Data & Digital Business Transformation
We will discuss the importance of personal data and how it is being used to shape the future of business and society. As a result of the widespread acceptance of the internet, booming mobile device usage, and vast amounts of data, new business models have emerged to meet our every need and convenience online.
Data has become the fuel to power many businesses’ goals and engines, as they collect, measure, and analyze it in order to market to people like you and me based on our search, behavioural habits, and purchasing patterns. Some of these companies provide enticing behavioural and habit-changing services that will result in irreversible social change.
Data has quickly become one of the world’s most valuable commodities, and we’re willing to trade our personal information for convenience, entertainment, and instant gratification.
We explore what the future of business and society might look like, as well as practical steps you can take to reclaim and reposition your data power.
Consummate Project Management—Preparing for the AI Revolution
The presenter will introduce high-level concepts for managing projects and businesses, using proven methodologies, policies, guidelines and procedures, processes, and practices. These approaches will help to ensure the effective execution of all phases of projects and businesses, from initiation to project closeout and ongoing business operations—essential to succeed in the emerging AI economy.
Improving Access to Venture Capital for Underrepresented founders
During this session, Henry will generously impart his expertise in the realm of alternative investments, emphasizing Venture Capital and Private Equity asset classes. His objective is to demonstrate how we can accelerate equitable access to capital and diversify investment opportunities for the emerging generation of technology-driven businesses.
Engaging in Henry’s session promises to enrich your understanding of Venture investing, offering unparalleled access to the dynamic world of venture capital. This experience is tailored to enhance your knowledge and proficiency in Venture Capital while also facilitating valuable connections with industry professionals.
Music & Entertainment Industry Transformation
James will provide a clear and transparent process in the discovery, development and distribution of performing arts. The JNUBi team will facilitate this by applying sound simple evidenced based practices that are unique enough not to be a cookie cutter approach, but similar enough to be streamlined and efficient in its delivery.
Jnubi entertainment & Film is building entertainment infrastructures world-wide to exploit music, film, plays, videos, documentries, TV and short stories.
Advocacy in the Digital Age
Understanding and using digital tools to make our messages bigger and bolder. Let’s explore how we can spark conversations, raise awareness, and inspire action like never before. Learn how we’re connecting with people from all walks of life and making a difference while staying true to our creative spirit. Unleashing the Power of the Digital Age: Where Technology Fuels, Advocacy Ignites Change.
The Value of Technology in Sports
The Value of Technology in Sports In a Digital era plays many valuable roles in the present day and in the future of sports including sports entertainment, sports Management, and Marketing.
KB will be touching on the ways technology is being used to Market teams, players, sports brands, and corporate partners.
Technology is trailblazing the way statistics and date tracking, Social Media, and Sports technology for testing and development of athletes Are being used to add value to the sports industry.
Servant Leadership
Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping our lives, as it profoundly influences the engagement, commitment, and performance of followers. The success or failure of organizations and their impact on communities are directly linked to the actions of leaders. While Greenleaf introduced the concept of servant leadership in 1970, its principles have been practiced throughout history. Servant leadership is a follower-centered and value-based approach that prioritizes servanthood, personal development, power sharing, and community empowerment.
In today’s world, servant leadership is vital for organizational success. It cultivates a culture of trust, cooperation, engagement, and responsible citizenship. By empowering their teams, servant leaders create a positive work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and high performance. This safe and supportive setting encourages team members to take risks, assume ownership, and demonstrate accountability, resulting in continuous improvement.
Dr. Mbengue discusses the benefits of servant leadership and how to extend it to both the workforce and the organization as a whole.
Business Networks & Collaborations
What constitutes a family? How do we define a community? What do we understand by Canada and the United States?
Allister will discuss the significance of cultivating individual and personalized financial growth among family members. He will delve into the essence of fostering strong and well-informed families to optimize financial independence. The presentation will shed light on the imperative of active and efficient engagement in business endeavors, alongside meaningful contributions to Canadian charities.
Furthermore, he will delve into the profound impact of cohesive and empowered communities working in unison, ultimately driving positive transformations within their localities. This collective effort contributes to fortifying cities, provinces, states, and nations, creating an enhanced living environment for all residents. Consequently, the presentation will conclude by underscoring the delicate yet crucial interplay between businesses and charities. It will highlight how the initiatives and undertakings delivered by charitable organizations hold immense value in their pursuit of enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities worldwide.
