Akron Roundtable

Akron Roundtable

Akron Roundtable inspires and promotes community dialog and networking by presenting speakers who inform and educate listeners on diverse topics of importance to the region, the nation, and the world. You can hear a broadcast of this forum every fourth Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. on WKSU.

AKRON ROUNDTABLE

Collegiate Sports Sponsorship in the NIL era. How Learfield, a third-party multi-media rights holder, unlocks NIL opportunities for today’s student-athletes.

Since 2021, the landscape of collegiate athletics has been in a state of rapid transformation. One could argue that it has experienced more change in the past three years than in the previous fifty. This transformation has been marked by the introduction of NIL, which allows student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness.
AKRON ROUNDTABLE

Plastics and Sustainability – Challenge or Opportunity: Kumar Sanketh

One of the consequential materials industries of the 20th century is facing its most difficult challenge yet, as society expects plastics to provide the same level of comfort and convenience, we are used to without harming the environment when we create and dispose of them.

Who’s Right and Whose Right? Abortion in the Post-Dobbs Era: Dr. Jennifer Savitski

Dr. Jennifer Savitski will discuss the current state of abortion access, the impact of State legislation and how providers and patients across the country are adapting to this new landscape of women’s healthcare.
Why Local News Can Slow Polarization: Joshua Darr

Joshua Darr will discuss his research showing how stronger local news can push back on polarization, make government work better, and adapt to today’s media environment.
The Promise and Peril of our AI-Fueled Futures: Margaret Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell is a researcher focused on the ins and outs of machine learning and ethics-informed AI development in tech.
Accelerating Leadership and Innovation to Meet Unmet Medical Needs: Dr. John Langell

Now in its 50th year, NEOMED is a single university with more than 1,000 students with four colleges of its own ― Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Graduate Studies, and the Bitonte College of Dentistry.
In a moderated conversation with Ideastream's Andew Meyer: Shammas Malik

Since being elected to Council, Shammas Malik has worked hard every day on real solutions to the challenges Akron faces.
Stories Untold: Howard Street Parade

Theron Brown will take us on a musical journey from past to present as he unpacks the stories and spirit of Howard Street.
A Closer Look at Cannabis

Join Akron Roundtable for our second Bringing It Home Program featuring a panel of experts as they dig deeper into the topic of cannabis and what the November 7 ballot issue means for Ohio and the Akron area.
Out of the Shadows-Cannabis Going Mainstream: Stephen Lenn

After more than 40 years practicing in corporate finance and merger and acquisition matters, primarily with large law firms and for large companies, Steve joined Brennan, Manna & Diamond as managing partner of its Scottsdale office, offering the value imbedded in the experience, skills, contacts, and relationships developed representing both large institutional and entrepreneurial clients with the personal attention, agility, and flexibility of a boutique.
The Rise in Juvenile Crime and Violence - Pitfalls and Promise: Daniel Flannery

Celebrate with us as we honor the Inductees and Honorees of the Class of 2023.
The Crypto Conundrum - Breaking Down Bitcoin Basics: David Pelleg

The Crypto Conundrum - Breaking Down Bitcoin Basics talk will trace the evolution of digital currencies and their importance in our modern digital world.
Goodyear at 125: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future: Richard Kramer

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2023.
Sustaining Our Future: Energy, Agriculture, and Climate Change

Join us for a facilitated session as leaders from agriculture and energy come together to discuss the pressing issues and promising pathways for the future of climate change.