Why We Exist
With the world becoming more dynamic and complex, it’s imperative for brands and societies to perpetually innovate to survive and grow. At BLACKWEEK we believe that culture is the essential ingredient to everything from creativity, to innovation, to a better world. We exist to inspire ideas that help business leaders, creators and innovators unlock the power of culture to help shape the future.
What to Expect
BLACKWEEK is one part economic forum and one part cultural festival. Our highly curated program brings together the most dynamic minds and cultural thought leaders from tech, marketing, media, entertainment, finance, the art world, and more. Our week-long event is filled with immersive conversations and experiences, highlighting what’s now and next in culture.
Topics Covered
We are building a dynamic program consisting of experts across advertising, media, finance, healthcare, entertainment, technology and more. With over 30 talks, we will cover everything from fighting data bias in advertising, to the growing influence of Africa, from decoding the New Mainstream to unpacking culture, the industry’s new favorite buzz word. Please check our ever evolving schedule for updates.
Topics Covered
Meet the Founders
Seven Black and Latino agency founders. One goal.
“We founded BLACKWEEK to bring together the most dynamic executives, entrepreneurs and thought leaders for real conversations about the economic power of culture.”
Steering Committee
Diverse industry luminaries and allies focused on the strategic development of the conference, and its mission to disrupt the current state of inclusion by focusing on bridging the gap between commercial and community impact. New 2025 steering to be announced soon.