Hope Summit Workshop Series
Amid the Hope Transforms campaign launch, Belmont University hosted the Hope Summit Workshop Series, a day of collaboration and creativity that united faculty and industry leaders. Co-designed by the Hope Summit Committee, Belmont Innovation Labs, college deans and faculty, and University Advancement, the workshops explored how higher education can reimagine its role in solving the world’s greatest challenges—guided by Belmont’s vision of formation, innovation, and impact.
Convening Partners
Innovation Approach
Workshop Design
- Interactive experience using human centered design principals to engage participants
- Multiple mediums to explore the problem/challenge and generate direction for the future
- Lead the room, especially prospective funders, to a vision of what could be and how they can participate
- Cultivate and connect an ecosystem of problem solvers to be invested in the success of the ultimate outcomes of the workshop
Storytelling Videos
Results
Behind every number is a story of collaboration, creativity, and hope—proof of what’s possible when Belmont’s community comes together with purpose.
Scenes From the Day
"The meetings were vital for narrowing our focus and helping us define the "product" we were presenting. We would not have been able to make such significant progress without the help of the Innovation team!"
Visual Summary
Hannah Murphy from Studio Stillwater captured the themes of the workshops during the day and compiled them into this stunning visual piece.
Hope Summit 2026
Interested in getting involved with Hope Summit in 2026?