Schedule

Featured Speaker

Aerial Ellis

Managing Principal

Advisory 83

Emerging among the brightest in the industry, Aerial Ellis is a gifted strategist and...Read more

Wed, 1 Aug 2018

8:00am to 7:00pm

Registration Open
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Foyer of Hall B

8:00am to 5:00pm

NUL Regional Meetings
Hyatt Regency Columbus Hotel

10:00am

Opening Press Conference
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // North Atrium

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Opening Luncheon with Sheryl Sandberg
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Battelle Ballroom

3:00pm to 4:30pm

Delegate Assembly
Hyatt Regency Columbus Hotel

6:30pm to 8:00pm

State of the Urban League Address
First Church of God

8:30pm to 11:55pm

Welcome Reception Hosted by Columbus Urban League (8:30PM-12:00AM)
Center of Science and Industry- (COSI)
Thu, 2 Aug 2018

8:00am to 7:00pm

Registration Open
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Foyer of Hall B

8:30am to 10:30am

Opening Plenary: Beyond the Hashtag: From Online Activism to Offline Change
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Union Station ABC

10:30am to 12:30pm

National Urban League Young Professionals Business Meeting
Convention Center// Short North Ballroom B

11:00am to 12:15pm

Urban Innovations Forum - #CommunitiesMatter
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C160

11:00am to 12:15pm

The State of Black Health
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C161

11:00am to 5:00pm

Health & Wellness Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am

N.U.L. Experience & Expo Hall Ribbon Cutting & Press Conference
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am to 5:00pm

Volunteer Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am to 5:00pm

Career & Networking Fair
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am

N.U.L. Experience & Expo Hall Ribbon Cutting & Press Conference
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:15am to 12:00pm

Maximizing Your Digital Brand
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

11:15am to 1:30pm

NUL’s For The Movement Podcast
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Podcast Village Hall C

11:20am to 11:45am

Opening of Google Arts & Culture Pop Up Lab
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

11:45am to 12:40pm

Lunch, Listen & Learn: VC 101- Attracting Venture Capital To Your Startup, curated by The Network Journal
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

12:00pm to 12:45pm

Where Digital Meets Real
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

12:30pm to 2:15pm

Women of Power Awards Luncheon
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Battelle Ballroom

12:45pm to 1:45pm

Shoot Your Shot: Turn Your Passion For Sports Into A Business Opportunity curated by Answer Key
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

1:00pm to 1:45pm

Where The Jobs Are
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

1:45pm to 2:15pm

How I Did It - Launched A Million Dollar Online Business
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

1:45pm to 2:30pm

Everything You Need To Know To Launch Your Podcast Today
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Podcast Village Hall C

2:00pm to 2:45pm

All Things Start Up
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

2:15pm to 3:45pm

Year of the Slay…#BlackGirlMagic
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C172

2:15pm to 3:10pm

Success In The Midwest: Meet The Minority Innovators Leading The Region’s Tech Revolution presented by Drive Capital
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

2:30pm to 3:45pm

Taking Charge: Leading African Americans in Tech
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C161

2:30pm to 3:45pm

Black Ownership: Taking Our Power Back
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C162

2:30pm to 3:45pm

Young, Black and Elected…The New Era of Leadership
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C171

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Backstory Podcast with Colby Colb and guest Queen Naija
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Podcast Village Hall C

3:00pm to 3:45pm

The Purpose Driven Career
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

3:15pm to 4:10pm

For The Culture: How Creatives of Color Are Leading the Renaissance of Black Media
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

4:00pm to 5:30pm

Plenary II: Civic Engagement & Voting: Transforming American Cities
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Union Station ABC

4:15pm to 5:00pm

How I did It - Became A Music Mogul featuring Michael Bivins
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Chairman’s Reception (Invitation Only)
Hilton Hotel // Emerson Burkhardt A,B,C

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Young Professionals Summit Welcome Reception: (Invitation Only)
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel // Rooftop

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quarter Century Club’s Mahlon T. Puryear Dinner (Invitation Only)
Location TBD

9:00pm to 11:55pm

Urban League LIVE (9:00PM - 12:00AM)
Express Live
Fri, 3 Aug 2018

7:00am to 8:15am

Driving an Inclusive Economic Empowerment Strategy in our Nation’s Cities: How Four Cities are Making it a Reality
Convention Center// Short North Ballroom B

8:00am to 5:00pm

Registration Open
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Foyer of Hall B

8:30am to 10:30am

Plenary III: No Ceilings on Success: The Politics and Practices of Urban Education
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Union Station ABC

11:00am to 5:00pm

The N.U.L. Experience & Expo
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am to 5:00pm

Health & Wellness Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am to 5:00pm

Volunteer Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am to 12:15pm

Making A Way Out of No Way: African American Digital Education Innovation, Equity and Excellence
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C170

11:00am to 12:15pm

Black Women United: Where the Real Power Lies
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C161

11:00am to 12:15pm

Equity by Design: Educating and Supporting a 21st Century Workforce
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C171

11:00am to 12:15pm

Pivot: Identifying, Negotiating and Securing Your Next Role
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C162

11:00am to 12:15pm

Social Hustle: Leveraging Technology for Professional Development
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C172

11:00am to 12:15pm

Dialogue on Diversity
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C160

11:15am to 12:00pm

Generations That Work
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

11:30am to 12:45pm

Lunch, Listen & Learn - Founders of FUBU
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

