Black Diamond Weekend

Black Diamond Weekend '22 powered by Truist X Dominion Energy
The Ultimate 3-Day Conference for Black Businesses in Hampton Roads Virginia!
About this Event

Black Diamond Weekend Powered by Truist X Dominion Energy

MBA: Make Business Amazing

November 10-12, 2022 | Downtown Norfolk Takeover

The Ultimate Weekend for Black Business Innovation!

Get ready for three days of celebration, networking, and an unforgettable, diamond-level business conference. Learn from cutting-edge thinkers, develop new game-changing skills, and walk away with powerful contacts and a deeper connection to community.

Join us in celebrating seven years of bringing together thousands of businesses large and small across Virginia. With immersive tracks like “Women Who Lead”, “Black Forbes List”, “Commerce St.”, “Impactology” and “The Art of Possible”, you are in for an all-star lineup complete with Continuing Education Credits.

We’ve packed in tons of surprises and even more opportunities for networking and getting more eyes on your business. All that's missing is YOU!

An Early Bird Ultimate VIP Pass includes:

• Elephant In The Room Progress Innovator Badge: Full access to Elephant In The Room (THE annual forum in Norfolk designed to have conversations, loudly and proudly launch new programs, share insights, set goals and inspire leaders and organizations to create positive, equitable outcomes for all) Visit www.eitr.com for more information!
• An all-access pass to Diamond University: over 60 hours of dynamic workshops, fireside chats, panels, and riveting keynotes happening all over Downtown Norfolk.
• Entrance to BDW opening and closing parties.
• Priority seating at The Black Diamond Affair: Black BRAND's 7th annual gala and awards ceremony.
• Access to The Fine Arts Experience: a VIP mixer featuring live art, music, cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres alongside the “Who’s Who” in our area. (**Limited to the first 50 early bird tickets)
• Access to the 2022 BDW Commencement ceremony
• Exclusive “Early-bird-only” MBA book bag and yearbook complete with an all new way to network (we can’t wait to show you!)
• Access to themed “Social Tables”: virtual communities for connecting with like-minded business colleagues and professionals before and after the conference.
• Discounted and priority hotel registration at select hotels
• Replays on all Diamond University conference tracks.

An Early Bird Ultimate Virtual Pass includes:

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• An all access pass to Diamond University: over 60 hours of dynamic workshops, fireside chats, panels, and riveting keynotes streamed from the comfort of your home.
• Virtual access to attend The Black Diamond Affair: Black BRAND's 7th annual gala and awards ceremony.
• An MBA-themed conference box that includes our early-bird exclusive MBA book bag and MBA digital yearbook (complete with an all-new way of networking), a Black BRAND certificate holder, and BDW graduation stole.
• Access to themed “Social Tables”: virtual communities for connecting with like-minded business colleagues and professionals before and after the conference.
• Replays on all Diamond University conference tracks.

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