A 2-day conference where Black men can come together to learn, build alliances, and strengthen their acumen in business, health, career, and community.

Friday, September 6 – Saturday, September 7 at Convene at Willis Tower (entrance on Jackson Blvd.)

This summit is solely for men. 

The Saturday teen summit & luncheon is for young Black men ages 13-17.

The WayMaker Men’s Summit is a Free Event. Attendees must simply register to secure a spot.

• Access to the 2-day speaker sessions
• Light bites, Lunch, Beverages
• Haircuts, massages, manicures, express facials, gaming area
• Swag
• Professional Headshots
• Networking Opportunities

Friday, September 6,  Doors 11:00 a.m. Session Begins at 12:00 p.m. Followed by a Reception from 6:00 p.m.-8:00p.m.

Saturday, September 7 Doors  9:00 a.m. Session Begins at 10:00 a.m. for Men & Teens Ends at 5:00 p.m.

No, all guests must pre-register on our website.

Saturday, September 7, 2024 |  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

No. Please drop off your child at registration.

Yes. Snacks and beverages are included both days.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages (alcohol) for 21+ Guest will be at the reception on Friday.

EventNoire or ExpoPass confirmation code, Photo Identification, business cards and portable charger.

Persons that refuse to comply with the search policy will be refused entry into the summit.

Prohibited items include: 

Outside food and beverages 

No pets or animals.

Cameras or video recorders with detachable lenses 

Alcohol and any glass containers 

Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed

Guns or any weapons will not be tolerated

Guests may bring in sealed water bottles only

Business Casual

Our videographers will record, but it will not be used for public consumption outside of social media soundbites.

Rideshare is highly encouraged

SpotHero App is great for discounted parking in the area

By entering an event or program of WayMaker Men’s Summit, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the WayMaker Men’s Summit and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

By entering the summit premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the summit, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the summit premises.