15 Must-Attend Conferences for Black Women Entrepreneurs in 2025
As a Black woman entrepreneur, attending conferences tailored to your unique experiences can be transformative for your business journey. The right events can spark fresh ideas, connect you with key collaborators, and provide tools to take your business to the next level.
Here are over a dozen standout events scheduled for 2025 that offer invaluable opportunities for networking, learning, and growth. Whether you’re seeking speaking engagements, sponsorship visibility, or professional development tailored to Black women founders, these events are worth adding to your calendar!
Sistahbiz Goal Digger Business Planning Retreat
Dates: December 3-7 2025
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Overview: An immersive 2.5-day retreat designed for solopreneurs and microbusinesses, guiding participants through strategic planning processes for visioning, setting concrete business goals, and creating clear action plans for the upcoming year.
Sistahbiz 10th Annual Goal Digger Retreat
Women of Power Summit 2025
Dates: March 5–8, 2025
Location: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Overview: Hosted by Black Enterprise, this premier summit is designed for executive women of color, offering leadership workshops, networking opportunities, and inspiring keynote sessions.
Roadmap to Billions Conference
Dates: May 1–2, 2025
Location: New York, NY
Overview: Organized by Black Women Talk Tech, this conference is the only annual tech event created exclusively by Black women founders for Black female founders and their supporters. It focuses on providing insights, networking, and funding opportunities.
Women Evolve Conference
Dates: July 31 – August 2, 2025
Locations: Atlanta, GA
Overview: An unforgettable three-day event filled with powerful speakers, life-changing worship, and a global community of sisters
Black Women’s Expo (BWe Next)
Dates: 2025 Dates TBD
Locations: Chicago, IL, and Atlanta, GA
Overview: BWe Next is a three-day lifestyle event focusing on Black female entrepreneurs, featuring seminars, workshops, and a marketplace for small business exhibitors.
Black Is Tech Conference
Dates: August 19–21, 2025
Location: Houston, TX
Overview: This conference serves as a platform for tech professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, offering speaking stages, workshops, a vendor expo, and networking opportunities.
CultureCon
Dates: October 5–6, 2025
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Overview: CultureCon is a conference that celebrates the intersection of business, tech, and culture, providing workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and creatives.
Black Women in Data Summit
Dates: September 14, 2025
Location: Atlanta, GA
Overview: This summit brings together Black women in data science and analytics to connect, learn, and advance their careers through workshops, panels, and networking sessions.
Black Women’s Business Network Expo
Dates: 2025 Dates TBD
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Overview: An expo designed to connect Black women entrepreneurs with industry leaders, mentors, and peers through exhibitions, career fairs, workshops, and masterclasses.
AfroTech Conference
Dates: November 13–16, 2025
Location: Houston, TX
Overview: One of the largest Black tech conferences, AfroTech brings together engineers, venture capitalists, recruiters, technologists, and culture enthusiasts to celebrate Black achievement in technology.
Power Networking Conference
Dates: 2025 Dates TBD
Location: TBD
Overview: Named one of the top five entrepreneurial conferences by Forbes, this event focuses on building wealth and legacy within the Black community through networking and workshops.
Black Professionals Summit
Dates: November 22–24, 2025
Location: Hollywood, FL
Overview: A comprehensive summit offering sessions on career advancement, entrepreneurship, and wealth building tailored for Black professionals across various industries.
Sistas In Sales Summit
Dates: September 19–21, 2025
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Overview: One of the largest conferences for Black women in sales, featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at career growth and development.