BlackStars Experience is the nation’s premier conference and awards showcasing the transformative power of Black talent, leadership and innovation across industries. The event brings together nearly 2,000 professionals, industry leaders, influencers, and allies for an action-packed multi-day program packed with insights, connections, and inspiration.
The BlackStars Summit & Expo offers a morning and afternoon packed with insightful sessions, workshops, exhibition, networking, and recruitment opportunities.
A night of excellence and inspiration, the BlackStars Awards Gala honors trailblazing leaders and allies at the forefront of innovation and transformation in their industries.
East Region Market Leader & New York Managing Partner
Deloitte LLP
SVP, Strategic Alliances and Outreach
United States Chamber of Commerce
VP, People eXperience & Technology, Global Operations
Amazon
SVP, Head of Business Operations
National Basketball Association (NBA)
SVP Region Manager - EAST Veteran | Leader | Girl Dad
Cox Communications
CEO
Expectant Media
Fireside Chat: Wealth and Legacy, Advancing the Black Economic Ecosystem
Executive Vice President | Talent Solutions
Per Scholas
Leading the Charge: Diversifying the Tech Landscape | Breaking into Tech: Your Roadmap to Success
President and CEO
Corporate Community Connections, Inc.
Advancing the Diaspora: Investment Opportunities in Africa & The Caribbean
Academic Head of Department and Professor of Applied Mathematics
University of the Free State
Academic Head of Department and Professor of Applied Mathematics
University of the Free State
Fireside Chat with Abdon Atangana- Highest Ranking Mathematician in the World
Managing Director | Head of Markets | Latin America
Citi
Executive Director, Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
TEKsystems
Chief of the Minority Business and Workforce Division
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Chief of the Minority Business and Workforce Division
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Seizing the Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Emerging Industries
Global Live Event & Broadcast Host
Erskine Communications
In my 22-year career, I’ve attended and been part of many award ceremonies, galas, and fundraisers. BlackStars was by far the best one yet. I’m still buzzing. What the PanaGenius team has put together here will forever define the meaning of Black Excellence!
Thank you for this extraordinary celebration of Black Excellence! I am truly humbled to be one of the 2023 honorees, and I am inspired by all of the other amazing leaders in my cohort and those before me. Thank you again for your commitment to sharing the brilliance of our stories in such a powerful way!
It was powerful to see so many Black professionals across different industries. You had folks from tech, finance, law, healthcare…never before have I been to a conference like BlackStars! The synergy was amazing, talk about opportunities for client development, opportunity to mentor others and to be mentored. It was amazing!
I loved the spirit and energy of the BlackStars conference, as much as the professional organization, effortless style, and ideas and insights that were shared. It was a wonderful event with great speakers and a warm and collaborative atmosphere. Everybody there was there to win and help each other. And the organization was fantastic! There was a huge amount of joy, openness, and positivity.
