Check-In/Registration

The BlackStars team will be ready to assist you as you check in, receive your event materials, and prepare for an inspiring day of learning and networking.

Career Expo

Connect with leading companies, meet with recruiters, explore exciting opportunities, and gain the insights you need to shape the future of your career! COMPANIES REPRESENTED: Morgan Stanley, Genentech, Amazon, TEKsystems, GE Healthcare, Salesforce, Chase, Citibank, Webster Bank, McDonalds, and many more.

Summit Kick-Off

Get ready for an action-packed day with our summit Host, Dethra Giles.

Welcome Remarks

Get fired up for the day with powerful welcome remarks from Sandra Babu-Boateng, Co-Creator of BlackStars Experience, and Guylaine Saint Juste, CEO of NABA — two visionary forces shaping the future of talent, innovation, and opportunity.

From Good To Undeniable: The Unwritten Rules of Career Advancement

Join senior executives and industry leaders for a candid conversation on the unwritten rules of career advancement—and what it really takes to get noticed, get promoted, build influence, and rise into leadership.

From AI Anxiety to AI Advantage: How To Position Yourself For the AI Economy

Join us for a forward-looking fireside chat with one of the technology industry’s leading voices on how professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses can move beyond the fear of AI to uncover new opportunities, build a competitive advantage, and position themselves to thrive in the AI economy.

AI Governance for The People

Hear from leaders across industries as they explore how AI governance is evolving, what it means for our communities, and what must be done to ensure the future of AI is responsible, inclusive, and works for everyone.

Networking/Lunch Break

Recharge, connect, and build meaningful relationships during our Networking Lunch.

(AI Workshop) Human in the Loop: Where Human Judgment Matters Most

As AI takes on more of your team's work, where does your judgment matter most? In this hands-on workshop for leaders and managers, you'll test AI-generated recommendations on realistic scenarios. You'll practice deciding when to trust the output, what to question, and when to step in, then take those lessons back to your team.

The Career Reset: How to Build a Career That AI Can’t Leave Behind

A practical playbook from HR and industry leaders for navigating career disruption, building the skills that will matter next, and positioning yourself to thrive as AI transforms the workplace.

Networking Break

A quick break to recharge and network.

The Great Wealth Transfer: Building Generational Wealth That Lasts

An estimated tens of trillions of dollars are expected to transfer across generations in the coming decades, creating both opportunity and risk for families. This discussion would focus on how individuals, business owners, and executives can intentionally prepare the next generation for wealth, stewardship, and legacy.

Closing Session

BlackStars Connect: Post Summit Networking Mixer

BlackStars Awards: Cocktail Reception & Red Carpet

Network, enjoy live entertainment, unlimited Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails during our pre-awards red carpet/cocktail reception.

BlackStars Awards: Dinner & Ceremony

BlackStars Awards: After-Party

Cap off the BlackStars Experience at our exclusive Afterparty—a night of cocktails, music, dancing, and celebration with honorees, guests, and friends.