Global Summit XVII sponsorship
Support the JES's mission of fostering dialogue for the Erie region on a global level.
Our audiences continue to show up to explore critical topics—from politics and global affairs to cutting-edge science, technology, sports, and more. And thanks to our sponsors, we’ve kept ticket prices unchanged since day one, ensuring that access to these powerful learning experiences remains open to all.
This year, we kicked off this year’s Global Summit with President Barack Obama. We also welcomed renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and community leader Jim Kelly, Vice President Mike Pence, and acclaimed historian Lindsay Chervinsky, plus many additional distinguished speakers who will engage and inspire audiences of all ages.
Whether you’ve sponsored the Global Summit before, supported other JES initiatives, or are considering a sponsorship for the first time, thank you for helping our community grow and thrive. Your support makes it possible for us to offer inclusive, high-quality programming that fosters civic engagement and civil dialogue—providing residents across Erie County with access to the ideas, conversations, and learning opportunities that matter most, especially in times when thoughtful public discourse is so urgently necessary.
If your organization is interested in becoming a Global Summit XVII sponsor, please contact Christine Gerlock by phone at 814-459-8000 or by email at gerlock@jeserie.org.
The 1619 Project: Examining the Origins of American Slavery 400 Years Later
Location: Bayfront Convention Center - 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 4th 7:00-8:30pm
Admission: Early Bird Pricing - General Admission $25.75 / Preferred Seating $51.50
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In Partnership With:
Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize, Peabody and Emmy-winning journalist at The New York Times. She is the creator of the 1619 Project, one of the nation's most banned texts, which was targeted by federal legislation and a presidential commission under Donald Trump. Hannah-Jones is an institution builder, and this summer, she will open The North Star Books + Bar, a literary salon in her neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
