HOPE Global Forums Announces 2025 Annual Meeting - “Future Proofing” Individuals & Communities to Reimagine the Global Economy

World’s Largest Gathering on Economic Inclusion Returns to Atlanta December 1-3

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Annual Meeting of the HOPE Global Forums, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to economic inclusion, financial literacy and the empowerment of underserved communities, returns to Atlanta December 1-3, 2025 at the Signia by Hilton in downtown. Now in its 11^th year, the 2025 convening will explore the theme “Future Proofing” – a call to equip individuals, families, and communities with the tools, policies and innovations needed to turn rapid advances in technology and AI into real opportunity for all. The HOPE Global Forums is a place where leaders see disruptions as a catalyst for new pathways to ownership, education, entrepreneurship and mobility.

This year’s agenda brings together an extraordinary mix of global leaders, CEOs, innovators, cultural voices, policymakers and changemakers for conversations that cut across industries and disciplines. Over three days, attendees will experience main stage keynotes, dynamic panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions covering topics from technology and financial access to wellbeing, migration, creativity and the global economy. Together, these sessions invite delegates to move beyond identifying the challenges of our time and toward building practical solutions that can reshape communities and strengthen economic opportunity nationwide.

The Annual Meeting of the HOPE Global Forums is expected to welcome more than 5,000 in-person delegates representing more than 30 countries. Last year’s virtual broadcast drew more than 10.1 million viewers from 40 countries, underscoring the global momentum behind the movement for greater financial empowerment and opportunity. To request an invitation, click here.

The event is hosted by Operation HOPE, Co-Chairs John Hope Bryant (Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO), Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Byron Allen, Allen Media Group Founder
• Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines CEO
• Sashi Brown, Baltimore Ravens President
• Charlamagne Tha God, The Breakfast Club Co-Host
• Kelly Coffey, Verita Strategic Wealth Strategies Co-Founder
• Harley Finkelstein, Shopify President
• Jennifer Hudson, Artist, Producer, Host
• T.D. Jakes, TDJ Enterprises Chairman
• Van Jones, Dream Machine Innovation Lab Founder
• H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, United Arab Emirates Minister of A.I.
• Kaz Nejatian, Open Door CEO
• Don Peebles, The Peebles Corporation Founder, Chairman & CEO
• Ruth Porat, Alphabet & Google President & CIO
• Mike “Killer Mike” Render, Grammy & Emmy Award-Winning Artist
• John Sherman, Kansas City Royals Chairman & CEO
• Stephen A. Smith, The Stephen A. Smith Show Host
• Brian Tippens, Cisco Chief Social Impact & Inclusion Officer
• Angela Williams, United Way President & CEO
• Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow CEO
• Jed York, San Francisco 49ers Principal Owner & CEO
• And more!

“At this year’s HOPE Global Forums, we are focusing on future proofing – preparing people, and not just systems, for the world ahead. With AI and other innovations transforming our economy faster than ever, the greatest risk is leaving people behind. We’re bringing together leaders committed to ensuring every individual has access to the tools, opportunities and protections to thrive in this new world,” said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE.

To date, HGF delegates have made more than 2,000 “Hope in Action Commitments,” pledges that enable individuals and organizations to drive tangible change in their communities. These commitments have generated tens of thousands of volunteer hours across the U.S. and internationally, furthering Operation HOPE mission of expanding opportunity for all.

Registration & Sponsorship Information

The Annual Meeting of the HOPE Global Forums is open to anyone passionate about financial literacy, economic empowerment, and building a brighter financial future. To learn more and register for this event, please click here.

HGF 2025 Premier Sponsors include Cisco, Truist, Wells Fargo, Credit One Bank, Huntington Bank, J.P. Morgan Chase, Visa, Morgan Stanley, Coinbase, and National Cryptocurrency Association. For sponsorship inquiries, contact [e-mail].

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About HOPE Global Forums

HOPE Global Forums, a key initiative of Operation HOPE, convenes world leaders to advance financial dignity and economic empowerment for underserved communities. Through innovative approaches to financial literacy and economic opportunity, the forum drives forward solutions that help build a future where everyone has the tools to succeed.