Chicago | Industry Roundup...Unfiltered & Unscripted

CHICAGO & ALL MIDWEST Wedding and Event Professionals…

Pull up a seat because this isn’t the polished highlight reel.
This is the real conversation the wedding & event industry needs.

The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals (NSBWEP) invites you to Industry Roundup…Unfiltered and Unscripted…Truth, Trials & Triumphs of The Wedding & Event Industry, a bold, no‑nonsense panel discussion bringing together industry professionals who are deep in the work and ready to tell the truth.

This exclusive experience is designed for professionals who want clarity, connection, and real insight NOT recycled advice. Expect candid dialogue, honest perspectives, and conversations that go beyond the surface of weddings, social events, and the corporate space.

No scripts. No smoke and mirrors. No gatekeeping.

We’re talking about what really matters:

• What’s Shifting Right Now: Real-time industry trends, evolving client behavior, and where the opportunities actually are.
• The Business Behind the Beauty: The challenges, decisions, and realities of running a sustainable event-based business.
• Event Day Realities: The wins, the mistakes, the curveballs—and how seasoned pros recover and protect their reputation.
• What’s Working vs. What’s Wasting Time: Strategies that are producing results—and those that are no longer worth the effort.

Join us in Chicago for Industry Roundup and be part of the dialogue everyone will be talking about. Register now and step inside the conversation.

• High-Level Networking
• Powerful Panel Conversation
• 3-Course Dinner

Authentic Industry Conversations: This is a rare opportunity to engage in transparent, unfiltered discussions with professionals who understand the pressure, the pivots, and the passion behind the work.

Meaningful Networking: Connect with like‑minded wedding and event professionals who value excellence, collaboration, and community—and who are serious about growth.

Real Insight from Real Experts: Gain perspective from entrepreneurs who have experienced the highs and lows and are willing to share what they’ve learned—honestly and generously.

Community, Confidence, and Clarity: Leave reassured, motivated, and empowered, knowing you’re not navigating this industry alone—and that your experience is shared and supported.

NSBWEP Members: $45.00 | Non-Members: $65

Non-Members receive $10 off registration. Offer valid til midnight, May 15th.

$10 Late Fee after 5pm, June 5th.

Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to a future event.

Akeshi Akinseye | Kesh Events

Kia Jenkins | Kia Marie Events

Domonique Thorpe | Artistic Elegance Photography

Nicki Rouge Bijou | Nicki Rouge Bridal

Lenice D. Levy | Seven Star Venue

Seven Star Venue

Peacemade Photography

KCarlton Inc.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals