The 2025 African American Leadership Conference goes higher! 

What are your Dreams and Visions? Are you ready to lead with purpose and bring them to life?

What were the Dreams and Visions of some of our greatest leaders and strongest, most successful communities? Are you ready to work together to create our own self sufficient economies?

NOW IS THE TIME to bring those collective dreams and visions to life!

We choose to build together!

Let us rise up and build prosperous and successful communities where we are all healthy and building wealth.

Cities where we can all thrive.

This leadership conference is where you can:

  • Expand your network
  • Improve your skills
  • Develop your plan
  • Live with purpose
  • Advance your career
  • Scale your business
  • Build your community

Convening Local & National African American Leaders and Allies from all Sectors in the Heart of the Nation!

Conference Keynote Speakers

James Bailey
Full Name
James Bailey
Job Title
CEO & President
Company
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship
Speaking At
African-American Leadership Luncheon
John Ewing
Full Name
John Ewing
Job Title
Mayor
Company
City of Omaha
Speaking At
African-American Leadership Luncheon

Conference Speakers

Conference Agenda

Friday, October 24, 2025
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Revive Black Business Expo7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Collective Dreams & Visions: No Longer Deferred8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Collective Mindset and Living with Purpose9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Collective Business Development Strategies9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Collective Community Building Strategies10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Revive Black Business Expo10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Personal & Professional Development10:44 AM - 11:45 AM
Expanding Your Business/Organization with Strategic Attraction & Retention10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Spark vs. Fuel: How to Use Inspiration & Motivation to Grow10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Building & Leading a Highly Engaged & Productive Team10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
On the Rise: Young Professionals and Visionary Leadership10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Master Class for Non-Profit Management & Leadership10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Leading with Purpose to Make a Measurable Impact10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Maximizing Your Skills and Creating Financial/Wealth Plans10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Advancing Your Career by Helping Your Company Succeed10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
African-American Leadership Luncheon11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Revive Black Business Expo1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Black-led Community & Economic Development Leadership Roundtables/Industry Networking: NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS1:29 PM - 2:45 PM
Mobilizing the Vote: Engagement and Advocacy1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Global Trade: Forming Economic Partnerships w/ Africa1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Economic Development: Culture, Housing & Revitalization1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Health/Healthy Families: Physical and Mental Health1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Emerging Leaders/Young Professionals in Leadership1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Business/Entrepreneurship: Creating National Brands1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Education & Youth Development: Holistic Focus on Literacy1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Corporate Impact: Career Advancement & ERG's1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Revive Black Business Expo2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Dreams & Visions: Taking Action3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Thank You Conference Sponsors!!

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