Schedule
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Conference — 9:00am – 4:00pm
Gala — 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Check back for updates as we finalize timing, speakers, and more.
All events held at the Stanford Graduate School of Business campus.
EVENTS:
Welcome
Session 1
Defining Our Story: The Future of Black Narratives
Keynote panel of media executive and producers discussing Black storytelling and representation.
Session 2
Developing the Next Wave of Talent
Keynote fireside chat between two industry luminaries discussing the future of talent development in an evolving landscape.
Breakout Panels & Workshop
The Power of the Narrative: Branding, Storytelling, and Influence in the Digital Age
A panel of leading content creators and next-gen media thinkers.
Breakout 1
Shifting Tides: The State of Funding and Founding While Black
A panel of venture pioneers and recent founders.
Breakout 2
Next Waves of Tech: Defining AI Futures
A panel of senior AI leaders.
Breakout 3
Beyond the C-Suite: Defining Your Path to the Boardroom
*Spaces limited — pre-registration required. Sign-ups go live mid-April.
Workshop
Lunch
Join us for connection and conversation over lunch in Town Square.
Session 3
What Comes Next: Building an Enduring Career
Keynote panel of executives reflecting on career progression and stepping into new, and often unfamiliar, roles.
Session 4
Passing the Torch: Lessons on Leadership
Keynote fireside chat between an industry icon and a next-generation leader, sharing wisdom and guidance for a new wave of leaders.
Closing
Gala
A night of celebration, food, and dancing as we honor the Graduate School of Business Black alumni community and celebrate 100 years of the GSB.
Event ticketed separately through Eventbrite.
