Black Diamond Weekend is the premier gathering celebrating Black excellence, entrepreneurship, and community wealth building in Hampton Roads and beyond. This year marks a milestone — the 10th Anniversary of Black BRAND — and we’re honoring a decade of impact, growth, and legacy.
With the theme Regional Renaissance, BDW spotlights the rich culture, innovation, and collaboration across the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads — Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
Over three unforgettable days, leaders, innovators, and visionaries will come together to exchange ideas, build connections, and ignite opportunities that shape the future of business and culture. The weekend culminates with the 10th Anniversary Black Diamond Affair Gala — an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, and inspiration.
From high-impact plenaries and thought-provoking panels to networking socials, live entertainment, and our milestone Gala — BDW is more than a conference; it’s a movement designed to empower, inspire, and transform.