak

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmBreakouts

Breakouts take place in the CSU Campus

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmPanel Discussion

Dr. Barnett interviews top media and arts professionionals with Q & A

3:15 pm - 4:00 pmCreative Showcase, Wrap-up

Mainstage Speakers & Artists (Partial Listing)

Dr. Bob Petterson Bestselling Author, Amazing Storyteller, Speaker

Dr. Craig Detweiler Bestselling Author, Cultural Communicator, Filmmaker,

Scotty Curlee Award-winning Actor, FIlmmaker, Writer

Brandon Swanner SInger/Songwriter,, Worshp Pastor, Summit Church

Adam Drake Actor, Producer, 1st Assistant Director, The Chosen

Jesse Stewart Pastor, IGNITE FGCU College Ministry, Summit Church

Grayson Russell American Actor, Composer, Singer, Musician

Dr. Bill Barnett Founder & CEO, International Network of Creatives

Breakouts

Subject to Change with Notice

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  • This ticket includes all sessions, breakouts, Friday reception, boxed lunch (Saturday). Registration increases to $129.00 after October 1, 2024

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The Venue

Florida Gulf Coast University-Cohen Student Union 11090 Fgcu Blvd N, Fort Myers, FL 33965Dr. Ft. Myers FL 33913 239-561-1550

The Cohen Student Union is the lively hub of Florida Gulf Coast University, contributing to the overall college experience. From dining, to entertainment and co-curricular activities, the Cohen Student Union serves as a gathering place for all. All sessions and breakouts will take place in the Cohen Student Union.

Hotel Accomodations

Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast, $149 per night 9931 Interstate Commerce Dr. Ft. Myers FL 33913 239-561-1550

Conference Room Rate: $149 per night (King or Twin Queen Beds), includes Breakfast Buffet at the Oasis Restaurant (6:30 - 11:00 am). Deadline to reserve with conference rate: October 1, 2024. Click the link below to reserve or call 855-639-8440 and ask for International Network of Creatives group rate or mention group code INC.

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport FGCU, $139 per night 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Conference Room Rate: $139 per night Each standard room comes equipped with a king or two queen beds, microwave, small refrigerator, large workstation and complimentary WiFi. The Garden Grille Café located on property is open for Breakfast and Dinner. Deadline to reserve with conference rate: October 1, 2024. Click the link below to reserve or call 239-210-7200 and ask for the Accelerate-International Network of Creatives group rate or mention group code 913.

Homewood Suites Fort Myers Airport FGCU, $149 per night 16450 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Conference Room Rate: $149 per night. Each one-bedroom suite comes equipped with a king bed in the bedroom, sofa bed in the living room, dining area and full kitchen. The hotel serves a complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily. Deadline to reserve with conference rate: October 1, 2024. Click the link below to reserve or call 239-210-7300 and ask for the Accelerate-International Network of Creatives group rate or mention group code 90B.

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