Established in 1976, the Akron Roundtable is a community forum that inspires and promotes dialog by presenting speakers who inform and educate listeners on diverse topics of importance to the region, the nation and the world. To date, more than 400 major corporate executives, writers, government officials, artists and civic leaders from around the country have shared their ideas with the region.

Each Akron Roundtable event will be recorded by media studies students working for the Z-TV television station, with guidance from PBS Western Reserve and Ideastream producers, offering a valuable, hands-on learning experience for the students. 

All AKRON ROUNDTABLE episodes are available to stream on-demand at PBSWesternReserve.org or the PBS App following their broadcast premiere.

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Tuesday, May 26, at 8 PM
Wednesday, May 27, at 1 AM and 4 PM

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Sunday, May 24, at 7 PM
Friday, May 29, at 7 PM

Akron State of the City Address 2026

In partnership with the Akron Roundtable, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik leads an address at the Akron Civic Theater for the AKRON STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2026.

Those who wish to attend the live address in person on Tuesday, May 19, can do so at no cost, but registration is required.