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At the WMY conference, prominent business and civic leaders present their perspectives on pertinent trends disrupting a breadth of industries and functional areas, driving thoughtful dialogue on how to champion innovation with mature enterprises, new ventures, and personal endeavors.
This year, we are excited to unveil the Wharton School's Innovation & Black Entrepreneurship Series and New Venture Competition, both of which are designed to highlight, empower, and support Black professionals engaged in innovation.
When
February 19-20, 2021
Virtual
Where
We are bridging pathways across our diverse slate of featured founders, corporate executives, and board directors, who are all movers and shakers in their respective fields.
Get out of the day-to-day routine and get inspired by 20+ CEO and C-Suite speakers in keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions!
Watch our esteemed Judges' Panel listen to the 10 New Venture Competition Finalists pitch for their chance to win $175,000 in cash and in-kind prizes to springboard their businesses.
AND be a part of the process too! Conference attendees will have the opportunity to vote on a Crowd Favorite, selecting one lucky venture to win an additional $25,000.
BLUEPRINT
THE WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR. MEMORIAL CONFERENCE
BRIDGING PATHWAYS TO SCALE BLACK INGENUITY
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Iman Abuzeid
Founder & CEO
Incredible Heath
Stacy Brown-Philpot
Former CEO | Advisor | Board Director
TaskRabbit | SoftBank Opportunity Fund | HP Inc, Nordstrom, Black Girls Code, & The Urban Institute
Dan Getelman
Founder & CTO
Remix
John Rogers
Chairman, Co-CEO, & CIO
Ariel Investments
Cara Sabin
CEO
Sundial Brands
Suzanne Shank
President & CEO
Siebert Williams Shank & Co
Tristan Walker
Founder & CEO
Walker & Company Brands
Lisa Wardell
Chairman & CEO
Adtalem Global Education
Ryan Williams
Founder & CEO
Cadre
For inquiries and more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at: wmyconference1@gmail.com
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