12:00pm to 12:45pm

Doing Diversity Right
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

12:00pm to 12:45pm

Everything You Need To Know To Launch Your Podcast Today
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Podcast Village Hall C

12:30pm to 2:00pm

National Council of Urban League Guilds Leadership Luncheon
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Battelle Ballroom

12:45pm to 1:10pm

How I Did It—Women Bosses Who Built Profitable Brands
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

1:00pm to 1:45pm

Innovation Begins With Inclusion
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

1:00pm to 2:00pm

The Black Girl Podcast
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Podcast Village Hall C

1:10pm to 1:35pm

How I Did It—Became One of the Most Powerful Women in the Music Business featuring Juliette Jones
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

1:35pm to 2:00pm

How Digital Media Can Build Your Brand and Grow Your Business
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

2:00pm to 2:45pm

LED Talk Leadership: Empowerment & Development
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Brand U Studio

2:00pm to 2:15pm

5 Things You Need To Know To Successfully Launch An E-Commerce Business
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

2:15pm to 3:15pm

The Takeover: Meet The Innovators Behind The Growth Of Urban Music
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

2:15pm to 3:15pm

The Ash Cash Show Podcast
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Podcast Village Hall C

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Plenary IV: Ctrl, Alt, Delete: Shutting Down Tech’s Racial Gap
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Union Station ABC

3:15pm to 3:40pm

Bridging the Digital Divide: Using Tech for Social Good
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

3:30pm to 5:00pm

Executive Session: His & Hers Tech
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Networking Lounge

3:40pm to 4:55pm

TechConnect Demo Day
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

4:00pm to 7:00pm

Small Business Matters Special Reception
Hyatt Regency Columbus Hotel

4:00pm to 5:00pm

The Power of Podcasting
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Podcast Village Hall C

4:55pm to 5:00pm

TechConnect Demo Day Prizes & Closing Remarks
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Main Stage // Hall C

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Young Professionals Speed Networking Reception
Convention Center // Career & Networking Fair// Hall B

8:00pm to 10:00pm

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala (Black Tie)
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Battelle Ballroom

10:00pm to 11:55pm

National Urban League Young Professionals Networking Social (10:00PM-1:00AM)
Columbus Art Museum
Sat, 4 Aug 2018

6:00am to 8:00am

Power Walk with Marc
Location TBD

8:00am to 9:30am

Registration & Networking Breakfast
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C161/162

8:00am to 9:00am

You Work Hard for the Money, but What’s Your Legacy?
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C161/162

9:30am to 10:15am

Welcome & Opening Remarks
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C161/162

10:00am to 12:00pm

One Movement Gospel Brunch and Family Session
Hyatt Regency Hotel // Delaware Room

10:00am

Community Day Ribbon Cutting
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

10:30am to 5:00pm

Volunteer Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B, C

10:30am to 11:45am

Capitalizing on Opportunities to Drive Business Growth
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C171

10:30am to 11:45am

Doing Business Abroad - Opportunities and Resources
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C170

10:30am to 5:00pm

Back to School Community & Family Day
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B, C

10:30am to 5:00pm

Health & Wellness Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B, C

10:30am to 11:45am

Start-Up or Screw-Up
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C172

10:30am to 5:00pm

The NUL Experience & Expo
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B, C

10:45am to 11:00am

Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

11:00am to 5:00pm

Legal Clinic Open
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

11:00am to 5:00pm

Expo Hall Activities/Backpack Distribution (while supplies last)
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B, C

11:05am to 11:30am

Leap of Faith Dance Studio
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

11:30am to 11:50am

Urban Strings Youth Orchestra
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

11:45am to 1:00pm

The Connection Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C160

11:45am to 1:00pm

Turning Your Side Hustle into a Main Hustle!
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C172

11:45am to 1:00pm

Small Business Success Stories
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C171

11:45am to 1:00pm

Are You Ready to Become a Corporate Supplier?
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C170

11:50am to 12:25pm

JiggAerobics Fitness
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

12:25pm to 12:45pm

King’s Art Complex R&B Performances
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Young Professionals Awards Luncheon “NULYP Honors”
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // Union Station ABC

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Panel Discussion: Who Runs The World? Empowering Your Girls In The Public Educational System
The Greater Columbus Convention Center// Hall B

12:40pm to 1:10pm

Sponsor Moment
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

12:45pm to 1:15pm

GEICO Presentation
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

1:05pm to 2:30pm

Luncheon & Business Pitch Contest
Convention Center// Short North Ballroom B

1:15pm to 1:35pm

Rise Sister Rise-Mindfulness Dance
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

1:35pm to 2:00pm

Momentum Excellence Dance Company
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

2:00pm to 2:20pm

Simplr STEAM Playground
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

2:20pm to 2:40pm

Douglas Rec Double Dutch AllStars
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

2:40pm to 3:00pm

DJ Music/Giveaways
The N.U.L. Experience & Expo // Geico Stage // Hall C

2:45pm to 4:00pm

Sisters Inc: Handling our Business
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C171

2:45pm to 4:00pm

Pitching Your Passion into Profits
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C170

2:45pm to 4:00pm

The Connection Zone
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C160

2:45pm to 4:00pm

Boost Your Business with Facebook
The Greater Columbus Convention Center // C172

3:00pm to 6:00pm

The NULYP Mixology (Ticket Required)
Callahan's Columbus