Lena Waithe
Writer & Producer
“BLACKWEEK is not a conference — it’s quietly become a cultural movement.”— Lena Waithe
Founded by advertising leaders, BLACKWEEK is intentionally built to bring together professionals across tech, media, finance, sports, healthcare and entertainment. In our first two years, registration reflected:
This move isn’t about changing what BLACKWEEK is — it’s about expanding what it can become. By bringing the conference west, we’re creating greater access to the people, industries and cultural forces shaping the future in real time.
The content at BLACKWEEK is designed around seven key themes that serve as the inspiration for our programming design.
All of our futures are being shaped today — by people in rooms, in conversations we haven’t historically been allowed to access. No access means no ownership: not of the land, the LLCs, the capital, or even the narratives around us. BLACKWEEK 2026 is the blueprint to changing all that. The world in 2026 is refreshing every day, and owning is the key to building our futures.
Tapped into culture, Nova has connected $100,000,000 through 200,000+ jobs to creatives worldwide — and is backed by some of the biggest names in culture.
Piloted in 2025, DEBUT featured music showcases, film screenings and comedy from the industry’s most prolific up-and-coming talent. In 2026, we expand the number of shows and performances available to attendees.
Screenings from established and upcoming filmmakers.
A series of intimate showcases featuring who’s next in music.
Private gallery exhibitions of established and upcoming modern fine artists.