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VENDORS & EXHIBITORS

IT'S YOUR WINNING SEASON

BOOK YOUR WEEKEND STAY

Book your discounted room and stay for the entire weekend! Immerse yourself in an unparalleled opportunity to network with influential entrepreneurs, gain valuable insights from industry leaders, and participate in transformative workshops tailored to elevate your business.

By staying onsite, you'll have seamless access to all the events and activities, ensuring you don't miss a moment of inspiration or connection. Enjoy the convenience, camaraderie, and vibrant atmosphere that comes from being fully present throughout the weekend. Reserve your room now and maximize this empowering and enriching experience!

HOTEL AMENITIES

Hotel Amenities:

Roof Top Pool

Fitness Center

Lobby Bar

Day Rooms

 

BUSINESS EXPO & CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Friday - Speed Networking & Lite Bites

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Roof Top - Chesapeake View

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Saturday - Business Conference

Automate, Accelerate, Innovate

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Multiple Locations

Independence Level Center B

Tidewater Rooms

3rd Floor

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Saturday - Melanin Market Place

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Independence Level Center A

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Saturday - Comedy & Dinner

7:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Independence Level Center B

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Sunday - Brunch

Advocacy & Acoustics

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Roof Top - Chesapeake View

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Sunday - Independence Center

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Boarding

 

Independence Level Center A

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Sunday - Great Blacksby Gala & Awards

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm - Boarding

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Dinner Cruise

Spirit of Washington: Odessy

AUTOMATE, ACCELERATE AND INNOVATE YOUR BUSINESS

BUSINESS EXPO & CONFERENCE TICKETS

All tickets include Free Entry into the Melanin Market Place on Saturday & Sunday. A shopping and learning experience featuring over 85 Vendors and Exhibitors on both Saturday and Sunday.

CONFERENCE

$150 PER TICKET
Melanin Market Place Expo
Business Conference & Lunch
Option to Enter Pitch Contest
Option for Professional Headshots

SPEED NETWORKING

$35 PER TICKET
Welcome Speed Networking Reception
Melanin Market Place Expo

MOST POPULAR

ALL ACCESS PASS

STARTING AT $350 PER TICKET
Three-Day Weekend Ticket
Welcome Speed Networking Reception
Melanin Market Place Expo
Business Conference & Lunch
Option to Enter Pitch Contest
Option for Professional Headshots
Comedy Show & Dinner
Advocacy & Acoustics Brunch
Gala & Awards Dinner Cruise

COMEDY SHOW

$75 PER TICKET
Melanin Market Place Expo
Comedy Show & Dinner

GALA DINNER CRUISE

$165 PER TICKET
Melanin Market Place Expo
Gala & Awards Dinner Cruise

BRUNCH

$75 PER TICKET
Melanin Market Place Expo
Advocacy & Acoustics Brunch

AUTOMATE, ACCELERATE AND INNOVATE YOUR BUSINESS

GRIT & GROWTH:

POWER PITCH

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Join us in creating a transformative experience and demonstrate your commitment to fostering prosperity and innovation. Your support will not only enhance the quality and reach of the event but also position your brand as a champion of economic empowerment and community growth.

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