
MY DREAM SUMMIT
A weekend of power, unity, elegance and social consciousness.
Mr. Eli Smith Presents
Fortune
500
Syracuse
Utica
Rochester
Dream Conference and Exposition
Join Mr. Eli Smith and others for an interactive, day-long event.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 8:00 am till 5:00 pm
Dream Gala II
-VIP Reception-
Join Mr. Eli Smith, Dream Summit celebrities, guest speakers, presenters, award winners, and sponsors for an open bar cocktail reception.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 7:00 pm till 8:00 pm
-Black Tie Event-
Dream Gala
Join Mr. Eli Smith and hundreds of other entrepreneurs for an Evening of Celebration.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 8:00 pm till 12:00 midnight
-Black Tie Event-
Day Dream Party
Join Mr. Eli Smith and others for a relaxing brunch to wind down an extraordinary weekend of bringing about equality and economic justice for all.
Sunday, August 28, 2022 11:00 am till 3:00 pm
Albany
Binghamton
National
Leaders
Buffalo
Early Bird Special - Save 15% on My Dream Summit 2022 Package!
KeyNote Speakers & Panelists

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Professor at Vanderbilt University, Author, Speaker


Soledad O’Brien
Documentarian, Journalist, Speaker, Author and Philanthropist


Jemele Hill
Emmy Award Winning Journalist


Dr. James Braxton Peterson
Author, Educator, Consultant


Dorsey Levens
Former NFL Running Back For Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl Champion


Kelly Copes-Anderson
Associate Vice President and Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Eli Lilly and Company

Lara Price
Executive Vice President-
Philadelphia 76ers


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Marc Jones
Founder/CEO and Inventor



Ryan Gillum
Founder/CEO and Inventor

James Schuler
Advocate



Hasan Stephens
Advocate

Bertram L Lawson II
President and CEO of YMCA



Joanie Mahoney
President of SUNY ESF

Moderators

Tamika D. Otis

Baye Muhammad

Summer Willow Fitch

Juhanna Scholar
The Dream Team

Eli Smith
Founder

Arel Moodie
Steering Committee

El-Java Abdul-Qadir
Steering Committee

Lekia K. Hill
Steering Committee
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Me'Shae Brooks-Rolling
Steering Committee

Lindsay Wickham
Marketing Manager

Whitney Ford
Social Media Manager

Mariella Canady
Chief Philanthropy Officer YMCA

Kathleen Peplinski
Event Coordinator

Eileen Collins
Event Prep
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The OnCenter
800 South State Street Syracuse, NY 13202
The Oncenter is a perfect location for the Dream Summit. It is located in downtown Syracuse, NY. The Oncenter is a spacious, three-city-block facility that offers premium accommodations for exhibitions, conventions, break-out sessions, banquets, and for an elegant evening in the ballroom.
The Marriot Hotel
100 East Onondaga Street Syracuse, New York 13202
Located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, we are conveniently near Armory Square and State University of New York (SUNY). We are the official hotel of The Oncenter Convention Center, suitably situated steps from the hotel. Mention the Dream Summit for discounted rates.
Eli Smith
Eli Smith is a committed and energetic entrepreneur who was born in Elmira, NY. He is following in the footsteps of his parents, who were successful business owners for more than 40 years. In 2012 he began SGTR, formally known as So Gone Trash Removal. He made a start by cleaning and removing trash from basements and attics. Now, he owns SGTR and E. Smith Contractors which are now both MBE certified general construction companies. He is hopeful that one day, one of his own five children will be inspired to make a difference in the community they live in by starting their own business.
He most recently was awarded the 2019 National Harriet Tubman Award from Sean embodiment of the lauded characteristics that made Harriet Tubman who she was.
His community involvement includes sitting on the boards of the Syracuse Boys and Girls Clubs, The Association of Builders and Contractors(Empire State Chapter), and the Urban Business Association of Syracuse. He is also an alumnus of Babson College and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. Most recently, he was recognized by local news channels for purchasing two Harriet movie showings. He gave over 200 free movie tickets to children and members of the community so that they could see the story of Harriet Tubman and feel inspired.
Currently operating out of offices in D.C. and Syracuse, Eli continues to give back to his community by mentoring students at area high schools and colleges, including Syracuse University and Onondaga Community College. He can also be seen at local events and business fairs, recruiting employees and independent contractors to be a part of his growing corporation.
Honors and Achievements
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NYS Senate Empire Award Madame C.J. Walker Small Business Award
National Harriet Tubman Award Centerstate CEO Economic Champion
NYS Entrepreneur Assistance Program Entrepreneur of the year
D’Aniello Entrepreneurial Internship Program from the Falcone Center For
Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University 2017
Onondaga Small Business Development Center Bonded Contractor of the year
CenterState CEO Economic Champion
Carey Gabay Excellence and Innovation award from Governor Cuomo
D’Aniello Entrepreneurial Internship Program from the Falcone Center