ABNC 2026: All-Black National Convention | Oct 15-18
🏆 11 Years Strong • Wealth • Culture

All-Black National Convention ABNC 2026

Not just a conference. Solutions are built here.

📍 Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson • Oct 15–18, 2026

A 4-day gathering for serious wealth builders, entrepreneurs, families, and leaders. The venue IS the hotel stay where the action is.

⚠️ Limited spots • Pricing can rise as sections sell out

📍 Jersey City 🏨 Hotel = Venue 🌉 Hudson + NYC 🗓️ Oct 15–18

What is ABNC?

— The All-Black National Convention (ABNC) is an annual four-day event designed to foster economic empowerment, community building, and generational wealth among African Americans. Founded by Dr. Boyce Watkins and powered by The Black Business School, ABNC serves as a gathering for wealth builders, entrepreneurs, families, and leaders.

What You'll Experience

— The convention features keynote addresses, expert panels, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and dedicated youth tracks focused on business scaling, debt reduction, real estate, investment strategies, technology, AI literacy, and wealth management.

Countdown to ABNC 2026

October 15–18, 2026 • Doors open 10:00 AM ET

Legacy Partner Errol Parker / EY Parker Companies supports the ABNC 2026 countdown to ownership, culture, and community.

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Event WiFi Sponsors
Save Money Make Money LLC
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416 Solutions LLC — B1 WiFi Culture Supporter
Save Money Make Money LLC — WiFi Supporter
Super Solar Ray — WiFi Supporter
Special thanks to Errol Parker / EY Parker Companies (Legacy Partner), Larisa Humphrey / Abundant Returns Tax Services (Power Welcome Reception Partner), and Jermaine Fletcher / Built From Scratch (Presidential Circle Luncheon Partner).

Built for Builders.

Learn it, connect, execute and leave with momentum.

11
Years Strong
600+
Attendees
4 Days
Oct 15–18
Hudson
Waterfront
📅 2026 Conference Schedule

Your ABNC 2026 Experience

Pre-convention experience plus three powerful days of keynotes, panels, breakout sessions, youth programming, networking, and celebration.

Technology Wealth Politics Health Education Relationships Investing Youth
Pre-Convention Thursday, Oct 15
VIP/Presidential Day Friday, Oct 16
General Session Saturday, Oct 17
Sunday Sunday, Oct 18
11:00 AM
📝 Registration
Registration Open
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM
🤝 Meet & Greet
Hotel Foyer Meet & Greet
1:30 PM
🚌 Transportation
Charter Bus Arrival
2:00 PM
🚌 Guided Tour
A Tour thru the Harlem Neighborhood
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM🏷️ Guided narrated tour
5:15 PM
🍽️ Private Dinner
Private Dinner at Sylvia's Restaurant
🕔 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Sylvia's — Harlem landmark, Black-owned, Southern Soul food📸 Group photo with owner
7:00 PM
🚌 Transportation
Chartered Bus Service back to Hyatt
7:30 PM
🏨 Return
Return to Hyatt
8:00 AM
🔥 Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat: Dr. George Fraser
🕗 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. George FraserModerated by Dr. Boyce Watkins
8:45 AM
🌟 Youth Track
BMOT Kids Track — Dismissed to Kids Programming
8:00 AM
📝 Registration & Vendors
Registration Open & Vendor Load-In
🕗 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Registration)🕗 8:00 AM – Noon (Vendor Load-In)🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Green Room — Speakers only)
9:00 AM
⭐ Keynote Address
Dr. Boyce Watkins: “Stock Markets and Stock Options”
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. Boyce Watkins
10:00 AM
🎓 Trainer Sessions
Trainer Sessions
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM📍 Grand Ballroom
Tiara Williams (Fly Nubian Queen)Micah Smith (AI)Nicole Compton (Estate Planning)
11:00 AM
💬 Q&A
Collaborated Q&A
🕚 11:00 AM – Noon
Noon
🏪 Exhibitor Showcase
Exhibitor Showcase Opens
🕛 Noon – 9:00 PM📍 Mid & Central Foyer
12:00 PM
🍽️ Presidential Luncheon
Presidential Luncheon
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM📍 Liberty Hall — Manhattan 9th Floor Terrace
2:00 PM
💬 Panel Discussion
“Code, Capital, and Concrete: AI Literacy and the Future of Black Real Estate”
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM📍 Main Ballroom
Constance Carter (Moderator)Shalaye CamilloDawn Matthews-HowzeAshley Thomas IIIDr. Jennifer Gormer
3:00 PM
⭐ Keynote & Closing
Keynote & Closing: Dr. Boyce Watkins
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. Boyce Watkins
6:00 PM
🥂 Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception — All Attendees; featuring Tiara Williams
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Manhattan Ballroom🎵 Repreparations Intro · Tiara Williams (new album)
Tiara Williams
8:00 AM
📝 Registration
Registration Open
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Green Room — Speakers only)🏪 Exhibitor Showcase: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mid & Central Foyer)
8:00 AM
🚪 Doors Open
Doors Open — Main Ballroom (Host / Hostess / Emcee)
🕗 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
8:30 AM
🌟 Youth Track
BMOT Kids Track — Dismissed to Kids Programming
8:30 AM
👋 Welcome
Welcome by Dr. Boyce Watkins
🕣 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. Boyce Watkins
9:00 AM
⭐ Keynote Address
Keynote: Brother Nuri Muhammad
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Brother Nuri Muhammad
10:00 AM
💬 Panel Discussion
“After The Love Is Gone: Black Empowerment In A Post DEI Society”
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. LaNee Javet (Moderator)Shanelle Walker (Madam Prezident)Haziq AliConstance Carter
10:00 AM
🌟 Youth Track
“2 Hours Young, Black, and Rich: Momentum”
🕙 10:00 AM – Noon
Lawrence EgglestonFletcher's DaughterTaylor McLaughlinKyren CarterJeremy OrtizJustin Etu
11:00 AM
⏸ Break
Short Break (15 min)
11:15 AM
💬 Panel Discussion
“Money Love and Power”
🕚 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. Alicia Watkins (Moderator)Tiana Von JohnsonChris Broussard
12:15 PM
🍽️ Lunch Break
Lunch Break — On Your Own
🕛 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM📱 See the app for nearby suggestions

