Description
Hotel Information
Event Policy
The conclave is filled with keynote speakers and roundtable discussions around leadership, workforce development, community outreach, overcoming limiting beliefs, mentoring, negotiation, financial management, personal branding and networking, mental toughness, communication, health and wellness. The event closes with an award ceremony where we will celebrate ourselves, each other, and recognize local leading Black Men who are making a difference and effecting change. Learn more about the MAN awards and nominate someone amazing.
For 2025, we will be securing discount hotel lodging specifically for our attendees at both the events host hotel and also at an alternative hotel located within walking distance of the Conclave. More information coming soon.
To take advantage of this discount, while rooms last, please reserve your room by clicking this link:CLICK HERE to book your room today.
WOMEN IN ATTENDANCE
Women are encouraged to attend the 5F Conference that runs concurrently with the men's annual conclave. This F.B.I. pass is good for access to the business sessions for women and all standard social events. Once the day's business has concluded, using their passes, the ladies will be admitted to socialize with the gentlemen during planned event after hours.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for men is business casual - meaning, dress slacks / trousers / pants; button down long or short sleeve shirts; polo-style shirts are also permissible. Additionally, either a full business style suit or a sports coat / blazer is mandatory, along with "hard bottomed" shoes, like loafers, etc. Moreover, all attendees are expected to be well groomed: Haircuts / shaved / trimmed, showered / bathed, teeth brushed, etc. are expected, AND well-behaved - no ruffian activity! NO flat-billed baseball caps, white tees, sports jerseys, baggy / ripped jeans, jogging suits / sweatpants, workman's boots or sneakers of any kind.
AUDIO/VIDEO & PHONE
No electronic recording devices allowed. Smartphones are not permitted. All attendees must check in their smartphones upon entry to the events to ensure private event security.
REFUNDS
All conclave tickets are 100% refundable within 30-days of purchase up until 90 days prior to the beginning of the event. Once the event is 90 days away or less and up until 30 days prior to the event we will refund 50% of the ticket price paid. After 30 days prior to the event all sales are final. If you purchased your ticket over 30 days ago from today there are no refunds.
ALL DEVOPS STUDENTS
COMPUTER: must bring a portable computer with a minimum of 8GB of RAM memory and will hold a 3-hour charge on batter power.
MATERIALS: must be prepared to invest $1,000 USD on technical manuals and programming books. ($500 USD worth of books comes free with the course)