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Discover conferences, summits and gatherings worth knowing. Dates and details are verified against official organizer information before publication.
BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit for Men 2026
ORLANDO, FLORIDA · IN PERSONLeadership, career advancement and entrepreneurship
BLACK ENTERPRISE’s leadership gathering equips men with practical tools, senior-level connections and perspectives spanning entrepreneurship, management and career growth.
NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange 2026
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA · IN PERSONSupplier diversity, procurement and business growth
NMSDC’s national conference connects minority business enterprises with corporate buyers, procurement leaders, advocates and partners focused on contracting and growth.
AFROTECH Conference 2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS · IN PERSONTechnology, founders, careers and innovation
A major gathering for Black professionals, founders and builders across technology, AI, fintech, cybersecurity and the future of work.
BLACK ENTERPRISE BE Smart Hackathon 2026
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA · IN PERSONHBCU talent, technology and innovation
An HBCU-centered technology competition where student teams build, collaborate, present ideas and connect with employers and business leaders.
Small Business Expo Atlanta 2026
ATLANTA, GEORGIA · IN PERSONSmall-business growth, vendors and networking
A one-day small-business conference at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart with workshops, exhibitors and owner-to-owner networking.
BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit 2027
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA · IN PERSONExecutive leadership, entrepreneurship and women of color
BLACK ENTERPRISE’s professional-development summit for women brings executives, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders together for learning, connection and advancement.
HumanX 2027
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA · IN PERSONArtificial intelligence, enterprise strategy and investment
An enterprise AI conference bringing senior operators, builders, startup leaders and investors together around adoption, strategy and the business of AI.
SXSW 2027
AUSTIN, TEXAS · IN PERSONInnovation, technology, media, brands and culture
A cross-industry conference and festival spanning innovation, film and television, music, marketing, startups and the creative economy.
Social Media Marketing World 2027
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA · HYBRIDSocial media, marketing, content and AI
A marketing conference focused on platform strategy, content, customer acquisition and the growing role of AI in marketing work.
Black Tech Week
CINCINNATI, OHIO · IN PERSONFounders, investors, technology and creative enterprise
A culture-driven gathering connecting Black builders with capital, corporate partners and one another. The next dates have not yet been announced by the organizer.
ESSENCE Festival of Culture
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA · IN PERSONBusiness, culture, creators and consumer brands
A major cultural platform with business programming, entrepreneurs, brand activations and marketplaces alongside entertainment.
Invest Fest 2027
ATLANTA, GEORGIA · IN PERSONEntrepreneurship, investing and financial literacy
Earn Your Leisure’s annual business and wealth festival. Its official ticket page confirms an Atlanta return in August 2027, with exact dates still to be announced.
Operation HOPE Global Forum
ATLANTA, GEORGIA · IN PERSONFinancial inclusion, ownership and economic opportunity
John Hope Bryant’s convening of leaders working across financial dignity, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth.
Traffic Sales and Profit
ATLANTA, GEORGIA · IN PERSONSales, marketing and Black entrepreneurship
Lamar Tyler’s entrepreneur platform focuses on helping business owners build profitable, scalable companies.
Wealth Weekend 2027
DALLAS, TEXAS · IN PERSONWealth building, investing, tax strategy and entrepreneurship
Melanin Money’s invitation-request conference brings first-generation wealth builders, entrepreneurs, investors and financial professionals together to turn strong income into a coordinated plan for taxes, investing and legacy.