Celebrating Leadership.
Inspiring Innovation.
In Partnership with Digital Innovation Week. Investing in the future of St. Louis' digital ecosystem.
A year-end celebration
of digital leadership.
The ConnectSTL Digital Champions Luncheon is the coalition's signature year-end event.
We celebrate the leaders, organizations, and partnerships advancing digital innovation and digital inclusion across the St. Louis region — while launching a new investment in the next generation of innovators.
Six outcomes we're here to achieve.
One luncheon.
Many sectors.
Approximately 90–120 guests representing the full breadth of the region's digital inclusion and innovation ecosystem.
A luncheon in motion.
From networking to celebration — an afternoon of connection, recognition, and inspiration.
Arrive. Connect.
Discover.
Guests arrive and network while viewing the ConnectSTL Impact Slideshow, community photo gallery, student technology displays, and sponsor recognition.
Setting the tone
for the afternoon.
Lunch &
Networking.
Networking continues over lunch — building relationships that strengthen the coalition.
A year of
progress.
A celebration of the year's accomplishments — and a vision for the future. Accompanied by a short ConnectSTL Year in Review video.
Recognizing leaders advancing digital opportunity.
Honorees from across St. Louis share brief reflections on their work, their vision, advice for the community, and what's next.
Youth leadership.
Live innovation.
Students take the stage to share how technology has shaped their education, leadership, and future goals — then demonstrate their work in action.
Voices of the
next generation.
Students share how technology has influenced their education, leadership, and future goals.
Student projects on display.
Creativity meets
technology.
Technology-inspired performances by students — celebrating creative expression and digital fluency.
“Today we've celebrated the leaders who are advancing digital innovation across St. Louis. As we look to the future, we also want to invest in the next generation of innovators.”
Investing in the future.
$2,500 initial investment
“To continue that commitment, DREAM is proud to launch the DREAM Digital Futures Fund with an initial investment of $2,500 to support young innovators.”
A year closed.
A future opened.
Throughout the luncheon.
"Today's leaders built the foundation for digital opportunity. Tomorrow's leaders will build what's next. ConnectSTL exists to bring both together."
Thank you.