NPA Canada has introduced an innovative program, characterized by a North American business roundtable comprising dedicated professionals and entrepreneurs. This collaborative network prioritizes the strategic advancement of businesses and job opportunities without reservation. For National Policy Alliance Canada, this model represents the cornerstone of unity and cooperative efforts, as they endeavor to contribute to the continued growth of trusted Canadian and American communities across the expanse of North America.
What Exactly is the Metaverse? (Virtual & Augmented Reality)
We need to know about the metaverse because the future is here! The metaverse is a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection. Attend this session to find out what it is and why you need to know. Broadly speaking, the technologies that make up the metaverse can include virtual reality as well as augmented reality that combines aspects of digital and physical worlds. It’s a virtual world that can also be accessed through computers, game consoles, and even phones. That translates into a digital economy, where users can create, buy, and sell virtual or physical goods. You need to be there!
The following topics are covered in the presentation:
- What is virtual reality?
- What is augmented reality?
- What is the metaverse?
- How do you enter the metaverse?
- Interacting with people, objects and buildings.
- What are the different kinds of metaverses?
- Why should people want to be in the metaverse?
- What are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)?
- Purchasing Real Estate in the metaverse.
- Virtual events that can be held in the metaverse.
How are people making money in the metaverse?
Why Small and Medium Businesses Need to Own Events and Webinars
Book Title: Memorable, Profitable, Virtual Events for Your Business: How to Leverage the Last Frontier of Genuine Human Connection to Create Meaning, Value, and Lasting Connections
We are in the age of AI. Every day, brands churn out generic content with the help of ChatGPT. But conferences, trade shows, and webinars are still the best way to connect with the people behind the brand.
As a business owner, you know you should be running webinars or attending trade shows and conferences.
Which events are worth the investment? How do we run our own webinars? What should you talk about at your events?
You have an amazing product or service. Your customers get incredible results every day. Yet your competition always seems one step ahead of you. Most often, it’s because they’re running webinars and going to the right events. And you’re not.
Events are the best way for prospects to connect with the people behind the product.
The souls behind the service. They can turn cold leads into red-hot prospects.
But events only work if you have the right strategy.
In this session, we’ll talk about:
– The role of events in your sales and marketing budgets in 2024 and beyond
– Why you need to run your own trust-building lead-magnet webinars if you want to stay ahead of your competition
– The 7 easy-to-make mistakes that ruin the attendee experience, and how to avoid them
– How to choose which conferences and trade shows to attend so you can fill your sales pipeline
The secret tool that makes trading business cards at networking events obsolete… And fills your sales calendar
Whether you’ve only ever attended virtual events or have already hosted one (or more),
Elias will show you a new and better way to organize, run, and monetize highproduction value webinars for your business.
Rethinking Learning
The bond between Ingenious and Black Learning Experiences
From Covid 19 to the George Floyd murder to the mass graves of 215 Indigenous Children, 2020 was a year of upheaval and trauma. In October 2020, Claudette was offered an opportunity of a lifetime and decided to leave conformity behind to forge a path to healing. Partnering with Black and Ingenious organizations, she has spent the last three years engineering learning experiences dedicated to creating culturally relevant training that incorporates the richness of our history and ways. During her session, she will explain why organizations must rethink how we approach learning for the Black and Ingenious Community and how using the power of technology and the rich history of storytelling, community, and connection can be even more transformative than the power of AI.
Leadership in Innovation
As the world changes more rapidly than ever, the skills needed to lead ourselves, others, teams, and organizations must also change. While we are more connected to technology, including more accessible AI tools, we also feel more disconnected and isolated from each other. It’s never been a more critical time to lead with empathy, agility, and innovation.
Join Britney Cole, Vice President, and Head of the Blanchard Innovation Lab, to discuss the trends of the future of leadership, including how to manage and leverage new technologies effectively, prioritize the development of the critical human skills to drive creativity, belonging and collaboration, and how to become more comfortable with ambiguity and learning from failure. Get ready for some practical tools and models to help you adapt and be ready for whatever happens next!
Introduction to Decentralized Science
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the convergence of science and technology is paving the way for a groundbreaking paradigm: Decentralized Science. This presentation offers an introduction to the world of decentralized science with a keen focus on novel data management tools and infrastructures.
