Published October 8, 2025
Want to go?
WHAT: Let Us Dream Community Conference 2025
WHEN: October 30, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Networking session 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bayou Pointe Event Center, 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe
COST: Free and open to the public
INFO: Registration is required. Visit ulm.edu/letusdream to register.
MONROE, La. – The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) will host the 2025 Let Us Dream Community
Conference at Bayou Pointe Event Center on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. The event will explore the theme of “Building Sustainable Communities
Through Collaborative Approaches to Food Security and Nutrition.” ULM President Dr.
Carrie L. Castille will deliver the keynote address at the conference. The conference
is free and open to the public, but attendees are required to pre-register at ulm.edu/letusdream.
“The conference will spotlight successful models, innovative strategies, and grassroots
efforts addressing food insecurity and promoting nutrition equity,” said Dr. Debra
Craighead, Professor of Nursing at ULM and Let Us Dream Community Conference Chair.
The conference will feature panels focused on the social, educational, and health-related
aspects of food security and nutrition. Local vendors will also be present with booths
for attendees to visit during breaks. Additionally, the Let Us Dream organization
will present its Change Maker Awards at the end of the conference. Attendees are invited
to stay from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a networking session.
“Join us as we gather local leaders, nonprofits, educators, health professionals,
students, and advocates to explore how collective action can improve food systems
and enhance community well-being,” said Craighead.
About Let Us Dream
The Let Us Dream organization is a global initiative that empowers communities by fostering inclusive
dialogue, promoting social innovation, and encouraging collaborative efforts to solve
local and global challenges. With a focus on sustainability, education, and community
building, Let Us Dream connects leaders, educators, students, and community members
to share best practices and implement transformative solutions. Through its annual
conferences held around the world, the organization provides a platform for individuals
and institutions to dream together and drive meaningful change.
Learn more at letusdream.org.
