A national conversation.
Rooted in Spartanburg.

Every child's future is shaped by more than talent or determination, it is shaped by the opportunities they encounter, the relationships they build, and the communities that invest in their success.

Thrive 2026 brings together educators, practitioners, nonprofit professionals, business partners, philanthropists, policymakers, and government leaders to explore how stronger relationships, partnerships, and community connections expand opportunity and help children and families thrive.

Hosted in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a nationally recognized model for cross-sector collaboration and collective impact, Thrive 2026 is more than a conference. It is a place to connect with innovative leaders, learn from proven strategies, and build the partnerships that create lasting change.

Together, we'll discover how communities can transform systems, expand opportunity, and ensure every child has the relationships, resources, and support needed to achieve life success and reach their full potential.

October 29, 2026

7:45 AM – 4:00 PM

Spartanburg Marriott
Spartanburg, South Carolina

REGISTER NOW

$200 TO ATTEND

Includes full conference admission, continental breakfast, lunch, materials, and networking opportunities.

Leading Voices. Bold Ideas. Real Impact

FEATURED SPEAKERS

DR. RAJ CHETTY

Keynote Speaker

Professor of Economics at Harvard University and Director of Opportunity Insights. His research uses large-scale data to better understand how neighborhoods, social networks, and community connections shape opportunity and life outcomes.

CHRISTIAN RHODES

Featured Speaker

Chief National Impact Officer of Harlem Children's Zone. Christian leads one of the nation's most recognized place-based organizations, working to create pathways of opportunity through education, family support, and community investment.

Additional speakers and panelists will be announced soon.