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Weekend Schedule
Parking & Hotel Information
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Hotel & Travel

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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

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BUSINESS EXPO & CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Friday - Speed Networking & Lite Bites

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Roof Top - Chesapeake View

Saturday - Business Conference

Automate, Accelerate, Innovate

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Multiple Locations

Independence Level Center B

Tidewater Rooms

3rd Floor

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

Sunday - Brunch

Advocacy & Acoustics

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Roof Top - Chesapeake View

Sunday - Independence Center

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Boarding

Independence Level Center A

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

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SPEED NETWORKING

$35 PER TICKET

Welcome Speed Networking Reception

Melanin Market Place Expo

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Virginia Black Business Expo & Conference

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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

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COMEDY SHOW

$75 PER TICKET

Melanin Market Place Expo

Comedy Show & Dinner

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GALA DINNER CRUISE

$165 PER TICKET

Melanin Market Place Expo

Gala & Awards Dinner Cruise

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BRUNCH

$75 PER TICKET

Melanin Market Place Expo

Advocacy & Acoustics Brunch

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AUTOMATE, ACCELERATE AND INNOVATE YOUR BUSINESS

GRIT & GROWTH:

POWER PITCH

Interested In Pitching?

If you plan on attending this year’s Automate, Accelerate & Innovate Business Expo & Conference. Sign up for your chance to pitch and win!

Pitch your business in 90 seconds and advance to the next in-person round for a chance to win up to $5,000.

Upload your pitch, a 90-second video telling us about your business and how a grant could serve you, along with proof of purchase of your conference.

If selected, you will present your pitch in person, live from the Business Conference, for an opportunity to win first, second, or third place grant prizes. The Automate, Accelerate, and Innovate Business Conference will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The Pitch competition will begin at 3pm.

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.