Date: July 5, 2024

RSVP/Registration: Invite only

Location: New Orleans, LA

Inquiries: events@GBEF.com‍

ESSENCE Festival of Culture is an invite-only convening of world leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers worldwide. The Summit serves as a catalyst for meaningful change, providing a platform where leaders from various sectors come together to collaborate, innovate, and strategize. Through dynamic discussions and impactful networking opportunities, the summit aims to drive actionable solutions that propel global economic justice. Join us at the Global Black Economic Forum, where impactful dialogue and actionable strategies pave the way for tangible progress.

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Previous speakers at the Global Business Summit have included: Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President of Liberia, Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris,, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield, Thasunda Brown Duckett, President & CEO, TIAA, Debra Lee, Co-Founder & Partner, Monarchs Collective; Chairman Emeritus, BET Networks and many more!