Aiming to impart leadership skills through cultural exchange and groundbreaking ideas, the 12th Annual Chess & Community Conference, themed “Future Forward: Game Changers,” will host a variety of keynote speakers, interactive activities and more. Keynote speakers at the event include Zach McLeroy, the co-founder of Zaxby’s and founder of The McLeroy Family Foundation; actor Kahry Payton of “The Walking Dead” and upcoming Marvel video game 1943: Rise of Hydra; and young leaders from Lagos, Nigeria visiting through the Ubuntu Cultural Exchange Program. In addition to speakers, activities include a robotics tournament, robotics and virtual reality demonstrations, a chess museum and a kids versus police chess competition. Finally, the chess tournament hosted at the conference will allow players from diverse backgrounds and skill levels to compete to win up to $1,000.
WHO: 12th Annual Chess & Community Conference
WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 29, 9 a.m.
WHERE: The Classic Center
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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