BLACK BUSINESS INSIDERS EXPO and Conference 2026

Join us at the Inaugural BLACK BUSINESS INSIDERS EXPO for networking, learning, and celebrating the success of black entrepreneurs!

BLACK BUSINESS INSIDERS EXPO & CONVENTION
Culture • Commerce • Creativity

The Black Business Insiders (BBI) EXPO & Convention is a premier 3-day experience designed to connect, elevate, and empower Black businesses, professionals, and communities across the Capital Region and beyond.

This dynamic weekend brings together:

50+ Vendors showcasing products and services
25+ Speakers, Panelists, and Industry Experts
Entrepreneurs, Corporate Leaders, and Community Stakeholders


WHAT TO EXPECT
EXPO (FREE and open to the PUBLIC)

Explore a professionally curated marketplace featuring:

Small Businesses
Corporate Vendors
Black-Owned Brands
Healthcare and Service Providers
Authors
Creatives
Nonprofits
Government Agencies
Financial Institutions
Educational Organizations
Workforce & Career Resources
CONVENTION (FREE and open to the PUBLIC)

Workshops, panels, and masterclasses focused on:

Business growth
Strategic advocacy
Financial empowerment
Branding and innovation
Signature Events

Torch Awards & Gala (Friday Evening)
Spotlight on Business Luncheon (Saturday Noon)
Comedy Show - All-White Attire Nephew Tommy from The Steve Harvey Morning Show)
African Diaspora Prophetic Brunch (Sunday Noon)

WHY IT MATTERS
BBI is more than an event—it’s a movement at the intersection of culture, commerce, and community, created to:

Build economic power
Create opportunities
Celebrate excellence across industries