Keynote

Leigh-Ann A. Buchanan, Esq., is a founder, investor, and strategic advisor. Her body of work explores how technology, innovation, and social investment intersect to unlock opportunities and transform communities. She is the author of Innovation Currency: How to Reimagine Who We Call Innovators, and her insights and ideas have been featured in notable publications, including The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, and Bloomberg. Leigh-Ann has leveraged innovation to launch and lead a diverse portfolio of social impact ventures and initiatives that have helped connect over $100 million in philanthropic capital to improve outcomes for individuals, organizations, and cities. Through her private practice, Leigh-Ann supports executive leaders to strengthen innovation capacity and navigate disruptive environments to achieve more impactful outcomes. She currently serves as the President & CEO of Miami-Dade Innovation Authority and is the founder of Nyah Project. To stay connected and learn more about her work, visit: www.leighannbuchanan.com.