Semi-formal. Think Sunday best — dressed up, comfortable, and ready to be in a room that feels like something special.

No. This is a complimentary evening. Every seat has been thoughtfully prepared for you.

You were personally invited because of who you are and what you bring to this work — as a neighbor, a partner, a supporter, or someone we believe belongs in this conversation. Every person in the room was chosen with intention. We're glad you're here.

When you register, you'll choose one or more lenses — a way of telling us who you are and the perspectives you bring to the table. Your selections help us understand how you connect to this work, build intentional conversation, and ensure the right people find each other at dinner. There are no wrong answers. Choose as many as feel true.

This is an invitation-only evening. Some groups have been provided guidance on registering additional guests based on their unique connection to this work. If that includes you, those instructions will come by email.

This evening is designed for adults. We ask that you arrange childcare before the event.

You can register multiple guests in one sitting. Before you begin, have each person's lens selections, meal preference, and email address ready so the process goes smoothly. The lens selections are: Single-parent experience — I am or was a single parent, or I was raised by one First-generation student — I was the first in my family to go to college Educator — I teach, mentor, or work in education Business & workforce — I build pathways from classrooms to careers Community & civic — Faith, nonprofit, government, or public service Someone believed in me — I'm here because someone saw something in me The meal selections are: Roasted chicken with lemon herb sauce, seasonal vegetables, & red potato mash Red pepper pasta with seasonal vegetables *Please also be prepared to note dietary restrictions

We'll do our best to seat your group together, though our intentional seating design may not always allow it.

Yes. The evening with begin with movie snacks for the the premiere of our documentary. Followed by a full plated dinner. The menu includes a spring berry salad, roasted chicken with lemon herb sauce, seasonal vegetables and red potato mash. A vegetarian entrée is available — please indicate your preference when you register. There is no alcohol served.

Plan for about three hours. We begin at 5:30 p.m. and expect to close around 8:30 p.m. Good conversation has a way of stretching things a little — we'll close with intention, not a rush.

Watch your mailbox. If you register by July 17, you'll receive something gold by August 12 — your confirmation that your seat is secured.

The Horizon Convention Center is located at 401 S High St, Muncie, IN 47305. We request that you enter the convention center from S.Franklin St, which is on the westside of the building. There is abundant parking available on the corner of S. Franklin St. and W. Howard St.

Yes. Horizon Convention Center is fully accessible.

If your plans change, please let us know as soon as possible, but preferably by August 1, 2026 by emailing Theda Parker at theda.parker@heartlandcap.org Every seat in the room is accounted for, and knowing early allows us to offer it to someone else.

Theda Parker, Development Director at theda.parker@heartlandcap.org.