PAST EVENTS

Influencer Summit 2006
July 27-29, Atlanta, GA
Hosted by NULYP, MOBE and Urban Influence Magazine

Empowering workshops, keynoted luncheons, power networking receptions, all night dance parties and phenomenal speakers from across the US! The Influencer Summit took place during the National Urban League Annual Conference with joint plenary sessions and special events, including the 2nd annual ‘Influencer Awards Celebration’.



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Influencer Summit Recap
July 28-31, 2005
Hosted by NULYP, MOBE and Urban Influence Magazine

The 2005 Influencer Summit was held in Washington, D.C. July 28 30, 2005 at the new Washington, D.C. Convention Center as an expansion to the NULYP Training Ground during the Annual Conference of the National Urban League. The summit, sponsored by Citigroup and hosted by the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP), Marketing Opportunities in Business and Entertainment (MOBE) and Urban Influence Magazine (UIM) was held to recognize and empower leaders of the future through a mix of plenary sessions, luncheons and interactive workshops with highly sought speakers, and recognition awards.

Summit sessions included, Use Your Influence: Where Do You Fit in American Politics?, Entrepreneurial Diversity: Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Business Ventures, Building Blocks: Navigating First-time Home Buying, Entrepreneurship 101: The Business Plan, Entrepreneurship 301: Growing Your Business, Signed & Sealed: The Art of Closing the Deal, Dollars & Sense: Rich Rewards for a Healthy Future, Modern-Day Monopoly: The Real Estate Game, Emerging Technologies for Movers and Shakers, Expanding Your Vertical Market: Strategic Partnerships & Alliances, Branding Yourself & Your Business, Generating Demand, Showbiz, Sports & Society: The Showdown, and Time for Self: Relax and Rejuvenate.

The 2005 Influencer Summit sponsors included: GEICO, Nissan, L'Oreal USA, Heineken USA, Chase Home Finance, Wendy's International, Intel Corporation, Miller Brewing Company, Anheuser-Busch, US Cellular, MGM Mirage, U.S. Cellular, SunTrust, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Allstate Insurance Company, PG&E Corporation, Winston & Strawn LLP and UrbanWorks as official DVD partner.

Media Partners: BET Nightly News, The AFRO-American Newspapers, The Washington Informer and UrbanWorld Wireless.