Fearless 1X · 2026
Fearless 1X
Student Summit
& Showcase.
A one-day student summit celebrating leadership, media, arts, and scholarship — featuring scholarship presentations, career fair, live performances, and industry mentors on one stage.
About the Event
A one-day student summit & showcase for tomorrow's leaders.
The Fearless 1X Summit is a first-of-its-kind fusion of art, music, and leadership — a full day of scholarship presentations, career readiness, networking, and live performances where student scholars, filmmakers, dancers, speakers, and musicians share one stage with industry mentors.
The summit commissions future-ready leaders prepared to impact their communities and careers with courage and purpose — in front of a live audience of peers, families, and community.
Scholarship Presentations
Student scholars present their vision and receive commissioning awards.
Career Fair & Interviews
On-site interviews and networking with industry mentors and partners.
Live Performances
Student filmmakers, dancers, and musicians showcase their craft.
Fearless Talx
Keynotes and lightning talks from working creatives and leaders.
Registration
Register for the Summit.
All sessions at the F1X26 experience, including the showcase, are completely free for students. Lunch is available for only $10.
Summit & Showcase Sign-Up
Free for students
General admission for students attending the full summit and showcase. Lunch add-on $10.
Student sign-upShowcase — General
General Admission
Single-ticket general admission to the F1X26 Showcase (evening presentations & performances).
Get ticketsShowcase — Group Rate
Group
Discounted group rate for teams, classes, and organizations attending the showcase.
Group ticketsShowcase — LEAD U Fam
Family & Friends
Family rate for the showcase — cheer on your student, siblings, and their crew.
Family ticketsBecome a Sponsor
Invest in the next generation.
Sponsorships fuel scholarships, leadership training, career development, and the live showcase. Choose the tier that fits — every dollar sends a student to the stage.
LEAD U Legacy Sponsor
$500+
Premier partnership: brand placement across the summit, showcase recognition, and legacy naming.
Become a Legacy SponsorLaunch Sponsor
$250
Support the summit at the Launch tier — program placement and showcase recognition.
Become a Launch SponsorStudent Sponsor
$50 – $250
Sponsor a student's seat, lunch, and family tickets to the showcase. Every $50 sends one student.
Sponsor a Student
Together, we build leaders. Together, we build the future.
Featured Session
Fearless 1X Student Summit & Showcase.
Scholarship Presentations · Career Fair · Live Performances
One stage. Student scholars, industry mentors, and community.
Hosted by Jada Starr, Carlton Baker, Maurice Bowles, Tony Fresh, Jahniyah Screen, Dr. Jennell Riddick, Dean Doris Gomez, and Chelsea Parham.
Register for the SummitRegent University Library Atrium
1000 Regent University Way, Virginia Beach, VA
Thursday, July 23, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Free for students
Optional $10 lunch add-on.