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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.

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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.

At Career Thrivers, we’re on a mission to partner with organizations, Black professionals, and allies to change that and create companies where everyone can thrive!

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JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL

A career & leadership experience for people leaders, business executives, HR teams, and career professionals to gain the resources, tools, coaching, and networking to advance Black professionals.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • 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."

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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

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MEET US AT THE 3RD ANNUAL

ADVANCING BLACK PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT & AWARDS

FEBRUARY 27-28, 2023 | RENAISSANCE NASHVILLE HOTEL

  • VIP/Corporate Ticket
    ABP 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
  • General Admission Ticket
    ABP Mixer with special guest - Monday, 2/27 ABP Programming & Lunch - Tuesday, 2/28 Printed ABP Workbook Complimentary headshots Lunch ABP Connect Digital Network
  • Student Ticket - Online
    Career 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

ADVANCING BLACK PROFESSIONALS 2023 IS POSSIBLE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:

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

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