We the Poets… A Civic Performance by Lemon Andersen | ASU+GSV Summit 2026

Lemon Andersen (Founder/Executive Producer, WE THE POETS) takes the stage at the ASU+GSV Summit in “We the Poets… A Civic Performance by Lemon Andersen” to explore how poetry amplifies voice, builds belonging, and strengthens the cultural foundations of democracy.

Tony Award-winning poet Lemon Andersen opens the civics track with a keynote performance blending spoken word, storytelling, and social commentary. His work explores how poetry amplifies voice, builds belonging, and strengthens the cultural foundations of democracy.Lemon Andersen is a playwright, television writer, brand creative, and Tony Award-winning poet who has produced and written for major platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Google, Nike, General Motors, and the NFL. For over 25 years, he has educated young people on the power of performance art and storytelling, bringing his work from Brooklyn classrooms to global stages.