BJ Kito, Chief Strategy Officer, and Sam Barrett, Executive Producer of Shaping CT’s Future sit with NBC Connecticut’s Taylor Kinzler to talk about the upcoming event on February 20, 2025.
Shaping CT’s Future spotlighted a central challenge facing Connecticut: the state has talent, economic potential, and innovative ideas, but it needs structured platforms to turn cross-sector conversations into actionable economic growth.
Hosted by CT’s leading brand marketing agency, Rebellion Group, and featured on NBC CT’s CT Live, the discussion introduced the return of the Shaping CT’s Future event series, designed to bring together leaders across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
The conversation made clear that Connecticut’s long-term economic success depends on creating collaborative spaces where thought leaders, businesses, and job seekers can address emerging trends—from AI and cybersecurity to sustainability, manufacturing, and sports & entertainment.
During the broadcast, Sam Barrett (Senior Vice President, Client Services) and BJ Kito (President & Chief Strategy Officer) sat down with NBC CT to discuss the origins and evolution of the event series. The discussion explored how Rebellion Group, as a home-grown Connecticut agency, leverages its platform to broker access between audiences and thought leaders, bridging gaps between regional communities and driving tangible business initiatives forward.
“We wanted to create a platform that brought opinions and thought leadership from all walks of life—public, private sector, non-profit—to be a vehicle for discussion. That’s the best way change will manifest,” said Kito.
“If Connecticut is successful, then we’re going to be successful. Our job is to broker access between audiences and thought leaders so people can walk away more informed,” added Barrett.
If you want to learn more about upcoming events or register, head to shapingctsfuture.com or rebelliongroup.com.