Better Futures Summit
Schedule
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Hook Hall | Washington, DC
About this Event
Better Futures is back and better than ever. Traditionally hosted as a one-day competition, this year Better Futures has evolved into a two-day summit, celebrating our 5th birthday and igniting a call to our community to reflect, recognize, and recommit to the mutual impact we will create in the next five years.
The summit will bring together leaders, innovators, and change-makers like yourself to confront persistent inequities and shape a shared vision for a Better Future. Together, we will move beyond conversation toward collective action to accelerate innovation at HBCUs.
Better Futures has become a national stage for the bold innovation and entrepreneurial excellence rising from the nation’s 100+ HBCUs. The competition empowers students and alumni to showcase groundbreaking startups, gain exposure beyond their campus, and compete for the resources needed to scale their ideas.
To date, Better Futures has awarded $75,000 to visionary founders.
Learn more at: https://www.hbcufi.org/better-futures-summit
June 18
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Cocktails + Hors d’Oeuvres
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
From Vision to Victory Panel
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
From Vision to Victory Screening
Juneteenth
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussions & Keynotes
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
HBCUFI Impact Award Ceremony
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Better Futures Pitch Competition
Where is it happening?
Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 135.23


















