October 14th 2025.
Are you a Black male professional or entrepreneur looking to make a powerful impact? Then mark your calendars for the 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit For Men, where you'll find all the tools and resources you need to thrive. This year's theme is "Made For Men. Built For Impact." and the event will be held from Oct. 15–17 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
The summit kicks off with a bang on Oct. 15, starting with registration and check-in. Once settled, attendees will have access to the XCEL Showcase & Lounge, a hub of excitement and networking opportunities. Here, you'll have the chance to win prizes from our sponsors, play interactive games, and enjoy drinks from the cash bar. Later in the evening, there will be a targeted networking session for those under 35, led by the renowned founder of CelebrityCEO.com, Ramon Ray. Following that, a welcome reception will take place, leading up to the highlight of the night: the XCEL Awards gala. This prestigious event will honor exceptional individuals in the Black community and business world, including Larry Fitzgerald Jr., John Hope Bryant, George C. Fraser, Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Troy Taylor, and Robert Smith. The gala will be emceed by the Emmy-winning journalist, Ed Gordon.
On Oct. 16, the second day of the summit, guests can enjoy a delicious catered breakfast while listening to opening remarks from BE CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. These remarks will set the tone for the day, which will include a fireside chat between Graves and Hope Bryant on important topics such as business, wealth building, and community. This will be followed by a call to action, urging attendees to prioritize financial inclusion and wealth creation as the civil rights issue of our time.
There will also be a variety of workshops to choose from, including sessions on negotiating your compensation and leveraging your performance review for salary growth and promotion readiness, an introduction to P&L management to help you make informed decisions, and a discussion on integrating artificial intelligence into leadership without losing the human touch. For those seeking personal and financial growth, there will be executive leadership coaching and financial coaching running simultaneously. The midday luncheon, titled "A Call-To-Action for Men of Excellence," will feature a discussion moderated by Ed Gordon on civic engagement, economic empowerment, and legacy-building. In the afternoon, guests can participate in barbershop-style debates on current events and cultural issues, ending the day with cigars and cognac by the pool.
The final day, Oct. 17, will begin with breakfast and a fireside chat with investor Robert Smith. This will be followed by a dialogue on media influence, personal branding, and purpose-driven careers, featuring actor and activist David Banner and actor Blair Underwood, moderated by Alfred Edmond Jr. Workshops will cover a range of topics, including financial planning for high earners, mental health resilience, using AI tools for career ROI, optimizing health and longevity, and navigating international assignments. The summit will wrap up with a panel discussion on global career opportunities and mobility.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights and strategies for success. See you at the 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit For Men!
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