Annual Men's Summit - Technology, Advocacy, Policy (TAP In)
About this Event
How Black Men Are Shaping Today’s Economy
Black men are doing more than simply participating in today’s rapidly changing economy, they are building, influencing, innovating, and leading within it.
TAP In: Technology, Advocacy, and Policy explores the intersection of three forces shaping our economic future and the critical role Black men play in each. From artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship to community advocacy, corporate leadership, public policy, and economic development, Black men are helping determine what comes next.
This year, our Men’s Summit brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, policymakers, advocates, creatives, and emerging professionals for candid conversations about how Black men can leverage innovation, influence systems, build wealth, and create opportunities for themselves and their communities.
TAP In is more than a conversation, it is a call to action.
Participants will be challenged to TAP into new technologies, TAP into their collective influence, TAP into policies that affect their economic futures, and TAP into one another.
The Summit will provide practical insight, meaningful connections, and strategies participants can use to position themselves for success in an economy being transformed in real time.
Are you ready to TAP in?
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM
Networking Reception (light bites)
🕑: 06:30 PM
Opening Keynote
Host: Kiante Bush
Info: Kiante Bush is an award-winning tech leader, ecosystem builder, author, and angel investor dedicated to advancing innovation and economic mobility within the HBCU ecosystem. His work has been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, CBS News, AFROTECH, REVOLT, and more, highlighting his impact at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and education.
Kiante is the CEO & Founder of Venture for T.H.E.M., a Maryland–based startup launchpad designed to support HBCU-affiliated founders. Through the platform, he has helped early-stage entrepreneurs access non-dilutive capital, VC and C-suite mentorship, hands-on education, and curated opportunities that accelerate venture readiness and long-term sustainability. Beyond his own organization, Kiante has actively supported the broader startup ecosystem as a mentor with Techstars, Goodie Nation, and gener8tor, and has served as a pitch coach/judge for institutions and programs including Wharton, Bowie State University, and NFTE.
🕑: 06:45 PM
Panel 1: TAP Into Technology: From Consumers to Creators
🕑: 07:30 PM
Panel 2: TAP Into Advocacy: Our Voice Is an Asset
🕑: 08:15 PM
Panel 3: TAP Into Policy: Understanding the Rules of the Game
Host: Anthony Mitchell
Info: Anthony M. Mitchell is a senior federal affairs executive with deep experience advising CEOs and boards on federal policy risk, regulatory strategy, and political engagement across the U.S. healthcare system.
Currently Vice President of Federal Affairs at AHIP, Anthony leads national legislative and
regulatory strategy across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance markets—policy areas central to enterprise risk management, growth enablement, and long-term sustainability. He serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership, translating federal policy developments into clear strategic implications for business operations, compliance, and reputation.
Anthony regularly engages with Congress, the White House, HHS, CMS, and senior federal
regulators, shaping legislative and regulatory outcomes while mitigating exposure during periods of political volatility. He provides board-level briefings on legislative outlooks, regulatory enforcement trends, and election-cycle risk to support
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 14.12 to USD 37.74
