Invest In Neighborhoods

What a day. 👏

Saturday's 2026 Neighborhood Summit brought together residents, community leaders, nonprofit partners, and civic voices from across Cincinnati to share ideas, build connections, and think collectively about the future of our neighborhoods.

From thoughtful conversations to new connections, it was clear how much energy and commitment exists in this community. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up, contributed, and helped make the day meaningful.

A special thank you to the partners and sponsors who made this event possible:

Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation
City Of Cincinnati Government
ATA Architects
The Port
Cincinnati Development Fund
Warsaw Federal Savings & Loan
Fifth Third Bank
PNC
University of Cincinnati

We’re already looking forward to continuing this work and conversation together!

🍽️ Join us for the Neighborhood Summit Kick-Off Dinner!

We’re kicking off the 2026 Neighborhood Summit with a special evening featuring former Cincinnati Mayor David Mann as our keynote speaker.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Cincinnati’s most experienced civic leaders as we look ahead to the future of our neighborhoods under the theme Cincinnati 2051: Envisioning the Future.

✨ Free to attend
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026

Whether you’re attending the Summit or simply interested in the future of Cincinnati, this is a great way to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation.

👉 Reserve your spot here:
https://www.investinneighborhoods.org/neighborhood-summit/

Seats are limited — we encourage you to register in advance.

Registration extended. Register today https://www.investinneighborhoods.org/summit-registration/

Register today! 2026 Neighborhood Summit

Summit Registration - Invest in Neighborhoods Registration Form

📣 The Neighborhood Summit is Almost Here! April 25

We’re just under two weeks away from the Invest in Neighborhoods Neighborhood Summit: Cincinnati 2051 — Envisioning the Future, and there’s still time to get involved.

Community organizations are invited to reserve community tabling space to share resources, connect with partners, and engage with neighborhood leaders from across the region.

We’re also excited for the Kick-Off Dinner on April 24, which offers an opportunity for early networking, conversation, and connection ahead of the Summit. Tickets are still available.

This event brings together residents, nonprofit leaders, funders, and community partners to share ideas and shape the future of Cincinnati’s neighborhoods, and we hope you’ll be part of it!

👉 Reserve your community table or purchase Kick-Off Dinner tickets today: https://www.investinneighborhoods.org/neighborhood-summit/

Dates updated

Still accepting session ideas for the 2026 Neighborhood Summit 👇

As we prepare to celebrate the Summit’s 25th anniversary, we’re inviting proposals that explore the future of Cincinnati’s neighborhoods under the theme Cincinnati 2051: Envisioning the Future.

We’re especially interested in:

• Panels and workshops that center neighborhood voices
• Interactive or creative session formats
• Proposals that elevate youth perspectives (ages 14–24)

🗓 Call for speakers closes Monday, February 16, 2026
👉 Details and submission link below.

🎤 Call for Speakers: 2026 Neighborhood Summit

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Neighborhood Summit, we’re looking ahead and we want to hear from you!

The 2026 Neighborhood Summit will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Tangeman University Center (TUC), University of Cincinnati, under the theme "Cincinnati 2051: Envisioning the Future."

We are inviting community leaders, residents, organizers, planners, artists, innovators, and changemakers to submit session ideas that imagine what Cincinnati’s neighborhoods can become over the next 25 years — and what we must do now to get there.

The Summit centers neighborhood voices and lived experience alongside professional expertise, and we are also interested in proposals that elevate the perspectives of young people ages 14–24.

We welcome a variety of engaging formats, including panels, interactive workshops, storytelling or case studies, community dialogues, and creative or nontraditional presentations.

📆 Call for speakers closes Monday, February 16, 2026.

👉 Submit your proposal via our Google Form in the comments.

Join us as we imagine and begin building Cincinnati 2051 — together!

🎤 Call for Speakers: 2026 Neighborhood Summit

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Neighborhood Summit, we’re looking ahead and we want to hear from you!

The 2026 Neighborhood Summit will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Tangeman University Center (TUC), University of Cincinnati, under the theme "Cincinnati 2051: Envisioning the Future."

We are inviting community leaders, residents, organizers, planners, artists, innovators, and changemakers to submit session ideas that imagine what Cincinnati’s neighborhoods can become over the next 25 years — and what we must do now to get there.

The Summit centers neighborhood voices and lived experience alongside professional expertise, and we are also interested in proposals that elevate the perspectives of young people ages 14–24.

We welcome a variety of engaging formats, including panels, interactive workshops, storytelling or case studies, community dialogues, and creative or nontraditional presentations.

📆 Call for speakers closes Monday, February 16, 2026.

👉 Submit your proposal via our Google Form in the comments.

Join us as we imagine and begin building Cincinnati 2051 — together!