The Power of Fusion: How Strategic Partnerships Accelerate Innovation and Workforce Impact

At the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, the power of fusion comes to life through a compelling fireside conversation spotlighting what’s possible when mission-driven institutions and industry leaders move in true partnership. Join Dr. Agenia Clark, President of Fisk University, and Kevin Thames, Vice President, Americas Partner Ecosystem at Equinix and Board Director of the Equinix Foundation, as they share the story behind their collaboration to advance innovation, infrastructure, and workforce pathways. This fireside chat will explore how Equinix’s strategic support goes beyond sponsorship to co-creation—aligning institutional vision, corporate expertise, and long-term investment in talent. Together, Fisk and Equinix offer a real-world example of how cross-sector partnership can unlock new opportunities for students, strengthen workforce readiness, and scale impact in ways no single organization can achieve alone.