Summits and Convenings

Global Black Economic Forum convenes leaders across business, policy, activism, and entrepreneurship to spark bold ideas and drive real solutions. Through interactive panels, dynamic speakers, and immediate calls to action, we advance freedom, equity, and economic opportunity for Black communities and other marginalized groups.

Our summits go beyond conversation—they focus on building pathways for economic power, health equity, educational opportunity, and justice. These gatherings create a trusted space for collaboration, equip leaders with actionable strategies, and unite a global community committed to lasting change.

PAST SPEAKERS

KAMALA HARRIS

vice president of the united states of america

MADAME PRESIDENT

ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

FORMER PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA

FRANCIA MÁRQUEZ

vice president of COLOMBIA

JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD

US AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS

GOVERNOR WES MOORE

GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND

GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER

GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS

HAKEEM JEFFRIES

DEMOCRATIC LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ROBERT SMITH

FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO OF VISTA EQUITY PARTNERS

THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT

president & CEO OF TIAA

DANIEL O'DAY

CEO OF GILEAD SCIENCES

STACEY ABRAMS

POLITICIAN, LAWYER, VOTING RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND AUTHOR

Summits and Convenings

Global Black Economic Forum convenes leaders across business, policy, activism, and entrepreneurship to spark bold ideas and drive real solutions. Through interactive panels, dynamic speakers, and immediate calls to action, we advance freedom, equity, and economic opportunity for Black communities and other marginalized groups.

Our summits go beyond conversation—they focus on building pathways for economic power, health equity, educational opportunity, and justice. These gatherings create a trusted space for collaboration, equip leaders with actionable strategies, and unite a global community committed to lasting change.

PAST SPEAKERS

KAMALA HARRIS

vice president of the united states of america

MADAME PRESIDENT

ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

FORMER PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA

FRANCIA MÁRQUEZ

vice president of COLOMBIA

JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD

US AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES

GOVERNOR WES MOORE

GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND

GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER

GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS

HAKEEM JEFFRIES

DEMOCRATIC LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ROBERT SMITH

FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO OF VISTA EQUITY PARTNERS

THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT

president & CEO OF TIAA

DANIEL O'DAY

CEO OF GILEAD SCIENCES

STACEY ABRAMS

US POLITICIAN, LAWYER, VOTING RIGHTS ACTIVIST & AUTHOR

Event Gallery

2025

The Global Black Economic Business Summit 2025

The 2025 Global Black Economic Forum Business Summit convened leaders across industries for dynamic conversations, strategic partnerships, and bold visions of collective prosperity. Together, we are reshaping markets, building power, and creating pathways for lasting change.

The Global Black Economic Forum Public Convention at The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

The Global Black Economic Forum’s Public Convention brought together everyday changemakers, cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and community voices for powerful conversations at the intersection of work, wealth, health, and democracy. The Convention featured dynamic mainstage...

The Global Black Economic Forum QualifyHER 5k Presented by ENDA

The Global Black Economic Forum QualifyHER 5K Walk and Run, presented by ENDA, celebrated the journeys, power, and potential of women everywhere. Designed to uplift and affirm that women are already qualified to lead in every space they choose, this event served as a catalyst for connection, opportunity, and progress.

The Global Black Economic Business Summit 2025

The 2025 Global Black Economic Forum Business Summit convened leaders across industries for dynamic conversations, strategic partnerships, and bold visions of collective prosperity. Together, we are reshaping markets, building power, and creating pathways for lasting change.

GBEF HQ Public Convention at The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

The Global Black Economic Forum’s Public Convention brought together everyday changemakers, cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and community voices for powerful conversations at the intersection of work, wealth, health, and democracy. The Convention featured dynamic mainstage...

The Global Black Economic Forum QualifyHER 5k Presented by ENDA

The Global Black Economic Forum QualifyHER 5K Walk and Run, presented by ENDA, celebrated the journeys, power, and potential of women everywhere. Designed to uplift and affirm that women are already qualified to lead in every space they choose, this event served as a catalyst for connection, opportunity, and progress.

The Global Black Economic Future of Health Dinner 2025

On July 3, the Global Black Economic Forum hosted our inaugural Future of Health Awards Dinner — a night that brought together community leaders, health equity champions, and changemakers for celebration, connection, and recognition of those driving progress.

Queer Space 2025

Queer Space was built for honesty, transparency, and joyful celebration. In a time when our communities face daily attacks, it served as a brave space for truth, resilience, and joy. We came together to celebrate our collective strength. In every moment, we affirmed that joy and community are acts of resistance.

The Global Black Economic Future of Health Dinner 2025

On July 3, the Global Black Economic Forum hosted our inaugural Future of Health Awards Dinner — a night that brought together community leaders, health equity champions, and changemakers for celebration, connection, and recognition of those driving progress.

Queer Space 2025

Queer Space was built for honesty, transparency, and joyful celebration. In a time when our communities face daily attacks, it served as a brave space for truth, resilience, and joy. We came together to celebrate our collective strength. In every moment, we affirmed that joy and community are acts of resistance.

2024

HBCU Future of Work Luncheon - Nex-Gen Leadership for Entreprenuers

The 2025 Global Black Economic Forum Business Summit convened leaders across industries for dynamic conversations, strategic partnerships, and bold visions of collective prosperity. Together, we are reshaping markets, building power, and creating pathways for lasting change.

Health Equity Forum - UNGA 2024

Hosted during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Health Equity Forum fosters collaboration between leaders from the public and private sectors, the forum aims to create actionable strategies and initiatives in a multi-year effort to address health disparities.

Cooking Up Conversations 2024 - Martha's Vineyard

In August 2024, as part of the Cooking Up Conversation series on Martha’s Vineyard which brings together key stakeholders in various industries, the Global Black Economic Forum partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) to explore the critical link between healthcare inequities and economic outcomes.

The Global Black Economic Forum Business Summit 2024

The 2025 Global Black Economic Forum Business Summit convened leaders across industries for dynamic conversations, strategic partnerships, and bold visions of collective prosperity. Together, we are reshaping markets, building power, and creating pathways for lasting change.

The Global Black Economic Forum Public Convention at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture 2024

Hosted during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Health Equity Forum fosters collaboration between leaders from the public and private sectors, the forum aims to create actionable strategies and initiatives in a multi-year effort to address health disparities.

The 2024 State of Equity in American Forum in Partnership with U.S. News & World Report

In August 2024, as part of the Cooking Up Conversation series on Martha’s Vineyard which brings together key stakeholders in various industries, the Global Black Economic Forum partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) to explore the critical link between healthcare inequities and economic outcomes.

Bilingual Diasporic Action Summit

The 2025 Global Black Economic Forum Business Summit convened leaders across industries for dynamic conversations, strategic partnerships, and bold visions of collective prosperity. Together, we are reshaping markets, building power, and creating pathways for lasting change.

Queer Space 2024

Hosted during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Health Equity Forum fosters collaboration between leaders from the public and private sectors, the forum aims to create actionable strategies and initiatives in a multi-year effort to address health disparities.

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All Rights Reserved.