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Access to like-minded innovators, an Advisory Board, online companion programming and in-person summits.

in person meetings

We schedule in-person meetings to enrich learning.

 

Phase I: 

4 - 6 days of programming for incoming fellow class | April 2023, Ft. Myers, FL

Annual meeting in Ft. Myers, FL at The Edison Awards for all fellows, past and present

Phase II: 

Bi-weekly, mentor zoom sessions and workshops

Monthly speaker series

Edison Awards Summit

In April 2023, the cohort of Fellows will convene at The Edison Awards in Fort Myers, Florida. In addition to being formally introduced to the Edison community on stage, they will have personal visits with executives, a private dinner at Thomas Edison’s winter home, and private discussions and explorations.

Silicon Valley Summit

In 2023, the Fellows will convene at this private home in the heart of Silicon Valley for a 5-day summit. There, they will live together, cook together, play together, explore together, learn together and visit several of the most innovative companies and people driving global change in our society.

LARIMER TV SHOW

PASSING THE TORCH, inspired by Latimer, is a unique docu-series that celebrates visionary Black Afrofuturists, creators, innovators, thought leaders and dreamers that are shaping our collective future. 

By sharing their knowledge, they inspire the next generation to PASS THE TORCH.

 
 
 

 The Latimer Idea Box

“Digital meets Physical” Content Delivery

In addition to the virtual discussions, performances, cultural and ”forced serendipitous moments”, attendees in the program also receive an “idea catalyst box” containing physical objects designed to stimulate paradigm shifting new ideas and encourage exploration outside of traditional comfort zones.

 

Ready to Apply?

The Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program can change your life.