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NOVEMBER 7-9, 2024
PORTSMOUTH, VA.
VA's LARGEST BLACK
BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Black BRAND Presents...
2024's Theme:
GOOD COMPANY
NOVEMBER 7-9, 2024
Entrepreneurs, Conference-Goers, Business Owners, Retirees, High School and College Students...
Get ready for three days of celebration, networking, and an unforgettable, diamond-level business conference. Learn from cutting-edge thinkers, develop new game-changing skills, and walk away with powerful contacts and a deeper connection to community.
Join us in celebrating nine years of bringing together thousands of businesses large and small across Virginia. With immersive tracks like “Man Power”, “Black Forbes List”, “Commerce St.”, “Impactology” and “The Art of Possible”, you are in for an all-star lineup complete with Continuing Education Credits.
TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL OCT. 31, 2024!
Black Diamond Weekend maximizes networking and business and career growth opportunities while reducing barriers to collaboration and partnership within Hampton Roads. This year, you'll enjoy heavy-hitting main stage plenaries, experiential activations, a Black Vendor Marketplace, and the introduction of Manpower-a new track that designed to complement powerful and professional male leaders.
With a focus on being "Good Company" and "Building Good Companies", we’ve packed in tons of surprises and even more opportunities for networking and getting more eyes on your business. All that's missing is YOU!
November 7, 2024
Schedule subject to updates
TRACK
Registration
Opening Plenary
Opportunity Fair
Manpower
Commerce Street
Impactology
The Art of Possible
Black Forbes List
TIME
8:00 AM- 9:00 AM
9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
COURSE
8:00 AM
9:00 AM | The Company You Keep with Jenifer Lewis
9:00 AM | Hampton Roads' Most Valuable Resources
Power Dressing for Success
Curating Your Digital Business Footprint
The Company You Keep
Green Gold Rush: The Business Case for Cannabis Ventures
Leveraging Real Estate for Access to Capital
THURSDAY
November 8, 2024
Schedule subject to updates
FRIDAY
TRACK
Registration
Opening Plenary
Manpower
Commerce Street
Impactology
The Art of Possible
Black Forbes List
TIME
8:00 AM- 9:00 AM
9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
COURSE
8:00 AM
The State of Black Entrepreneurship in the 757
The Healed Black Man: Optimizing Business Success
Good Marketing, Good Company
Nonprofit Leadership with Impact
Funding Your Creative Vision
Breaking Ground: Hotel Investment as a Winning Strategy
November 9, 2024
Schedule subject to updates
SATURDAY
TRACK
Registration
Manpower
Commerce Street
Impactology
The Art of Possible
Black Forbes List
TIME
8:00 AM- 9:00 AM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
COURSE
8:00 AM
Movements that Matter
Good Company: From Good to Elite
In Good Company with Volunteers
The Business of Art
The International Love Language of Business
The 2024 Black Diamond Affair: Black BRAND's 9th annual gala and community award's dinner has limited invitations available. As a result, Black Diamond Affair tickets may be purchased/added separately (it is ONLY included in the Ultimate VIP pass).
The Tour
THE TICKETS
Immerse yourself in Virginia’s largest black business conference complete with 3 days of courses, riveting keynotes, a black business marketplace, fresh experiences and activities, and staple events that celebrate black business and community leaders. Plan your weekend so you don't miss a beat!
A LOOK BACK
Nine years ago, we met in person for our first ever Black Diamond Affair, with the purpose of celebrating black leaders and business owners in our area. Fast forward to 2024, we’ve expanded our mission and our event to help thousands of black business owners to scale, network, and sharpen their business skills. Take a look back at our journey!
ATTENDEE LOVE!
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