Join us for a very unqiue social networking experience. We want to create a platform for young professionals/students to connect with each other as well as to distinguished professionals/entrepreneurs. Our panelists include some of the most estabilished Habeshas in the United States.

Michael Andeberhan: Executive Director at MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International). Member of the Global Asset Owner and Consultant team. Follow him at @Mandeberhan.

Gelila Bekele: Model, Humanitarian, Social Activist, and Filmmaker. She is featured in several beauty campaigns including those for çs, Diesel, Tory Burch, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, H&M, Pinko, Pantene and L’Oreal. Follow her at @Gelila.Bekele.

Tizita Balemlay: Founder & Creative Director @pluggednycstore. Support from stars like Rihanna, Keke Palmer, Jhene Aiko & Lil Yachty, the brand has certainly gained tremendous popularity. Follow her at @theplugsdaughterr.

Lydia Gobena: Partner at Intellectual Property top law firm Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu (NYC) & owner/designer of jewelry line, Birabiro. Follow her at @Birabiro.

Come network with these inspiring individuals and find your next internship, job or sponsorship.

Please come prepared & do research on the speakers to get the best networking experience.

5:00 PM - THE WARM UP - Doors open. Passed Hors D'oeuvres

5:30 PM - THE APPETIZER - Reception / Networking

6:30 PM - THE ENTREE - Q&A with our esteemed panelists

7:30 PM - THE SNACKS - Ask all the questions your heart desires, answers will follow

8:15 PM - DESSERT - Take the conversation further. Mingle. Eat & Drink. Meet new folks

It's not cool to be fashionably late to a Q&A Panel. Early bird gets the worm!

Limited Tickets at the door will be $20 & are not guaranteed.