2020 saw massive closings of Black businesses due to the global pandemic and civil unrest. It also highlighted the systemic gaps that plague Black businesses, causing additional hurdles for Black entrepreneurs above and beyond the typical challenges that enterprising risk-takers must overcome.

But if we know nothing else, we know the Black community is RESILIENT!

This year’s summit is an immersive and invaluable experience taking place over a weekend made up of engaging presentations from both local movers and shakers and national business moguls - giving you TANGIBLE takeaways to adapt, perform, and thrive!

 
This year's Summit is HYBRID. Grab a live ticket and meet us in the illustrious Cherry Creek neighborhood in Denver, CO or grab your virtual ticket and build your business from the comfort of your living room. You can also grab a ticket to any of our top-tier networking events staged around The Mile High City.

Here’s the weekend Play by Play:

FRIDAY [JACQUARD HOTEL & ROOFTOP]
- PITCH BLACK Competition Finals. Meet our top finalist from around the country compete for the $10,000 cash prize.

- Fireside Chat w/ Special Guest Chris Senegal, Real Estate Developer buying the block and changing the game for the Black community in Houston’s 5th Ward.

- Jacquard Rooftop Afterparty. Network with mover and shakers from around the country while taking in the breathtaking Mile High views from the rooftop of the Jacquard Autograph Hotel in the iconic Cherry Creek neighborhood.


SATURDAY [CLAYTON HOTEL]

- Start the day off with wellness and affirmations classes brought to you by our very own shay J and Ali Duncan.

- Adapt |  Perform | Thrive  - A day of local and national expert presentations and panels that will build your business and career and boss you up!

- Special Guest Amanda Gordon, the 1st Black, woman-owned auto dealership making major advances for women in the automotive industry.

- Speed Coaching - Get a chance to sit down with master coaches for a rapid-fire Q&A session designed to get you real assistance for your business or career.

- Cannabis and Conversations Panel, an in-depth conversation in a cannabis-friendly venue on building black business in this fast-growing industry.


SUNDAY [CLAYTON]

- Start the day off with wellness and affirmations classes brought to you by our very own shay J and Ali Duncan.

- Brunch & Boss by Design Roundtable with the Curators. Enjoy a delicious brunch over a powerful and transparent conversation with the Black Boss Summit curators, Jice Johnson and Shay J.

- We will close out this impactful weekend with our very special keynote presentation by award-winning actor Hill Harper.

Join us live in Denver for a truly unforgettable experience rooted in Black Excellence. Build with other resilient entrepreneurs and professionals, develop invaluable connections and take away the tools you need to adapt, perform, and thrive.

Get your ticket now and meet me at the Black Boss Summit!