2026 I³ Symposium
Fri, Oct 16
|DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport
Time & Location
Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport, 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for the 2026 I³ Symposium — Inform, Inspire, Ignite — a three-day experience hosted by the Lola Mercedes Parker Foundation in Miami, Florida, October 16-18, 2026.
Three days of powerful sessions, expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and networking designed to empower Black professionals, youth, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Topics cover education and career pathways, health and well-being, and financial mastery.
Saturday evening features the I³ Gala, a semi-formal fundraising event with live entertainment. Proceeds support the Foundation's mission of economic empowerment for our communities.
Youth symposium attendance is FREE. Formal attire required for the Gala.
Ready to book your stay? Click here to reserve your room at a special group rate.
Questions? Contact us at info@lmpfdn.org or (202) 932-7090.
Tickets
Full Registration
The complete I³ experience. Includes all symposium sessions Friday through Sunday plus your ticket to the I³ Gala Saturday evening. Best value available.
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
Adult Gala Only
Join us Saturday evening for the I³ Gala -- a formal fundraising celebration featuring live entertainment, dinner, and reception. Symposium sessions not included.
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Adult Symposium Only
Access to all symposium sessions, workshops, panels, and networking events Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. Gala not included.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Youth Gala
Youth admission to the I³ Gala Saturday evening, featuring live entertainment and celebration. Note: A dedicated youth event is also being planned -- stay tuned for details.
$75.00
+$1.88 ticket service fee
Youth Symposium
Complimentary access to all youth symposium programming and sessions. Open to all youth attendees at no cost.
$0.00
Vendor — Friday, October 16
One vendor table for Friday, October 16. $100 per day. Space is limited — first come, first served.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Vendor — Saturday, October 17
One vendor table, Saturday Oct. 17. $100. First come, first served.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Vendor — Both Days
Vendor Space | Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17 | I³ Symposium 2026 | Miami, FL
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00