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Conference Agenda
We welcome you to delve into our conference agenda for this year's event.
Our agenda boasts enlightening plenary sessions, engaging fireside chats, and thought-provoking discussions with distinguished leaders, as well as dynamic networking and social events, in addition to informative and collaborative workshops.
Kindly note that the conference agenda is still under development and subject to change.
- 1 hour
USBC President’s Breakfast - State of Black Business Powered by AT&T
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 7 hours
ByBlack Bazaar
ByBlack Bazaar Salon A - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1A: Access to Capital and Fundraising Strategies
Breakout: Adams/Kennedy - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1B: Chamber Finance 101
Breakout: Washington/Roosevelt - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 1C: ByBlack Business Track - Funding Your Business
Breakout: Jefferson/Reagan - 30 minutes
The State of Black America: Exploring Longstanding Challenges Impacting the Black Business Community & Beyond
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 30 minutes
In Pursuit of Equity: Understanding the Economic Case for Reparations to Black Americans
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2A: Navigating Federal Contracting Opportunities
Breakout: Adams/Kennedy - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 2B: Innovation and Avoiding Burnout
Breakout: Washington/Roosevelt - 45 minutes
Breakout 2C: ByBlack Business Track - How to Do Business with Walmart
Breakout: Jefferson/Reagan - 30 minutes
Buying Beauty: The Evolution and Influence of Black Entrepreneurs in the Multi-Billion Dollar Beauty Industry Panel
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 30 minutes
Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Powered by J.P. Morgan Chase
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 35 minutes
Revolutionizing Health: Exploring Business Opportunities in the Telehealth and Medical Industry Powered by Verizon
Main Stage: Salon B-C
- 30 minutes
Driving Change: U.S. Black Chamber Advocacy Roundtable Conversation on Economic Equality and Empowerment
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 15 minutes
Armchair Conversation with USBC President
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 30 minutes
From Ecommerce to the Aisles: Strategies for Successful Business Engagements with Walmart & Walmart Business
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 7 hours
ByBlack Bazaar
ByBlack Bazaar Salon A - 15 minutes
Armchair Conversation with NMSDC President & CEO Ying McGuire & USBC President & CEO Ron Busby
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3A: Advancing Black Entrepreneurs with Chase
Breakout: Adams/Kennedy - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3B: Chamber Operations
Breakout: Washington/Roosevelt - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 3C: ByBlack Business Track
Breakout: Jefferson/Reagan - 1 hour
USBC Awards Luncheon Powered by Walmart Business
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 35 minutes
Grow with Google
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4A: How to Amplify Your Local Advocacy & Policy Strategy for Black Chambers of Commerce
Breakout: Adams/Kennedy - 45 minutes
Breakout Session 4B: Grow with Google - Cyber Security Session
Breakout: Washington/Roosevelt - 45 minutes
Breakout 4C: ByBlack Business Track: Black Business Certification
Breakout: Jefferson/Reagan - 30 minutes
Innovation and Investment: The Role of Access to Capital in Black Business Growth & Black Wealth
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 30 minutes
Transforming the Game: The Impact of Black Leadership & Ownership in Professional Sports Powered by Penn Entertainment
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 30 minutes
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Panel Discussion
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 2 hours
ByBlack Tastemakers: A Cocktail Artistry and Culinary Experience Powered by Sysco & Molson Coors
The Park at 14th
- 30 minutes
USBC Chambers Town Hall Meeting
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 30 minutes
Igniting Entrepreneurship: Wells Fargo's Micro Grants Presentation Fueling Black Business Success
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 7 hours
ByBlack Bazaar
ByBlack Bazaar Salon A - 35 minutes
Thriving in a Global Economy: Perspectives on International Business and Trade
Main Stage: Salon B-C - 2 hours
USBC Visit to United States Capitol Building
United States Capitol - 3 hours
A Night In All White - USBC "All White" Cruise Party
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