Saturday February 27th- 48th Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference

The conference will celebrate Black achievement, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas critical to the success of African-American business and community leaders. We will center the stories of resilient Black women leaders; those guiding us through a pandemic and recession while also fighting against institutional racism in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Our keynote speakers are Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project, and staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, and Jessie Woolley-Wilson (MBA 1990), President & CEO of DreamBox Learning.

More info on speakers and schedule at aasuconference.com

Friday February 26th- 2nd Annual Black New Venture Competition

The 2nd Annual Black New Venture Competition (BNVC) connects promising early-stage Black entrepreneurs with resources to develop their ventures into dynamic powerhouses. The event serves as a launching pad for innovative ventures founded by Black entrepreneurs, providing exposure to capital, mentors and advisors.

Founders will have the opportunity to virtually pitch their venture to a panel of esteemed judges and compete for $225K (non-dilutive) in total prize money. Winners will be announced on Saturday during the conference at 2pm.

More info on the competition at blacknewventure.com

Sunday February 28th- 2nd Annual Black Tech Master Series

The 2nd Annual Black Tech Master Series (BTMS) will be the largest tech master series for Black undergraduates and early entrepreneurs in the country. Join us for an exciting day of panels, discussions, and fireside chats from founders, investors and leaders across the technology ecosystem. Once the Master Series concludes, you will join a dynamic and ongoing community of young Black entrepreneurs and hone the skills you need to become a successful entrepreneur.

More info at blacktechmasterseries2021.splashthat.com