Global Summit XVII
Join us, for our 17th year of serving the Erie community with a new Global Summit lineup of groundbreaking researchers, writers, and presenters. The JES invites speakers from around the world to speak on a broad range of globally important issues each year as part of our Global Summit Speaker Series.

You are Changing the World Whether You Like it or Not

October 16th,2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Warner Theater
Speaker: David Lamotte

Date/Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025 7:00-8:30PM

Location: Warner Theater, 811 State St, Erie, PA 16501

Admission:

  • General Admission (Early Bird Pricing) $25
  • Preferred Seating  (Early Bird Pricing) $50 (Closest Section Near the Stage)

Additional Fees:  Amusement Tax, Processing Fee 

Parking: TBD

David Lamotte

David LaMotte is an award-winning songwriter, speaker, and author who has performed over 3,500 concerts worldwide and released thirteen albums. His music, including the Folk Radio #1 hit “September Me,” has been featured on Our Town (Broadway), This American Life, and national television. A sought-after speaker, David has delivered TEDx talks (one a TED Editor’s Pick) and keynoted events at the UN, Scottish Parliament, and Rotary International. He is a Rotary World Peace Fellow with a master’s in International Relations, and the founder of PEG Partners, a nonprofit supporting education in Guatemala. David has authored four books, including You Are Changing the World Whether You Like It Or Not, used in college classrooms across the U.S. and abroad. He is also part of the interfaith musical group Abraham Jam. He lives in Black Mountain, NC, and continues to tour, write, and advocate for peace and justice.