Why We Exist
Quite simply, we exist to drive greater economic opportunity to diverse businesses, suppliers and professionals by educating brands and key corporate decision makers on the untapped economic opportunity that exists within diverse consumer segments and the influence they have on mainstream purchase decisions. The world is becoming increasingly diverse and their spending power and influence is growing exponentially, resulting in the need for greater insights to drive meaningful success for brands.
Why We Exist
What to Expect
What to Expect
Four days of panels, keynotes, breakout sessions, panel discussions and networking events that will draw a crowd of diverse and non diverse professionals to downtown Manhattan, ready to engage and drive action. Join us for a one of a kind experience and dialogue around the diverse future of our economy.
Topics Covered
We are building a dynamic program consisting of experts across advertising, media, finance, healthcare, entertainment, technology and more. With over 30 talks, we will cover everything from fighting data bias in advertising, to the growing influence of Africa, from decoding the New Mainstream to unpacking culture, the industry’s new favorite buzz word. Please check our ever evolving schedule for updates.
Topics Covered
Meet the Founders
Seven Black and Latino agency founders. One goal.
“We founded Blackweek to bring together the most dynamic executives, entrepreneurs and thought leaders for real conversations about the future of inclusion.”
Steering Committee
Nine diverse industry luminaries and allies focused on the strategic development of the conference, and its mission to disrupt the current state of inclusion by focusing on bridging the gap between commercial and community impact.
