Get an exclusive jump start on the 2026 National Urban League virtual conference! Preview Weekend is your opportunity to step inside the platform early—explore the environment, navigate the agenda, and customize your schedule to maximize your conference experience. Dive in for an advanced look at our schedule. This year we focus on AI, life strategies, wealth building, health and wellness. Our Preview Weekend makes for a more productive conference experience, leaving you more time for learning, connecting, and taking action.

Our Expo is bigger and more exciting than ever. Meet our corporate partners and explore the latest products and services from our exhibitors. Also experience these Urban League Connect exclusives: The Money Lab, HER Space, AI Innovation Station, KINGS Corner, Business Experts Corner, Mom’s Village, and Creators Suite.

Your everyday credit decisions shape your financial health, both now and in the future. Join this informative virtual session to learn how to use credit apps to stay informed and in control. Through a live app walkthrough, we’ll demonstrate real-time credit monitoring, alerts, personalized insights, and actionable tools that help you understand, protect, and improve your credit profile. You’ll leave with practical resources and strategies to strengthen your financial health long after the session ends.

Speaker: Millennial in Debt (confirmed)

Life transitions can challenge your identity, test your confidence, and force you to rethink what success truly means. In this virtual session of King’s Corner, entrepreneur, author, and former athlete Marlon Watts shares his personal journey of navigating change, embracing reinvention, and building purpose beyond one chapter of life. From overcoming uncertainty and self-doubt to co-founding the multimillion-dollar brand WRLDINVSN, Watts offers an honest conversation about resilience, discipline, risk-taking, and creating long-term financial success. Through relatable stories and practical insights, attendees will leave inspired to navigate their own transitions with clarity, confidence, and a next-chapter mentality.

Speaker: Marlon Watts

Calling everyone who wants to make every dollar stretch further! This interactive virtual session breaks down realistic, time-saving couponing strategies designed for busy households. Learn how to use digital coupons, cashback apps, store rewards programs, and smart shopping techniques to cut costs on groceries, household essentials, and personal needs without adding stress to your schedule. Walk away with simple systems you can implement immediately to reduce spending, increase savings, and create more breathing room in your budget.

Speaker: Queenie B (Confirmed)

Forget perfect budgets, this session is about real-life money management. Discover how to track spending, plan for unexpected costs, and still enjoy the things you love.

Speaker: Janean Armstrong (Confirmed)

In this powerful virtual session, bestselling author and real estate entrepreneur Dana Frank shares the hard-earned lessons behind building generational wealth, protecting family legacy, and creating long-term financial stability in the face of systemic barriers. Through candid storytelling and practical insight, attendees will learn why legacy requires more than income, it demands vision, discipline, equity, and the courage to think beyond one generation. Dana explores the mindset shifts necessary to build lasting wealth, preserve family assets, and create opportunities future generations can inherit and expand upon. This session is designed to inspire entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring wealth-builders to move from survival thinking to legacy thinking.

Speaker: Dana Frank

Executives who lead and succeed in high-pressure situations can’t afford to let the stress show, despite the long hours, frequent travel, and intense scrutiny that come with the job. Skin in the Game is your introduction to the ABCs of skin health and wellness, with dermatologist-approved guidance on maintaining healthy routines that align with 24/7 executive lifestyles. Expect the conversation to go even deeper as we explore how to reframe wellness as a leadership tool rooted in self-advocacy. Your appearance, confidence, and credibility are all part of your toolkit. This edition of HER Space shows how to leverage skincare to your professional advantage.

Speaker: Dr. Aleta Simmons

The National Urban League is proud to partner with African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) to present the visionary work of some of today’s most compelling voices in film. Join the filmmakers for a specially curated selection of films that reflect the richness, complexity, and power of our experience. Prepare for a unique celebration of cinematic craft and creativity, bold storytelling, and fresh perspectives.

Speaker: TBD

This interactive, beginner-friendly workshop demystifies artificial intelligence by teaching attendees how to write effective prompts that drive results. Learn how to use AI tools for business planning, content creation, and job searches, while maximizing productivity and problem-solving. Session facilitators troubleshoot submitted prompts in real time, transforming abstract AI concepts into practical, relevant skills. Designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives looking to stay competitive in an AI-driven economy.

Speaker: Nicholas Clark

Businesses that succeed start smart. Tune into this step-by-step walkthrough of the financial fundamentals of launching a viable venture. We cover all stages of the process, from budgeting and funding options to credit readiness and compliance basics. Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to scale that side hustle, this session is all about moving from concept to execution with confidence.

Speaker: Kyra Hardwick (Confirmed)

Creativity needs to be protected if you want to earn what you deserve. This session is for creatives and business owners who want to ensure their bag. Topics covered will include intellectual property protection, business structures, contracts, and legal considerations critical to long-term success. Avoid the costly mistakes that have left so many innovators out in the cold. Downloadable resources and real-time Q&A make legal education accessible and actionable.

Speaker: Sierra Imari (Confirmed)

Forget all the geek clichés about gaming and gamers. Beyond the consoles and platforms, gaming is a global force – a cultural and economic engine for innovation, influence, and opportunity. Kahlief Adams, creator and host of the popular Spawn On Me podcast, serves as your guide through today’s gaming ecosystem. Drawing from over a decade of amplifying alternative voices in gaming, Adams unpacks growing opportunities in the field—from content creation and streaming to game development, esports, and brand partnerships—and highlights how marginalized communities are carving out space and building influence in the industry. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to leverage culture for professional opportunities in gaming, understand the business impact of representation, and identify skills for building successful and sustainable gaming ventures.

Speaker: Kalief Adams (Confirmed)

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Don’t run from it; explore the possibilities for your business! This forward-looking session explores practical, accessible ways creatives and small businesses can apply AI tools to generate income and achieve growth. Even if your technical background is limited, our panel of experts will break down the real-world applications of AI in automation, digital services, content creation, consulting, and optimizing workflow. This is your entrée into the AI economy!

Speakers: Nicholas Clark / Shante

In a crowded content space, the world stops for relevance, audience identification, and credibility -- they are what set top creators apart. Crafted for emerging and veteran creatives alike, this fast-paced session provides insights and practical skills to help produce high-impact content that attracts views, builds audience loyalty, and firmly establishes your brand. You will learn how to spot and leverage genuine trends and filter out the white noise, craft opening hooks that grab audiences instantly, and present on camera with confidence and audience appeal. The goal is to create short-form content that is polished, authentic, and personalized to your brand.

Speaker: Charysh Hudson

Breathe In. Let Go. is a guided virtual wellness experience designed to help participants pause, reset, and regain clarity in the middle of their day. Led by a mindfulness facilitator, this session uses simple, accessible breathing techniques to reduce stress, regulate the nervous system, and restore focus—no prior experience required.

Speaker: Renee Watkins

If the era of short-form social media content has proven anything, it’s the importance of presence, personality, and storytelling savvy to connect with your audiences. Style, Story & Presence is all about building and enhancing those skills, translating your unique personal style into a viable, intentional brand. Learn how you can align wardrobe, physicality, and vocal delivery to convey meaning and tell your story with impact and credibility. Our experienced expert will show you how to project confidence across all platforms.

Speaker: Mental wellness coach