HBCU Futures Summit
Reimagining What’s Next for Black Talent, Innovation, and Impact
The HBCU Futures Summit is Elara’s flagship conference dedicated to amplifying the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This one-day, high-impact experience brings together students, alumni, innovators, executives, and cultural leaders to explore what’s possible when we invest boldly in Black brilliance.
Through mainstage talks, workshops, networking, and recruiting, the Summit prepares attendees to lead, disrupt, and create in the spaces that shape society.
What to Expect:
Keynote addresses from national leaders in business, politics, tech, and entertainment
Interactive panels on topics like wealth-building, storytelling, wellness, and public leadership
Career expo and recruiting sessions with Elara partners and sponsors
Breakout workshops on entrepreneurship, DEI, tech pathways, and cultural capital
Live performances, curated art, and networking lounges
Recognition of student innovators and alumni trailblazers
“The Summit made me believe in the power of my HBCU education in ways I never had before.”
— Kennedi W., 2024 Summit Attendee
Get Involved:
Attend as a student or alum
Bring your company as a sponsor or recruiter
Lead a workshop or propose a panel
Partner with Elara to bring the Summit to your city or campus