Cryptocurrency & Forex Trading
Jean-Pierre’s mission is to provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Crypto and Forex, laying the groundwork for a robust knowledge base in these areas.
During the session, he will delve into various learning methods, including utilizing online resources like YouTube, as well as seeking guidance from experts who can help you navigate potential pitfalls.
The ultimate goal is to equip you with the necessary terminology and tools to facilitate effective learning, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics. Through this educational experience, you’ll acquire valuable skills that can be applied to generate profits in the market, regardless of its current direction.
Afrofuturistic Artrepreneurship And Activating The Power Of Digital IP For Web3
During the presentation award-winning and renown Afrofuturist, Quentin VerCetty will highlighting the general lack of awareness of the benefits that non-fungible token (NFTs) offer beyond sales for artists, designers, inventors and other creatives as it pertains to intellectual property and protecting their assets during the current quickly evolving screen industry revolution with Artificial intelligent and machine learning integration now a part of the computer generating imagining (CGI) field. Quentin VerCetty will share how AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives have been empowering Black and Indigenous artists to learn about the power of their digital assets and intellectual property as well as some of their best practices to help creatives expand their revenue earning potential via web3 platforms and blockchain technologies. Additionally, a conversation will be had on how the Black community can help ensure they are not being left out or behind in this next frontier.
Choose your favorite. They are all the same talk
• Beyond the Book: Amplify Your Influence and Income by Dominating the Stage in Any Field
• Turning Words into Wealth: Unleashing the Power of Your Book to Secure More Speaking Engagements and Industry Profits
• Literary Launchpad: How Your Book Can Catapult You onto More Stages and Skyrocket Your Industry Earnings
• From Manuscript to Microphone: A Strategic Guide to Using Your Book as a
Springboard to Industry Stardom and Financial Gain
• Ink to Impact: Crafting Your Book’s Success Story to Secure Speaking Gigs and Elevate Your Industry Prosperity
Data, Analytics & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Unlocking Organizational Transformation through DEI Data
In today’s diverse and interconnected world, fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within an organization is no longer just a moral imperative – it’s a strategic advantage. This interactive workshop delves into the crucial role that DEI data plays in driving profound organizational transformation.
Join us in this workshop to unlock the transformative potential of DEI data within your organization. Together, we’ll explore the importance of DEI data, how leveraging data can drive cultural shifts, foster innovation, and create a more equitable and inclusive workplace that thrives in today’s diverse business landscape
Entrepreneur Women & Business
Go Beyond Tomorrow! Create an AI-Powered Future for Your Business.
This talk isn’t just about AI—it’s about unlocking the doors to an AI-powered future that’s within your reach.
Lori will take you on a transformative journey, designed to help you embrace the tools, knowledge, and actionable strategies that integrate AI seamlessly into your business, overcome challenges and leverage its full potential
Topic: BH365 | A Solution to the Education Gap
Description: Dr. Joel A. Freeman shows the process of taking an idea to the marketplace, utilizing the story behind the development of the K-12 Black History 365 curriculum. He discusses the use of a SWOT Analysis, defining distinctives, and a number other elements that help to illustrate a solutional approach to any business entity.
THE ART OF DAVID KIBUUKA: Modern Batik Art
His Inspiration
Kibuuka’s art drains strength and depth from the beauty and power of deep-rooted African traditions and culture, but he is by no means limited in his traditionalism. Not only does Kibuuka excel in the realistic aspect of life in art, he also spans the abyss into the world of very contemporary art and science fiction art. Common themes in his work are images of Africa, particularly capturing the beauty of the African woman.
The Creations
The subject matter of Kibuuka’s work is very diverse, as is his use of the various media, including mixed media, acrylics, oils, pen and ink, water colour and pencil drawing. Kibuuka puts his heart and soul into every piece of work that he produces and this love is immediately visible to the viewer. One cannot help but be moved by his inspirational interpretations of life.
Topic: Changing Business Environment, Trends and opportunities in the new digital era
Description: The Conference Panel delves into and engages in discussions regarding the implications for both businesses and society as a whole, in light of the swift advancements and integration of technology and AI. This encompasses an interactive Q&A session with the conference attendees.