🔀 Breakout Sessions

1:30 PM – 3:35 PM • Two 60-minute rounds

#2C TECHNOLOGY
“The Capital Readiness Gap: Why Black Ideas Stall Before They Scale—and How Technology Changes the Game”
Angela StewartDawn Matthews-Howze
#2D WEALTH
“Stack, Scale & Sustain: The New Rules of Wealth Building”
Dr. Sabine CharlesJen S.
#2F WEALTH
“Six Figures, Still Stressed: Building Wealth Beyond the Paycheck Through Retirement & Estate Planning”
Aisha Virzi
#2E INVESTING
“Stocks, Crypto, AI & the Black Investor: Risk, Reward & Reality”
Errol SeemangalLawrence Eggleston
#2G EDUCATION
“The Human Side of Leadership: Communication, Culture & Trauma Awareness”
Dr. Elaine SandersKen Pepples
#2H HEALTH
“The Power Reset: Energy, Wellness & Performance After 40”
Mia CowanTrudella Ligons
#2A POLITICS
“Stop Chasing The Bag, It's Running from You”
Emmanuel LongTaj MahalSamuel Sparks
LEADERSHIP
“Strong Isn't Free: The Hidden Cost of Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Mental Stability”
Kim LightysAkisha Green-Jefferson
RELATIONSHIPS
“The Real Table Talk”
Dr. Alicia WatkinsTiana Von Johnson
3:35 PM
⏸ Break
Short Break (10 min)
3:45 PM
⭐ Session
“From Income to Ownership: The New Rules of Black Wealth in 2026”
🕞 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM⏱️ Hard stop — B1 Ball preparation begins
7:00 PM
🏆 Gala
B1 BALL and AWARDS GALA
🕖 7:00 PM – Midnight📍 Millennium Ballroom🎟️ VIP, Presidential & Upgraded ticket holders ONLY
8:00 AM
📝 Logistics
Green Room Open (Speakers Only) & Exhibitor Showcase Opens
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Green Room)🏪 Exhibitor Showcase: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mid & Central Foyer)
8:00 AM
🚪 Doors Open
Doors Open — Main Ballroom (Host / Hostess / Emcee)
🕗 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
8:30 AM
🌟 Youth Track
BMOT Kids Track — Dismissed to Kids Programming
8:30 AM
⭐ Welcome & Keynote
Dr. Boyce Watkins: “From Income to Ownership: The New Rules of Black Wealth in 2026”
🕣 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. Boyce Watkins
9:30 AM
💬 Panel Discussion
“Investing & Financial Empowerment”
🕤 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM📍 Main Ballroom
Dr. Boyce Watkins (Moderator)Dr. Ken HarrisAsia KuykendallAsh CashJaymal Green
10:45 AM
⏸ Break
Short Break (15 min)
11:00 AM
💬 Panel Discussion
“State of The Black Family” — Mental Health & Wellness
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM📍 Main Ballroom
Lawrence Watkins (Moderator)Dr. Alicia WatkinsDr. Maurice GreenDr. George FraserDr. LaNee Javet
12:15 PM
🍽️ Lunch Break
Lunch Break — On Your Own
🕛 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM📱 See the app for nearby suggestions
During Breakouts
🌟 Youth Track
“2 Hours Young, Black, and Rich: Pathways, Purpose, and Ownership”
🕙 Concurrent with Breakout Sessions
Chayil CarterKamil CarterLavar ScottJohnny OrtizErrol Parker Jr.Ray'Chel Wilson

