HOPEx is an annual live speaker event held in historic Lynchburg Virginia, designed to highlight the incredible students of Lynchburg and inspire new approaches to topics.

Through HOPEx, we hope to celebrate Beacon's progress in locally advancing equality, expose current barriers to achievement, and foster hope for innovative solutions to equity and access gaps for underserved families.

Guests will leave informed, challenged, and motivated to affect change in our community. Potential speakers include nationally recognized authors, coaches, politicians as well as local community activists, current students, and Beacon Graduates.