EdTech

Spark: Grit to Great

Spark: Grit to Great is an inspiring event designed to encourage leaders to embrace diverse perspectives and tackle challenges with innovative solutions.

4 weeks until it opens.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
27 August 2026
Organiser
Cleveland Leadership Center
Tickets
USD 99
Industry
EdTech

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Education & Training

On stage

Speakers

  • Allison Howard, President of Business Operations, WNBA Cleveland
  • Kris McGuigan, Founder, Professional Courage
  • Tom Gill, President, Urban Community School
  • David Abbott, President, West Side Market Board of Directors
  • Rachel Ciomcia, Cleveland Leadership Center
  • Habeebah Rasheed Grimes, Founder, Habeebah Rasheed Grimes LLC
  • Diana Rosa, Rosa Consulting, LLC
  • Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett, Owner, MOD Network LLC
  • Dan Brown, Chief Services Officer, JumpStart, Inc
  • Sandra Morgan, Mayor, City of East Cleveland
  • Becky Ruppert McMahon, Cleveland Leadership Center

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

    120 m from the venue

    24 Public Square, Cleveland

  • Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

    220 m from the venue

    1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, 44114

  • The Ritz-Carlton

    260 m from the venue

    1515 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, 44113

  • Hilton Cleveland Downtown

    360 m from the venue

    100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, 44114

  • Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade

    410 m from the venue

    420 Superior Avenue East, Cleveland, 44114

  • Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

    420 m from the venue

    1380 East 6th Street, 44114

  • Fidelity Hotel CLE

    490 m from the venue

    1940 East 6th Street, Cleveland

  • Residence Inn Cleveland Downtown

    540 m from the venue

    527 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, 44115

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