SUMMIT & AWARDS
NASHVILLE, TN | RENAISSANCE HOTEL
FEBRUARY 27 - 28, 2023
A leadership development summit for Black professionals and allies to honor the past by creating an inclusive present and future for Black leaders.
Faster turnover and slower promotion to management create a leaky & clogged pipeline, resulting in paltry Black leadership representation at the most senior ranks
Leadership representation is one of the highest priorities of corporations committed to inclusion and equity. Although Black employees comprise 14 percent of all US employees, the Black workforce at the managerial level is just half of that: 7 percent. At senior-manager levels, it declines further, to 5 and 4 percent, respectively.
According to McKinsey & Company
BLACK EMPLOYEES OFTEN FEEL THAT
Their employers DO NOT value and embrace inclusion.
The system for evaluation and promotion is UNFAIR.
They CANNOT be their full selves.
THE RESULT:
A trust deficit between companies and their Black employees.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
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Next level MINDSET: Be inspired to prioritize a growth mindset by engaging in practical and inspirational conversations on topics centered on the Black experience
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Next level NETWORK: Expand your professional network by connecting in person in Nashville, TN, and online with other Black corporate professionals and entrepreneurs
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Next level LEADERSHIP: Accelerate your progress towards your professional goals to be the obvious choice for your next move
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Next level CAREER THRIVING: Avoid career derailers by integrating the lessons successful Black professionals and allies share in a candid and affirming “brave space."
THE AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023
RENAISSANCE NASHVILLE HOTEL
10:00 - 4:00 PM CT
VIP Coaching & On Demand Sessions
Location: Virtual
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5:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Networking Mixer + State of Black Leadership
Location: Renaissance Hotel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
RENAISSANCE NASHVILLE HOTEL
9:00 - 12:00 PM CT
ABP DEI & Leadership Sessions
Location: Renaissance Hotel & Virtual
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12:00 - 1:00 PM CT
Lunch
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1:00 - 4:00 PM CT
ABP Leadership, Career & Wellness Sessions
Location: Renaissance Hotel & Virtual
4:00 - 5:00 PM CT
ABP Awards
MEET US AT THE 3RD ANNUAL
ADVANCING BLACK PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT & AWARDS
FEBRUARY 27-28, 2023 | RENAISSANCE NASHVILLE HOTEL
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VIP/Corporate TicketABP Mixer with special guest - Monday, 2/27 ABP Programming & Lunch - Tuesday, 2/28 Printed ABP Workbook Complimentary headshots Lunch ABP Connect Digital Network + Access to leadership & career coaching
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General Admission TicketABP Mixer with special guest - Monday, 2/27 ABP Programming & Lunch - Tuesday, 2/28 Printed ABP Workbook Complimentary headshots Lunch ABP Connect Digital Network
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Student Ticket - OnlineCareer Thrivers Online Network OnDemand Programming OnSite ABP Mixer with special guest - Monday, 2/27 OnSite ABP Programming & Lunch - Tuesday, 2/28 Printed ABP Workbook Complimentary headshots Access to a student-only coaching session Must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ADVANCING BLACK PROFESSIONALS
AARON MCGEE
Executive Leadership Coach
& Chief Trouble Shooter, Journey to Legacy Media & Consulting
ANDREA BLACKMAN
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Metropolitan Government of Nashville
KAREN WILLIAMS
CEO, MinTech Agency