GRIT Conference 2023

The Creative Coast exists to nurture the members of our community engaged in creative or innovative endeavors and to cultivate an environment in which they can thrive. The Creative Coast is a nonprofit organization.

The Creative Coast

Formerly known as Geekend, The Creative Coast's annual conference returns as the GRIT Conference in January 2023!

Savannah Cultural Arts Center

<h2>GRIT brings together Savannah's brightest and boldest entrepreneurs, technologists, makers, creatives, leaders, and change agents!</h2>During this 2-day event, leading designers, technologists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from Savannah and beyond deliver sessions that showcase our city's achievements in business, tech and the arts, address our toughest challenges, and discuss emerging trends. G﻿RIT includes...- Two days of presentations and panels from experts building products, companies, and experiences on January 27th and 28th. You can see all of the <a href="https://thegritconference.com/grit-conference-speakers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">speakers</a> and <a href="https://thegritconference.com/panels/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">panels</a> over at <a href="https://thegritconference.com/panels/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://thegritconference.com/</a>- The <a href="https://thegritconference.com/startup-stage/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Startup Stage</a> pitch competition featuring budding local entrepreneurs competing for $10,000 in cash and prizes.- Opportunities to mix and mingle with world-class innovators living right here in Savannah- A Happy Hour for making friends (and making deals!)W﻿ant access to the VIP Reception on the evening of January 26th?T﻿he VIP reception is an evening kick-off party exclusively for the speakers, sponsors, and event planners that are dedicated to making GRIT a fantastic conference. It's a great opportunity to connect with the presenters. If you'd like to join the reception, purchase a VIP Ticket for $299 to attend on the 26th from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Please note that Early Early Bird, Early Bird, and General Admission ticket holders have tickets for the Jan 27th and Jan 28th portion of the conference only. Early Early Bird, Early Bird , and General Admission ticket holders must upgrade their tickets in order to attend the VIP Reception on Jan 26th.A﻿bout the OrganizerGRIT is organized by The Creative Coast, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Savannah that exists to catalyze the innovation economy in Coastal Georgia. The presenting sponsor is the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA). SEDA's mission is to help create, grow and attract new job opportunities and investment in the Savannah region.

<h2>M﻿eet the Keynote Speakers</h2>L﻿earn more at <a href="https://thegritconference.com/grit-conference-speakers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://thegritconference.com/grit-conference-speakers/</a>

<h2>P﻿anel Discussions </h2>Read about the panels and panelists at <a href="https://thegritconference.com/panels/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://thegritconference.com/panels/</a><ul><li>THE ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESS: TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS, SAVE THE PLANET</li></ul><ul><li>BEYOND BORED APES: NFTS (NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS) FOR THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT &amp; FOR GOOD</li></ul><ul><li>FOOD FOR THOUGHT RESTAURANT PANEL</li><li>7-FIGURE EXITS: SELLING YOUR BUSINESS FOR MULTIPLE MILLIONS</li><li>INVESTOR PANEL</li><li>METAVERSE &amp; WEB3 IN THE REAL WORLD</li><li>THE SHE HUSTLES PANEL</li><li>BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS BUILDERS</li><li>AV, AI &amp; ROBOTICS, OH MY! - ADVANCES IN LOGISTICS &amp; ADVANCED MANUFACTURING</li><li>INSIGHTS AND THE INTERSECTION OF ENTERTAINMENT &amp; GAMING</li><li>CULTURE TO COMMERCE</li><li>DIGITAL MARKETING IN 2023</li><li>S﻿TEM EDUCATION: PREPARING OUR KIDS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK</li></ul>

<h2>S﻿tartup Stage</h2>E﻿ight companies will pitch on stage to a panel of judges for the opportunity to win $10,000 in cash and prizes.<h3>M﻿eet the Startups</h3>8﻿8 TechnologiesB﻿EEnevolentF﻿ebrisM﻿edsemblyO﻿roP﻿illowSak, LLCT﻿he Whiskey GrailW﻿orkCEO

<h2>V﻿iew the Schedule</h2>Learn more about our full schedule and descriptions on our <a href="https://thegritconference.com/schedule/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>.<h3>D﻿ay One | Friday, January 27, 2023 | 8:30 am - 7:30 pm </h3>

<h3>D﻿ay Two | Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm </h3>

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