Rooms where Black
business moves.
Gatherings selected for their relevance to Black founders, owners, investors and professionals. We publish exact dates only after organizer verification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.