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Connect. Be Seen. Build. | During Essence Festival of Culture Weekend

Join Black Expertise for a curated networking and visibility experience in New Orleans during Essence Festival of Culture weekend.

While thousands gather in New Orleans for one of the most influential cultural weekends of the year, Black founders, creatives, and visionaries are building in real time—and this is where we connect.

Join Black Expertise for an elevated, curated meetup designed for:

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Creatives
  • Aspiring founders
  • Industry professionals ready to be seen and heard

This is not just networking—it’s intentional visibility and opportunity.

Why This Matters

While thousands gather for celebration, real opportunities are created in the rooms you choose to enter.

Black Expertise is bringing together founders, creatives, and professionals who are serious about:

  • Visibility
  • Collaboration
  • Growth

What You Get

  • Curated networking experience
  • Founder spotlight opportunities
  • Content creation (interviews + features)
  • Access to the Black Expertise ecosystem

Who Should Attend

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Creatives
  • Service providers
  • Aspiring founders

What to Expect

✨ Curated networking (no awkward mingling)
🎤 Founder Spotlight Introductions (selected participants)
📸 Content + media opportunities
🤝 Real connections that lead to collaborations, clients, and growth

Ticket Options

General Admission

$ 25 Limited Tickets
  • Entry to curated networking experience
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Founder Spotlight

$ 125 Going Fast
  • Everything in General Admission PLUS:
  • 2-minute business introduction
  • Post-event feature opportunity on Black Expertise
  • Priority content capture
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VIP Experience

$ 200 Limied Seats
  • All Founder Spotlight benefits PLUS:
  • Premium seating/placement
  • Featured social media spotlight
  • Priority interview clip
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Founder Spotlight

Want to be featured?

Apply for a Founder Spotlight and:

  • Introduce your business live
  • Be featured on Black Expertise
  • Gain visibility across our platform

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Location

New Orleans (Exact location shared after ticket purchase)

Disclaimer

This event is independently organized by Black Expertise and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Essence Festival of Culture.