Programming
DAY ONE - October 24
12:00-1:00 PM
Check-In/lunch
You will get your badge -- and lunch!
12:40-12:55 PM
Welcome & UTA Next Gen Opening Remarks
Welcome to ZCON!
12:55-1:15 PM
Opening/Trivia
"Are you smarter than a Gen Zer?" Trivia Hosted by Davis Burleson
1:15-1:35 PM
Panel
Mean Girls Mid-afternoon: A conversation on exploring modern femininity in media.
1:35-2:05 PM
Panel
The Connection Economy: Discussing the role of Gen Z in a new reimagined economy.
2:05-2:30 PM
Recess
It's time to get vibing.
2:30-3:00 PM
Panel
Boundary-Breaking Beauty: A vibrant conversation on what beauty means to Gen Z. How is our cohort redefining the word as well as transforming the entire landscape
3:00-3:30 PM
Panel
Ideas Changing the World: 3 Gen Z Entrepreneur Spotlights
3:30-4:25 PM
Breakouts
Various breakout sessions are hosted by Gen Zers.
4:25-4:55 PM
Panel
Future of Work: What does Gen Z expect from the workplace of the 21st Century?
4:55-5:25 PM
Panel
Reinventing the Runway: Discussion between the most iconic Gen Z voices who have emerged as faces of fashion in 2024 and what they want to see more of in this space.
5:25-5:35 PM
ZCONfrontations
Ziad Ahmed, head of NextGen at UTA, takes the stage for ZCONfrontations.
7:00-9:30 PM
ZCON Awards in Partnership with Cosmopolitan to Present Club Cosmo
Featuring Performances from Brynn Cartelli and Aliyah's Interlude.
DAY TWO - OCTOBER 25
9:00-10:00 AM
ZMO Breakfast Powered by Hootsuite
Breakfast and check-in powered by our friends at Hootsuite
10:00-10:10 AM
Opening
Ziad and Maia welocmes you to day 2 of ZCON!
10:10-10:35 AM
Panel
Made it Out of the Groupchat: We will begin the day by hearing from three besties who are constantly communicating with each other—whether talking about memes or movements. And if you read some of the screenshots of our texts (maybe we will share some?), you wouldn’t believe that the idea of this panel made it out of the group chat.
10:35-11:05 AM
Panel
Aligning Your Confidence: a conversation on how we all can be our most confident selves by talking to extraordinary young people about what has allowed them to be their best selves so far in their journeys.
11:05AM-11:35 AM
Panel
Closing the Gap Between Content and Community: This panel with GoFundMe will examine the internet and technology’s role in connecting people who want to make an impact with individuals in need and nonprofits doing critical work worldwide.
11:35AM-12:05 PM
Panel
Make Your Voice Heard: Vote Today, Shape Tomorrow: In light of the 2024 election, ahoo and Influence Change for an inspiring conversation on the vital role Gen Z has in shaping a more equitable future.
12:05PM-12:20 PM
ZCONfrontations
Ziad Ahmed, head of NextGen at UTA, takes the stage for ZCONfrontations.
12:20PM-1:20 PM
Lunch
It's time for lunch break!
1:20-1:45 PM
Recess: Powered by Yuzu
Join Yuzu for a little break from the panels by connecting with your peers.
1:45-2:00 PM
Impact Intro & Remarks from Non-Profit Partners
Introducing our Impact programming with introductions from our diverse Non-Profit Partners.
2:00-4:00 PM
Impact Activations
Activations around the venue with Malikah, Jed Foundation, 5 Gyres, Born this Way Foundation,.
4:00-4:20 PM
Panel
The Politic of Joy: You’ve heard a lot today about how Gen Z is pushing the envelope to push for positive change, but there is perhaps nothing more powerful than our joy. This will be a fireside chat leaning into Ulta’s JOY Circle that covers how we can tap into joy as a tool of wellness, community, and winning.
4:20pm-4:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Ziad Ahmed, head of NextGen at UTA, takes the stage for the final ZCONfrontations and closes off ZCON 2024.
4:40PM-5:00 PM
Closing Performance
Closing performance with Maiya the Don.