HOW TO BWB SUMMIT 2025
This in-person and virtual summit is more than a gathering. It's a space for real conversation, real solutions, and real action.
Select date and time
Location
State Street Bank and Trust Company
1776 Heritage Drive Quincy, MA 02171Refund Policy
Agenda
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception and Opening Celebration
About this event
- Free venue parking
Boston While Black is leading the conversation on what true belonging looks like—and how we build it together. For the past five years, we have been at the forefront of creating spaces where belonging, culture, and community thrive. This year’s Summit will feature powerful speakers, interactive sessions, and dynamic networking.
Whether you're navigating Boston, growing your career, building a business, or looking for a community where you truly belong, this Summit is for you.
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VIP Experience – $599
Elevated Access - VIP Opening Reception, Caroline A. Wanga Keynote, & Executive Mentoring Hour
Enjoy premium perks, including a private Opening Reception at The Quin House, priority seating to watch Caroline A. Wanga, CEO of Essence Ventures, and connections with senior executives during our Executive Mentoring Hour.
Includes:
- Live access to fireside chat with Caroline A. Wanga
- VIP Opening Reception (May 29) – private, invite-only evening at The Quin House
- Executive Mentoring Hour – curated, small-group connections with top leaders
- Priority seating at mainstage sessions
- Complimentary headshots
Extremely limited: only 50 VIP tickets available
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Premium General Admission – $399
Ultimate 2-Day Experience – Featuring Live Keynote Access
Get the full Summit experience with live access to watch Caroline A. Wanga, CEO of Essence Ventures, plus two full days of sessions, networking, and career-building moments.
Includes:
- Live access to fireside chat with Caroline A. Wanga
- Full 2-day in-person Summit access
- On-Site career fair & LinkedIn support
- Peer-to-peer learning lounges
- Industry-specific networking meetups
Does not include: VIP Opening Reception or headshots
Only 150 Premium tickets available
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General Admission – $299
The Full Summit – Community, Content, & Career Growth
Join hundreds of professionals, creatives, and changemakers for two powerful days of learning, connection, and community.
Includes:
- Full 2-day in-person Summit access
- On-Site career fair & LinkedIn support
- Premium content + expert speakers across culture, community, career, and civic life
Does not include include live access to the keynote session.
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Fri or Sat Single Day General Admission – $175
Limited availability
Want your company to be part of this movement? We're looking for sponsors committed to fostering belonging, equity, and opportunity. Contact us at bostonwhileblack.com/sponsorship/.
Frequently asked questions
VIP: live keynote access, the exclusive Opening Reception, complimentary headshots. Premium GA:live keynote access, but does not include the reception or headshots. GA: full Summit access but does not include live keynote access.
Yes—if VIP or Premium GA tickets are still available, you may upgrade by contacting the event organizer. However, these tiers have limited availability, so we encourage upgrading as soon as possible.
Yes! We offer discounted group rates for 10+ tickets in each tier. Perfect for ERGs, teams, or community organizations.
We originally planned for a hybrid experience, but due to new venue limitations, the Summit will now focus on the in-person experience. We are currently exploring alternative ways to offer limited virtual content or replays, and will share updates as we get closer to the event. For now, we recommend
We’re prioritizing full 2-day access tickets at this time. A limited number of 1-day tickets may be released closer to the Summit based on capacity. If you're hoping to attend for just one day, we recommend joining our email list or following us on social media for updates.