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APRIL 29TH - MAY 4TH 2024
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2023 Schedule
Business by Day, Festival By Night
MONDAY, MAY 1st
12:00 P.M
REGISTRATION OPENS
2:00 P.M
DDW BLUEPRINT @ THE CHILL EXCHANGE | KICC M109/M110 (PRIVATE BOARD MEETING)
4:00 P.M
** SCHEDULE CHANGE **
6:30 P.M
THE OFFICIAL OAKS & DERBY ELITE GATHERING "Welcome Reception"
RECONNECTING ROOTS, BUILDING FUTURES: BRINGING THE DIASPORA HOME
@ ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
SPECIAL GUESTS: MAYOR CRAIG GREENBERG, CARLA COBB, SYDNEY CHERNISH, BARBARA SEXTON SMITH, DR CHERYL POLOTE WILLIAMSON
TUESDAY, MAY 2nd
11:00 A.M
WORDY DERBY POETRY SHOWCASE HOSTED BY LANCE G. NEWMAN II + CO PART I | AFLAC LOUNGE KICC M108/M111
11:00 A.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - HACKATHON @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
12:30 P.M
STATE OF EDUCATION | LT. GOVERNOR JACQUELINE COLEMAN, TAWANA BAIN, FOUNDER OF DERBY DIVERSITY WEEK, AND DR. KISH CUMI PRICE @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
1:00 P.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - WHY DEFUNDING DEI IN ACADEMIA IS NOT AN OPTION @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
1:45 P.M
MARKETPLACE RIBBON CUTTING @ MARKETPLACE | KICC SOUTH HALL B
2:00 P.M
IDEATHON OPENING COMPETITION | IDEATHON 2023 FINALISTS + ACCELERATOR MODERATOR @ VIRTUAL REALITY | KICC CONFERENCE THEATER
2:30 P.M
RECONNECTING THE DIASPORA, FOUNDERS OF AFROFUTURE (FORMERLY AFROCHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL) ABDUL KARIM ABDULLAH AND KEN AGYAPONG, JR AND DERBY DIVERSITY FOUNDER TAWANA BAIN @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
3:00 P.M
THE ROLE OF THE COACH TRESA CHAMBERS + BETTINA BYRD GILES @ MARKETPLACE | KICC SOUTH HALL B
3:00 P.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - STATE OF BLACK WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS AND LEGISLATION | @ CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
4:15 P.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING -OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY IN KY AG | @ CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
4:15 P.M
BEING INTENTIONAL WITH YOUR BRAND | DR. CHERYL POLOTE WILLIAMSON; CEO, WILLIAMSON MEDIA GROUP | CHRISTY CHATHAM; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GEDDI, BRANDY RENAE, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR FLY, HIP AGELESS, CORY HUGHES, ENTREPRENEUR, AUTHOR AND LIFE COACH @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
5:15 P.M
BLACK AND NEW TO SPIRITS; CECOIYA, JOHNSON, JESSICA HOLMAN, BRITTANY PENNY, MONTE BURROW @ MARKETPLACE | KICC SOUTH HALL B
6:00 P.M
FASHIONSHOW VIP RECEPTION @ 4TH STREET LIVE
7:00 P.M
FASHIONSHOW @ 4TH STREET LIVE
9:30 P.M
FASHIONSHOW AFTER HOURS w/ iHeart @ 4TH STREET LIVE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3rd
10:00 A.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING | @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
11:00 A.M
WORDY DERBY POETRY SHOWCASE PART II HOSTED BY LANCE G. NEWMAN II + CO @ SPEAK BEAUTIFUL LOUNGE | KICC M104/M107
11:00 A.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - INFLATION | @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
12:45 P.M
CULTURE, MEDIA, MARKETING, AND ADVERTISING; AJ CALLOWAY; CEO CPR GROUP, EDEN BRIDGEMAN SKLENAR; CEO EBONY MAGAZINE, COREIN CARTER; JOURNALIST FORBES MAGAZINE AND GARY GUIDRY; CEO G-SQUARED EVENTS, @ SPEAK BEAUTIFUL LOUNGE | KICC M104/M107
1:00 P.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT AT DDW | @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
2:00 P.M
EQUITY CONCERNS IN AI; GRACE SIMRALL, DANA SPENCER @ MARKETPLACE | KICC SOUTH HALL B
2:30 P.M
DEI PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: WHAT'S THE ROI? DR. RACHEL -YVONNE TALTON @ VIRTUAL REALITY ROOM | KICC CONFERENCE THEATER
3:00 P.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - ESG AND MINORITY REPRESENTATION | @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
3:00 P.M
DRIVING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION THERON MACKEY, MICHAEL GRITTON, JANA MCLEID | @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
4:00 P.M
