The Global Black Economic Forum's Public Convention at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture welcomed trailblazers, industry leaders, thinkers, and policymakers from every corner of the world. A shared space for innovation, discussion, and action centered on the themes of the future of work, wealth, health, and democracy, the convention held thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive workshops, and roundtable discussions. This event was an unparalleled chance to engage with the forefront of thought leadership and practical solutions, fostering a unified approach to uplifting and expanding Black economic opportunity and social justice globally.

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At the 2024 Public Convention, speakers included Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris; Vice President of Columbia Francia Marquez; members of the Congressional Black Caucus including Chair Steven Horsford, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett; Rev. Al Sharpton; Politician and Lawyer Stacey Abrams; National Correspondent for MSNBC Joy Reid; Author and Journalist Don Lemon; Actor, Playwright and Director Colman Domingo; CEO of the W.F. Kellogg Foundation La June Montgomery Tabron; CEO of the Fearless Fund Arian Simone and many more.