“AGENCY is the capacity of individuals or entities to act independently and make their own free choices.”
Spring forward in life with this hybrid conference celebrating powerful women in business, culture, and community.
Empower yourself with uplifting panels, executive conversations, multi-level engagement, and entrepreneurial success seminars.
HONORS
Intimate awards ceremony and cocktail in top AACM markets
7 to 10 accomplished Black women inducted into this elite sisterhood in each market
Celebrate women in business, entrepreneurship, fashion, education, the arts, civic leadership, entertainment and more
Emceed by local personalities and rolling out editors
Honorees and guests enjoy great local food, live music, entertainment, and more
BLACK WOMEN ARE…
- 24M Black women in the US.
- $1.2T Black spending power is heavily driven by Black women.
- 16.4% of bachelor’s degree graduates & are outpacing other ethnic, gender segments.
- 2.7M are entrepreneurs & the fastest-growing group. Outpacing other segments at 50% growth.
- Have steadily led the way in the fight for civil rights in America for over a century.
- Black consumers over index as trend-setters, which includes around 30 percent of Black consumers.
AUDIENCE ARCHETYPES
Entrepreneurs looking to build and extend
9-Thrivers those who work a full-time job but excel outside of their work.
Corporate Execs who want to connect with thought leaders
Professionals sharing information and engaging in community development
Side Hustlers looking to educate themselves on their growing business
Industry Leaders looking to elevate and expand their impact
Community Organizers that want to connect with thought-leaders
2025 ACTIVATION MARKETS
August 17th (Philadelphia – W Downtown)
September 25th (Chicago)
September 28th (Washington DC)
October 2nd (Dallas)
October 16th (Atlanta)
December TBD (Miami)
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