Pepsi is partnering with Spike Lee and Howard University for the “Refresh the World” Symposium to address issues ranging from the economy to Black America and more. Leading experts on education, economy, gender, hip hop, and Black America will help mark the start of the new Presidency by raising their voices to “Refresh the World.”

Limited free tickets are available for D.C. area university students (Georgetown, George Washington, American, Gallaudet, and Catholic), and on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Howard University box office.

Pepsi’s support of this event is part of its brand re-launch around the ideas of hope, positive change and active participation, through forums, out-of-home communications, television, and digital communications.