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