Overview
Hosted at the DeBoest Lecture Hall at Newfields, this intimate evening event brings together community leaders, advocates, and supporters for an impactful conversation centered on personal safety, resilience, and empowerment. The program will feature a panel of experts offering insight into prevention, education, and advocacy, followed by a featured conversation with Elizabeth Smart, who will join the evening as the honorary guest speaker.
Attendees will experience an engaging, moderated discussion designed to inspire meaningful dialogue, provide practical takeaways, and foster greater community awareness. The evening will conclude with audience Q&A and a book signing, offering guests a rare opportunity for personal connection within one of Indianapolis’s most iconic cultural venues.
Following the program, guests are invited to stay for a special book signing with Elizabeth Smart celebrating the release of her new book, Detours. In this powerful work, Elizabeth shares her continued journey of resilience, healing, and reclaiming personal power. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Elizabeth, have their book signed, and connect in a meaningful way to close out an impactful evening.
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