Black Business Insiders Expo and Convention 2026

Join us at the Inaugural BLACK BUSINESS INSIDERS EXPO for networking, learning, and celebrating the success of black entrepreneurs!
About this Event

BLACK BUSINESS INSIDERS EXPO & CONVENTION

Culture • Commerce • Creativity

The Black Business Insiders (BBI) EXPO & Convention is a premier 3-day experience designed to connect, elevate, and empower Black businesses, professionals, and communities across the Capital Region and beyond.

This dynamic weekend brings together:

• 50+ Vendors showcasing products and services
• 25+ Speakers, Panelists, and Industry Experts
• Entrepreneurs, Corporate Leaders, and Community Stakeholders

WHAT TO EXPECT

EXPO (FREE and open to the PUBLIC)

Explore a professionally curated marketplace featuring:

• Small Businesses
• Corporate Vendors
• Black-Owned Brands
• Healthcare and Service Providers
• Authors
• Creatives
• Nonprofits
• Government Agencies
• Financial Institutions
• Educational Organizations
• Workforce & Career Resources

CONVENTION (FREE and open to the PUBLIC)

Workshops, panels, and masterclasses focused on:

• Business growth
• Strategic advocacy
• Financial empowerment
• Branding and innovation

Signature Events

• Torch Awards & Gala (Friday Evening)
• Spotlight on Business Luncheon (Saturday Noon)
• Comedy Show - All-White Attire Nephew Tommy from The Steve Harvey Morning Show)
• African Diaspora Prophetic Brunch (Sunday Noon)

WHY IT MATTERS

BBI is more than an event—it’s a movement at the intersection of culture, commerce, and community, created to:

• Build economic power
• Create opportunities
• Celebrate excellence across industries

LEARN MORE / REGISTER

www.blackbusinessinsiders.com