🔀 Breakout Sessions

1:30 PM – 3:35 PM • Two 60-minute rounds

#2A EDUCATION
“Educate. Elevate. Liberate: The Power of Community in Building Black Wealth”
Angeline DeanDr. Tahira Lee
#2B POLITICS
“The Politics of Exhaustion: Why People Feel Unrepresented, Unheard, and Disengaged”
Najah RobertsMadam Prezident (Shanelle Walker)
#2C HEALTH & LEADERSHIP
“Black Men and Health Neglect: Stress, Blood Pressure, Sleep, and Early Mortality”
Salahuddin El-Muhammad
#2E RELATIONSHIPS
“Healed People Love Better: Relationships, Identity & Legacy”
Darryl RiceSharifa Neille-Kwao
#2F LEADERSHIP
“Next Gen in Charge: Leadership, Money Moves & Hidden Power”
Joshua ProbyNorman Reed
#2G EDUCATION
“Built at Home: Visionary Parenting & the Future of Black Education”
Queen TaeseKode Ransom
#2H ENTREPRENEURSHIP
“From Idea to Income: The Blueprint for Black Entrepreneurs”
Dr. LaNee JavetReesy Daniel
THE REEL TABLE TALK
THE REEL TABLE TALK
Dr. Alicia WatkinsTiana Von Johnson
3:35 PM
⏸ Break
Short Break (10 min)
3:45 PM
⭐ Keynote
Keynote Session: TBD
🕞 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
4:45 PM
🎓 Ceremony
BMOT Certificate Ceremony
🕟 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM📍 Main Ballroom
5:00 PM
🎤 Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks: Dr. Boyce Watkins
🕔 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Dr. Boyce Watkins
6:00 PM
📚 Book Signing
Book Signing & Photos with Dr. Boyce Watkins
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
6:00 PM
📋 Mock Board Meeting
Mock Board Meeting with Larisa Humphrey
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Breakout Room
Larisa Humphrey
6:30 PM
🤝 W.I.N. Social
W.I.N. Social
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM🎟️ W.I.N. Members ONLY
8:30 PM
♠️ Tournament
ABNC Spades & Dominoes Tournament
🕣 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
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Early bird pricing available — don't miss this transformational ABNC 2026 experience

The Venue Is Part of the Experience

ABNC 2026 is hosted at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson a true "stay + event" location.

Hyatt Regency Jersey City hotel and convention center - ABNC 2026 event location

🏨 Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson

2 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Hotel = Venue: No commuting, no missed sessions.
Waterfront: Views, walkable, weekend vibe.
Networking: Hallway convos happen all day.
NYC access: Right across the water.
Book Hotel Block → If the booking link doesn't load, call Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson at 201-469-1234 and mention group code G-ABC3 Get Tickets →

Pro Tip: Hotel blocks sell out early. The cutoff date is Sept 10th, 2026. Lock your room now.

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Getting There

✈️ Airports
EWR / JFK / LGA
🚆 Transit
Jersey City + NYC
🚗 Parking
On-site available
🍽️ Nearby
Food & nightlife
ABNC 2026 Tour of Harlem pre-convention experience - Black cultural heritage tour October 15 2026
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$299.99 per person
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This exclusive pre-convention experience is now fully sold out. Thank you for the extraordinary response.

Real Stories

What the B1 Family Says

ABNC is more than a conference it's a homecoming for wealth builders.

"ABNC really feels like a family reunion for serious wealth builders. Three days of fun, fellowship, and financial literacy surrounded by brilliant Black people who actually want to build."

Past ABNC Attendee

"Dr. Boyce is a brilliant leader and a gracious host. You can feel the love for Black people in every session, every hallway conversation, every connection. It's a beautiful experience."

Workshop Host

"I left with pages of notes, new business relationships, and a different level of clarity about my family's wealth plan. It's not hype it's work and community."

First-Time Attendee

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Upgrade Your Experience: Add the B1 Ball & Awards Gala

$229
Ball-only add-on for General Admission holders

Turn your Saturday night into a premium ABNC celebration with a plated dinner, live entertainment, DJ, networking, awards, and access to the signature B1 formal gala.

  • Saturday, Oct. 17 from 7:00 PM to Midnight
  • Millennium Ballroom gala experience
  • For existing General Admission ticket holders
Learn More & Add the Ball →

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Pre-Convention Harlem Tour

Thursday, October 15, 2026 the Pre-Convention opening day. Private charter bus tour + dinner at Sylvia's Restaurant. $299.99 per person.

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Pre-Convention Experience • Oct 15
🚌 Tour of Harlem
Day before ABNC begins · Private charter bus · Guided tour · Dinner at Sylvia's
$299.99
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