HBCU Sports, Creator & Career Engagement Series | Hampton University

A 2-hour NIL activation for Hampton students & student-athletes — live coaching, local brand partners, and real deal-ready skills.
About this Event

What This Is

The Hampton University Sports, Creator & Career Lab is a 2-hour, high-impact experience built for Hampton students and student-athletes who are ready to move from talking about NIL to actually building it. This isn't a lecture — it's a working session with real brands in the room.

By the end of the night, you'll walk out with:

• A first draft of your personal brand story and elevator pitch
• A real understanding of how local and regional businesses evaluate potential partners
• Direct exposure to 4 confirmed local and regional brand partners
• Practical financial literacy for NIL income
• The tools to approach a business professionally and pitch a partnership that works for both sides

Who Should Attend
Hampton University students and student-athletes at any stage of building their brand — whether you've never thought about NIL or you're actively fielding deals.

Meet the Partners

• D1 Training (Chesapeake, VA)
• ALFA Custom Clothiers (Hampton Roads-based)
• Rings and Robes (Hampton University alumni-owned)
• Thrivent Financial

B.E. Collective+ is a Sports, Creator & Career Engagement platform helping HBCU athletes, schools, and brands activate and execute real opportunities within our community — not just talk about them.

Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM
Doors Open + Refreshments
🕑: 07:00 PM
Welcome + Opening Charge
🕑: 07:05 PM - 07:45 PM
Storytelling for Impactful Branding

Info: A hands-on workshop where you'll draft your own brand story and elevator pitch with coaching from industry leaders in the room

🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:15 PM
Financial Literacy Session with Thrivent Financial

Info: What to actually do with NIL money

🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:45 PM
Local Brand Panel: What We Look For

Info: Live conversation with D1 Training, ALFA Custom Clothiers, and Rings and Robes on what makes a student stand out to a real business

🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Closing + Partner Table Rotation

Info: Bring the pitch you built and use it, live, with the brands in the room