Ft. Lauderdale, FL
About the National Black Economic Conference
The National Black Economic Conference (NBEC) is an annual initiative to connect, engage, and inform black business owners and professionals about opportunities, resources, and programs that will increase the number and scale of black-owned businesses in the United States and globally. In addition, the conference aims to create dialogue and solutions for creating multi-generational wealth and building sustainable communities. The Mosaic Group in partnership with the Urban League of Broward County, and several businesses and community partners host this annual event.
This year’s conference will be held in-person with the option to attend virtually*. The conference will feature forums with panel discussions, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, The Written Black Experience featuring Authors from around the globe, as well as the Black Saturday Expo to showcase the growing Black Business community. The NBEC’s goal is to empower community members to take the necessary steps to grow and develop their enterprise, create wealth for their families, support black businesses throughout the US, and foster growth and sustainability while reducing unemployment and bridging the wealth gap in the US and beyond.
*All conference sessions may not be available virtually.
Get on the Road to Generational Wealth!
August 24-26, 2023
Why you should attend?
NBEC is focused on providing tools for building generational wealth in the Black community and providing solutions to the community to succeed in business.
Participants will include local and national thought leaders, Black-owned businesses, business professionals, elected and government officials, Florida residents, and visitors from around the country.
Due to COVID -19 NBEC will have a virtual option*. Opening up the forums to attendance from around the world. *All sessions may not be available virtually.
The number of African American small business owners in the United States has increased by a staggering 400% from 2017 to 2018. Florida ranked in the top five states is the US with the most African American owned businesses.
Registration costs less than one quarter of the costs for most conferences.
Agenda
Schedule At a Glance
The SISTRUNK Takeover
NBEC 2022 is proud to host this year’s events in Historic Sistrunk – “The Heart and Soul of the City” and Fort Lauderdale’s oldest African American community.
THURSDAY – AUGUST 24th : Conference Kickoff!
Booze Bite & Beats Networking Event / Fireside Chat
FRIDAY- AUGUST 25th : Money Moves
AM Workshops
Keynote Luncheon
PM Workshops
Cocktail Reception / Awards Ceremony
The Written Black Experience – Sessions Taking Place Throughout Entire Day
SATURDAY- AUGUST 26th : Buy Black Saturday
AM Health & Wellness Sessions
Black Business Expo / Youth Expo
The Written Black Experience – Sessions Taking Place Throughout Entire Day
Get on the Road to Generational Wealth!
August 24-26, 2023
Call for Speakers
The weekend will include a lineup of dynamic industry experts! Interested in becoming one of these speakers or presenters? Click below to submit your form.
Become a Vendor!
Become a Buy Black Expo vendor and showcase your business to 200+ guests. Receive great community engagement, increase traffic to your business, and expand your network!
The Written Black Experience
Written Black is the premier book club featuring black authors from around the world. If you are a published author, apply today for the Written Black Experience at NBEC.
