Thursday • June 11 • 2026 | Hyatt Regency • Aurora-Denver
The room where Black
economic power
gets built.
Colorado's elite professionals, business leaders, and innovators converge for one day of strategy, capital, and connections. Anchored by a keynote from Dr. Boyce Watkins.
501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT MISSION
POWERING The Colorado COMMUNITY
Our mission is to empower Colorado's Black community by providing essential support to Black-led nonprofits, Black-owned businesses, Black professionals, and Youth. By convening resources and fostering strategic collaboration across all sectors, we pave the way for growth, innovation, and lasting impact. Through uniting diverse efforts and cultivating partnerships, B.E.S.T. strengthens the collective economic power of Colorado’s Black community, advancing prosperity, resilience, and opportunity for all.
3,500+
YOUTH EMPOWERED
7,500+
PROFESSIONALS CONNECTED
5,000+
BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
FEATURED HEADLINERS
ELITE CHAMPIONS
ROD SMITH - Broncos Legend
CELEBERTY GOLF GUEST
Drive & Thrive Charity Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 10, Golf Tournament
DR. BOYCE WATKINS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Success Summit & Expo
Thursday, June 11, Success Summit
Thursday June 11 - Success Summit Schedule
On day. Two Tracks
Every Angle of Black Wealth.
From morning strategy sessions to the legacy luncheon and afternoon plenaries. The full agenda runs 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM, with the Success Expo and Youth Track running concurrently.
B.E.S.T. Success Summit & Expo Schedule Overview
8:00 AM
Registration & continental breakfast
8:30 AM
Opening session: welcome & vision
Set the tone for a day of powerful connections, insights, and opportunity.
9:15 AM · Concurrent breakout sessions
Track I
Global Black wealth: business & real estate in Africa
This session breaks down where the real opportunities are, when to enter key markets, and how to evaluate risk and return.
Moderated by Papa Dia, African Leadership Group
Track II
The truth about the AI revolution: hype vs. opportunity
What AI actually means in 2026 — myths, real risks, and where small businesses fit in.
Moderated by: TBA
10:30 AM · Concurrent breakout sessions
Track I
Structuring global wealth: legal, tax & asset protection
This session provides a practical roadmap for legally and
strategically investing abroad.
Moderated by Papa Dia, African Leadership Group
Track II
AI as a growth tool: scale & compete
Real-world AI applications for marketing, automation, and customer engagement.
Moderated by: TBA
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Legacy luncheon
Keynote: Dr. Boyce Watkins
Emcee: Justin Adams · CBS 4
Awards Ceremony
1:45 PM Breakout Session
Powered by Colorado Health Foundation
Plenary I: The state of Black nonprofits in Colorado
Challenges, capacity, and the launch of the Black Nonprofit Alliance pilot program.
3:15 PM Breakout Session
Powered by Denver Black Reparations Council
Plenary II: Reparative justice & the national Black agenda
Strategy, skepticism, and the road ahead — a moderated panel on policy, economics, and structural change.
6:00 PM
Summit & Expo Closed
Running All Day
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Youth Track
Invitation-only financial literacy program for ages 13–15.
Free for participants. Application required.
Powered by Collegiate Peaks Bank
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Success Expo
Mini-marketplace: beauty, wellness, art, finance, recruiting, and homeownership resources.
Powered by Denver International Airport
VIP Blackout Experience
Explore everything included across each day of the B.E.S.T. Success Summit & Expo so you can clearly see the full value of your Blackout experience.
The Entire Blackout Experience
June 10 - Drive & Thrive Charity Golf Tournament with Rod Smith: One person
June 10 - MEET & GREET Stogies & Spirits VIP Reception with Dr. Boyce Watkins (Private Event)
June 11 - Success Summit Registration for one (1)
June 11 - Breakfast and Luncheon
June 11 - All Summit Sessions
June 11 - Exclusive access to the VIP Reset Zone (chair massage, oxygen bar, etc.)
June 11 - VIP Swag Bag
June 11 - Expo Admission
June 12 - Colorado Black Heritage Tour Seat (if applicable)
June 13 - Back in the Day Day Party
Event REGISTRATION
STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
Gain direct access to the people and resources driving Colorado's economic future. The General Registration exchange provides a powerful foundation for growth.
Premier Networking
Connect directly with Denver's top Black professionals, executives, and visionaries in dedicated, high-impact interaction spaces.
Economic Resources
Gain direct access to funding pathways, essential capital strategies, and growth resources designed exclusively for your enterprise.
Strategic Sessions
Participate in high-level strategic panels purposefully designed to foster actionable partnerships across diverse business sectors.
Full Expo Access
Explore a curated showcase of innovative Black-owned businesses and impactful nonprofits strengthening the community.
REGISTRATION TIERS
SECURE YOUR TICKET
Standard Access
General Registration
$250
One-time registration fee
General Summit Access
Strategic Sessions
Continental Breakfast
Legacy Luncheon
General Assembly Seating
Dr. Boyce Watkins Fireside Chat
VIP Access
Blackout Experience
$499
One-time fee • all 4 days
Everything in General Registration
Exclusive VIP Preferred Seating
Golf Tournament with Rod Smith ($150 value)
Meet & Greet with Dr. Boyce Watkins ($Priceless value)
Premium Summit Swag Bag
VIP Reset Zone (massage, oxygen bar)
Colorado Black Heritage Tour Seat*
Back in the Day - Day Party
ROI OF REGISTRATION
YOUR IMPACT AMPLIFIED
UPLIFTING THE YOUTH
Investing in the next generation is non-negotiable. Summit proceeds support youth programs, educational scholarships, and future leader development initiatives.
EMPOWERING BLACK-LED NON-PROFITS
Your registration directly funds critical community initiatives, providing essential resources and to non-profit organizations driving systemic change in Colorado.
SCALING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
We channel a portion of every ticket into strategic investments, offering mentorship, exposure, and capital access to local Black entrepreneurs ready to scale.
THE ROOM IS FILLING
CLAIM YOUR SEAT
June 11, 2026 08:00 AM • 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011
Limited capacity for exclusive networking.
Event Location 13200 East 14th Place Aurora, CO 80011
B.E.S.T. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to empower Colorado's Black community by providing essential support to Black-led nonprofits, Black-owned businesses, Black professionals, and Youth. By convening resources and fostering strategic collaboration, we pave the way for growth, innovation, and lasting impact.
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