January 28 - 30, 2025

Google Office Atlanta

1105 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

2023 Highlights

Speakers

Agenda

Welcome to the Cookout!

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

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Get to Know Google's AI Tools

For Everyone

A hands-on session to learn and try some of Google’s artificial intelligence tools.

Location:

The Beacon

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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State of the Union (HBCUs, HSIs and TCUs)

For Everyone

A “real talk” conversation about the role and impact HBCUs, HSIs and TCUs can have in today’s context.

Location:

The Beacon

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

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We Got 5 On It

For Everyone

A “real talk” conversation about the 5 generations of employees in today’s workforce and how we can thrive, together.

Location:

The Beacon

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Afrorithms: Be the Signal

For Everyone

A design-thinking and storytelling immersive experience to inspire us to take personal agency over our stories and our futures. Check out this example!

Location:

The Beacon

6:15 PM - 9:00 PM

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Welcome to the Cookout Mixer

For Everyone

Welcome to the cookout! Join us for a surprise activation, dinner and networking. Meet other attendees and keep the conversations from the day going.

Location:

Moxy Hotel

Real Talk: Change Begins With It

8:55 AM - 9:35 AM

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Welcome

For Everyone

We’ll begin all together to get oriented and ready for an exciting day of programming.

Location:

The Beacon

9:55 AM - 10:45 AM

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Real Talk: Leading From The Front

For Everyone

We’ll dive into the critical skills of how to evolve and adapt in our current context for continuing impact that matters, so that we can be the change we want to see and experience.

Location:

The Beacon

10:55 AM - 11:45 AM

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"You're On Mute! Can You Hear Me Now?"

For Business Professionals

A “real talk” conversation about the dynamics that create friction in the corporate world that can keep us on mute, invisible and marginalized.

Location:

The Beacon

10:55 AM - 11:45 AM

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What You Don’t Know Is Hurting You: 4 Keys to a Phenomenal Career

For Business Professionals

We’ll have a “real talk” conversation about ways to level up your career journey. Inspired by the book, “What You Don’t Know Is Hurting You: 4 Keys to a Phenomenal Career”

Location:

Illuminate

10:55 AM - 11:45 AM

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"Do You Know Where You're Going?"

For Students

As today’s students sit at the threshold of their professional journeys, we’ll have “real talk” to about their hopes, plans, dreams and fears - inspired by the theme from the 1975 hit movie "Mahogany".

Location:

Good Trouble

10:55 AM - 11:45 AM

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

For Students

A “real talk” conversation about the importance of mental health and wellbeing in today’s world of heavy tech and various forms of media.

Location:

MLK Jr

Real Actions: How Change Comes To Life

1:15 PM - 2:05 PM

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Each One, Teach One

For Everyone

All of us bring value to the table. How are we honing our value and paying it forward?

Location:

The Beacon

2:15 PM - 3:05 PM

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Heart, Soul, Mind & Body Workshop

For Business Professionals

Practical workshop to teaches skills on breathwork and resilience to manage stress in a healthy way.

Location:

The Beacon

2:15 PM - 3:05 PM

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Power of the Pivot

For Business Professionals

All of us are on a career journey. Knowing how to effectively navigate our journey is critical. We’ll explore the signs & signals to help us recognize the time for career pivots and how to make the right moves.

Location:

Illuminate

2:15 PM - 3:05 PM

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What Got You Here Won't Get You There

For Students

Attending college is a great accomplishment, but it doesn’t stop there. We’ll dive into the critical skills necessary for an impactful career that aren’t typically taught in the classroom.

Location:

Good Trouble

2:15 PM - 3:05 PM

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Get a Job

For Students

Get hands-on help with your resume and develop your interview skills.

Location:

MLK Jr.

Real Connections: How Change Continues

3:15 PM - 4:05 PM

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Home Away From Home

For Everyone

Imposter syndrome often stems from a lack of belonging and can show up for us in many ways. We’ll have “real talk” about how we can bring our lived experiences into new spaces to create belonging, and how the power of community can support us.

Location:

The Beacon

4:15 PM - 5:05 PM

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Rise Together

For Business Professionals

Informed by the African Indigenous Philosophy of Ubuntu, we’ll examine the power of community and what the corporate world can learn from this centuries old philosophy.

Location:

Illuminate

4:15 PM - 5:05 PM

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

For Business Professionals

A “real talk” conversation about the importance of mental health and wellbeing in today’s world of heavy tech and various forms of media. We’ll explore how the power of community can support our mental health.

Location:

Washing Society

4:15 PM - 5:05 PM

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Keep Climbing

For Students

A practical session to develop skills for networking, personal brand development, communications and storytelling.

Location:

MLK Jr.

4:15 PM - 5:05 PM

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Heart, Soul, Mind & Body Workshop

For Students

Practical workshop to teaches skills on breathwork and resilience to manage stress in a healthy way.

Location:

Good Trouble

5:10 PM - 6:00 PM

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Networking

For Everyone

We’ll bring it all together with an engaging networking activity based on what attendees learned from the day’s sessions.

Location:

In Breakout Rooms

6:10 PM - 6:25 PM

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Closing

For Everyone

We’ll end the day with reflection and sharing.

Location:

The Beacon

Bringing It All Together

9:15 AM - 10:05 AM

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Real Actions: Passion, Purpose & Profit

For Everyone

How do you balance the desire for your work to match your passion while also striving to meet the needs of your job?

Location:

The Beacon

10:15 AM - 11:05 PM

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Real Connections: Leadership and Authenticity

For Everyone

We’ll go beyond any cliches and dive into the challenging elements of authenticity that require courage.

Location:

The Beacon

11:15 AM - 12:05 PM

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Real Talk: Culture is Big Business

For Everyone

Culture has become more than just expressions of pride. Its passion and purpose, through unique personalities that have contributed to profitable enterprises.

Location:

The Beacon

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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The Marketplace: Where Supply Meets Demand

For Everyone

Members from Google’s Recruiting Team will be available to share information about career opportunities.

Location:

The Beacon

January 28 - 30, 2025

Google Office Atlanta

2023 Highlights

Speakers

Agenda

Welcome to the Cookout!

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Get to Know Google's AI Tools

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

State of the Union (HBCUs, HSIs and TCUs)

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

We Got 5 On It

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Afrorithms: Be the Signal

6:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Welcome to the Cookout Mixer

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