05-15-2026 Anchorage, Alaska
Visit Anchorage to host Dr. Vanessa Crossgrove Fry and Community Panel including AEDC President and CEO Jon Bittner for their May Membership Luncheon.
Dr. Crossgrove Fry will discuss opportunities to support and scale the creative economy while bolstering the Alaskan quality of life.
Following Dr. Fry’s presentation, she will moderate a panel discussion featuring local experts who will address questions about Anchorage’s music scene, including its challenges, advantages, and the role it plays in enhancing quality of life for Alaskans.
Community Panelists include:
• Jason Hodges, Executive Director, Anchorage Concert Association
• Jon Bittner, President and CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
• Kris May, Events Director, Anchorage Downtown Partnership
• Michael Howard, Executive Director, Alaska Creative Economies
May Membership Luncheon | Amplifying Impact
William A Egan Civic & Convention Center
Luncheon: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Registration Deadline: 12:00 pm, Monday, May 18th
Visit Anchorage Creative Economy Panel including Dr. Vanessa Crossgrove Fry and AEDC’s CEO & President Jon Bittner
