Nova Future Leaders | Philly, PA | Sept. 26

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 13TH

A built grant and education program for students and emerging leaders.

We are connecting 125 students and emerging cannabis visionaries to opportunities, relationships, and resources with industry access and a special award for five winners.

Nova Future Leaders Judges

  • Precious Osagie-Erese

    Founder and CEO of Precious Canna Co

  • Vanessa Simmons

    Executive Co-Host of the For Good Podcast

  • Joseph “JoJo” Simmons

    Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of 3isFOR

  • Gia Moron

    Found and CEO of GVM Communications, Inc.

Your vision could be worth $1,000.

The future is full of potential. We’re here to open the doors.

Nova Future Leaders is a leadership initiative designed to connect talented students and emerging leaders with experiences, mentorship, career pathways, and the people who can help them move forward.

We believe access can change the trajectory of a career. That’s why Nova brings together students, professionals, organizations, mentors, and changemakers to create meaningful opportunities for the next generation.

Our Mission

  • Access

    Access

    Connect students with experiences and opportunities that can shape their futures.

  • A woman with short pink hair speaking into a microphone at a table with a green cloth at a crowded indoor event

    Connection

    Build relationships between students, professionals, mentors, and organizations.

  • A woman speaking into a microphone during a panel discussion or seminar in a decorated event space, with attendees seated in front of her.

    Opportunity

    Create pathways to careers, leadership experiences, scholarships, and more.

Nova connects students with the people, experiences, and opportunities that can help turn ambition into action. Register to join us, meet fellow emerging leaders, and explore what's possible.

Why register?

Your next opportunity starts here.

Nova Future Leaders is bringing students and emerging leaders from participating HBCUs to Black Cannabis Week in Philadelphia. You and 124 other students will be brought on a day trip to and from the Philadelphia Cannabis Opportunities Conference on Saturday, Sept 26th.

Reserve your spot and connect with fellow students, professionals, and emerging leaders. Students and emerging leaders will pitch their vision, entrepreneurial venture, or business model in a two-minute presentation to a panel of judges at the Cannabis Opportunities Conference.

What's included?

  • Chance to compete for the $1,000 award

  • A reserved 2-minute spot to pitch your vision

  • Transportation to and from the conference in Philly

  • Access to Nova programming

  • Opportunities to connect with professionals

  • Networking with fellow students and industry leaders