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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2018

10.19.18

7:00AM – 9:00AM

Registration Opens/Continental Breakfast

Lucerne Foyer

9:00 – 9:05AM

Welcome G-Thang

Lucerne Ballroom

9:05 – 9:15AM

Welcome Louis Carr

Lucerne Ballroom

9:15– 9:45AM

The Role of Men in their Community– Reverend Al. Sharpton

Lucerne Ballroom

10:00 – 10:45AM

BET Black Male Study – Tiyale Hayes

Lucerne Ballroom

10:50 – 11:35AM

Reinvention, Standing the Test of Time: A conversation with Entertainment Mogul Mike Bivins

Lucerne Ballroom

11:45 - 1:00PM

Networking Lunch

Lucerne Foyer

1:00 – 2:00PM

The Power of Innovation: A conversation with Teddy Riley

Lucerne Ballroom

2:00 – 2:45PM

Relationships: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Jeff Johnson, Brandon McEachern and Kevin Newell Moderated by Darryl Dennard

Lucerne Ballroom

2:45 – 3:00PM

Break – G-Thang

Lucerne Ballroom

3:00 – 4:00PM

Navigating Corporate America: A Conversation with BET Networks, President, Scott Mills

Lucerne Ballroom

4:00 – 5:00PM

Building a Legacy: A conversation with Flavor Unit, CEO, Shakim Compere

Lucerne Ballroom

5:00 – 5:15PM

Break – G-Thang

Lucerne Ballroom

5:15 – 6:15PM

Latest Style Trends and Tips – Rich Fresh, Alonzo Jackson and Ty Hunter, Moderated by Lloyd Boston

Lucerne Ballroom

6:15 – 8:15PM

Shea Moisture Cocktail Lounge

Lucerne Foyer

10.20.18

Saturday 10.20.18 - Future Leader Sesion

10:00AM –12:00PM
HOPE Breakout Session: Kainon Jasper & Dr. Kendell
Jasper
Alpine Ballroom
12:00 – 2:00PM

Hope Luncheon
12:00 - 12:30PM

Quinn Kareem Rallins
 12:30 -1:15PM

Chef Henderson
 1:15 – 2:00PM

Mysonne Linen
Lucerne Ballroom
2:00 – 2:15PM

Break Alpine Ballroom
2:15 – 3:00PM

HOPE Breakout Session: From the Streets to the Kitchen
– Chef Henderson
Alpine Ballroom

10.20.18

7:00 – 9:00AM
Registration Opens/Continental Breakfast
Lucerne Ballroom
9:00 – 9:05AM
G-Thang Intro
Lucerne Ballroom
9:05 – 9:15AM
Louis Carr Welcome
Lucerne Ballroom
9:15 – 10:00AM
What it takes to Win in Business – Rodney Herenton, Chinedu Echeruo, Steve Pemberton and Scott Mills Moderated by Kevin Newell
Lucerne Ballroom
10:00 – 11:00AM
The Business of Entertainment – Doug E. Fresh, Brandon McEachern and D-Nice Moderated by Jeff Johnson
Lucerne Ballroom
11:00 – 11:30AM
Faith for Your Vision – Pastor Charles Jenkins
Lucerne Ballroom
11:30AM - 12:00 PM
Comedy with A Message – G-Thang
Lucerne Ballroom
12:00 – 2:00PM
Hope Luncheon
Lucerne Ballroom
Quinn Kareem Rallins 12:00 -12:30PM
Chef Henderson 12:30 -1:15PM
Mysonne Linen 1:15 – 2:00PM
2:00 – 3:00PM

The Concept of Total Wellness – Kendell Jasper,
Kainon Jasper, Dr. James Chandler and Dr. Michael
Senegal Moderated by Dr. Courtney Hollowell
Lucerne Ballroom
3:00 – 4:00PM

The Art of the Deal: A conversation with Founder of
Shea Moisture, Rich Dennis
Lucerne Ballroom
4:00 – 4:15PM

Break – G-Thang Lucerne Ballroom
4:15 – 5:15PM

One-on-One with Sway Calloway Lucerne Ballroom
5:15 – 6:00PM

Stop the World: Building a Global Brand: A
conversation with Jordan Brand President, Larry Miller
Lucerne Ballroom
6:00– 6:15PM

Closing Remarks - Louis Carr Lucerne Ballroom
9:00PM – Until

After Party – presented by Crown Royal
DJ D Nice & Doug E. Fresh
Society 2201

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