For Philadelphia native and multi-platinum hip-hop artist Meek Mill, the term “dream chaser” is more than just the name of a series of some of his most successful albums. It is emblematic of Meek’s own path and a consistent motif within his music, as it is a theme he frequently references to help inspire young people.  

That theme will be on display next month when some of the biggest stars across the music, sports and entertainment industries will come together as the Dream Chasers Summit will return to Temple University’s campus.

The summit is built around three official pathways, each of which is tied to a specific theme: Dreams and Nightmares (Culture, Music and Ownership), Championships (Sports, Leadership and Legacy) and Wins and Losses (Community, Career and Second Chances). Panel discussions and conversations throughout the day are all tied to one of the three themes.     

Students will hear from and engage directly with Meek and other high-profile leaders across sports, entertainment, business, culture and community, gaining valuable professional connections and insights on what it takes to succeed in their respective fields. 

The event is free and open to all Temple students, who will use their IDs to enter the venue. 

In addition to Temple students, 300 specially selected high school seniors from the School District of Philadelphia will attend the summit. Through a partnership between Temple University, the School District, and Heights Philadelphia, participating schools will identify seniors to take part in this unique leadership development and career exploration experience. Limited tickets are also available for Temple faculty and staff and can be secured here. 

Speakers for the event will be revealed in the weeks to come through special posts made to Meek’s Instagram profile. As the speaker lineup is finalized, a complete run-of-show will be posted to this webpage.