The Conference
June 19-20, 2026 • Chicago, IL
Building Our Own Table. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Chicago! Our speakers delivered in spades, offering profound insights, actionable advice, and the inspiration needed to navigate today’s professional landscape.
Pierre Debois
Reprised his powerful "Owning our History" talk from 2021, brilliantly updating it to address the new frontiers and challenges of AI.
Ashley Janelle
Shared her inspiring founder journey, discussing the reality and power of building your own table when no one else is hiring.
Hassan Shahid
Shared his tech journey with "No CS Degree, No Permission, No Problem," discussing how he navigated a tech career from network support to an engineer at Meta.
Clarene Mitchell
Came through with practical, high-impact strategies on how to leverage LinkedIn to support and grow your business.
Ramatu Kandakai
Spoke passionately about the importance of staying true to yourself and not compromising your identity just for a "seat at the table."
Madison Butler
Closed out the day sitting down with our Executive Director for a candid, unforgettable interview about identity, resilience, and self-care in corporate America.
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