STATE OF BLACK WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE; SHANEKA LENE, DR. JAMISA BENNETT AND RASHEDAH HENRIQUES | @ MARKETPLACE | KICC SOUTH HALL B
5:00 P.M
WHAT'S UP WITH THE LOUISVILLE REAL ESTATE MARKET; LOUIE LEGER, DONNIE ADKINS, ASHLEY BURNETT, LAUREN MUIR @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
6:00 P.M
BUSINESS + ENTREPRENEURSHIP RASHAD AND TROY of EYL | TAWANA BAIN of TBAIN & CO. | DR. LAKEYSHA HALLAMON, CEO & FOUNDER OF THE VILLAGE MARKET ATL | @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
7:00 P.M
SPECIAL GUESTS PRIVATE MEET AND GREET @ 4TH STREET LIVE
8:00 P.M
BLOCK PARTY WITH DJ DRAMA @ 4TH STREET LIVE
11:00 P.M
SPECIAL GUESTS PRIVATE AFTER HOURS @ BLACK JOCKEYS LOUNGE
thursday, MAY 4TH
10:00 A.M
WOMEN IN SPORTS, MARKETING & MEDIA W/ JOANNA LOHMAN; PRO SOCCER PLAYER, KRISTY BEEBE, AREA PRESIDENT iHeart LOUISVILLE, ANDREA SNEAD, M.A. DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) CHIP MCKENNEY, FOUNDER, PRESIDENT AT GPL POLO CLUB, Inc. @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
10:30 A.M
FIFTH THIRD C-SUITE: CAPITAL GAINS & SECURING THE BAG | @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
11:00 A.M
THE OFFICIAL OAKS & DERBY ELITE BRUNCH:
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE, A BLACK WOMAN "POISED FOR EXCELLENCE"
BRUNCH AND AWARDS CEREMONY CO-CULTIVATED BY: BLACK EXCELLENCE BRUNCH
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. CHERYL POLOTE WILLIAMSON
2023 HONOREES:
Adjoa B. Asamoah, Biden- Harris National Advisor for Black Engagement, CROWN Act Legislative and Social Impact Strategist & Crown Coalition Co-Creator
Karima J. Mariama- Arthur, Esq, Founder, and CEO WordSmith Rapport
Dr.Cheryl Polote Williamson- CEO and Founder Williamson Media Group
Dr. Rachel Talton, Founder & CEO of Synergy Marketing Strategy & Research Inc.
Lonita K. Baker, Esq., President of the National Bar Association
Dr. LaKeysha Hallmon, CEO & Founder of the Village Market
Felecia Hatcher, CEO at Black Ambition
Alexis Kerr, Vice President of Hallmark Mahogany
SHINE A LIGHT ON HIM AWARD 2023
1:00 P.M
OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE AGRICULTURE SUPPLY CHAIN; RAMEL BRADLEY, CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, APPHARVEST, ASHLEY SMITH, KARL BINNS @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
1:00 P.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - GUN VIOLENCE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN | @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
2:00 P.M
PUNDITS, PONTIFICATORS, AND PERSPECTIVE POWERED BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROJECT OF BELONGING - CHAMBERS & TOURISM THROUGH AN EQUITY LENS | @CHILL & EXCHANGE LOUNGE | KICC M109/M110
2:00 P.M
THE STATE OF DEI FIRESIDE CHAT; STEPHANIE SMITH SVP & CHIEF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION OFFICER 5/3RD BANK | CEO SYNERGY MARKETING STRATEGY & RESEARCH DR. RACHEL-YVONNE TALTON @ MARKETPLACE | KICC SOUTH HALL B
2:15 P.M
IDEATHON SEMIFINALS @ VIRTUAL REALITY ROOM | KICC CONFERENCE THEATER
4:15 P.M
A CONVERSATION OF BLACK EQUITY AND OWNERSHIP; RASHAD BILAL & TROY MILLINGS, EYL, LARRY YARRELL, MARCUS GRAHAM PROJECT, ATTIYAH BLAIRE, RESET QUEEN, THE REAL ESTATE RESET @ AFLAC LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
5:00 P.M
DERBY DIVERSITY AWARDS @ SPEAK BEAUTIFUL LOUNGE | KICC M104/M107
8:00 P.M
WIGS AND KICKS PARTY @ ALI CENTER
9:00 P.M
DERBY SNEAKER BALL
WITH DJ DRAMA, DJ BRYAN MICHAEL COX, DJ Q + OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS @ PNC CLUB UOFL
FRIDAY, MAY 5TH
OAKS AT THE TRACK
9:00 A.M
DERBY PRIMP AND PLAY
BY SHEA MOISTURE @ AFLAC DERBY LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
11:30 A.M
OAKS AT THE TRACK 🏇
SUITE EXPERIENCE | NETWORKING
@ CHURCHILL DOWNS STARTING GATES SUITES
7:00 P.M
SPECIAL GUEST PRIVATE DINNER
9:00 P.M
OFFICIAL OAKS AND DERBY ELITE SOIREE, HOSTED BY AFROFUTURE @ SPEED ART MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MAY 6TH
DERBY AT THE TRACK
9:00 A.M
DERBY PRIMP AND PLAY
BY SHEA MOISTURE @ AFLAC DERBY LOUNGE | KICC M108/M111
11:30 A.M
DERBY AT THE TRACK 🏇
SUITE EXPERIENCE | NETWORKING
@ CHURCHILL DOWNS STARTING GATES SUITES
SUNDAY, MAY 7TH
10:00 A.M
CINCO DE MAYO + BRUNCH