COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS
May 2, 2025
Hilton Americas Hotel & George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
Elevate Your Business with Exclusive Panels & Workshops!
Join top industry experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders for game-changing sessions designed to help you scale, connect, and succeed. This is your opportunity to gain insider knowledge, network with decision-makers, and take your business to the next level. Limited Spots Available!
Featured Speakers
Grady Prestage
Fort Bend County Commissioner
(On the Horizon Panel)
Roderick Miles, Jr.
Tarrant County Commissioner
(On the Horizon Panel)
Alisa Simmons
Tarrant County Commissioner
(On the Horizon Panel)
Mike Green
Primeway Federal
Credit Union
Rick Wade
National Chamber
of Commerce
Michelle Burgess
ARCA Continental Coca Cola SW Beverages and Crystal Royal/HEB, Manager Supplier Diversity
Marcus Bowers
Tech Innovator & AI Specialist (AI & Automation for Business)
A Grand Celebration of Power, Excellence, and Impact
Join us for the most prestigious business luncheon of the year, where power, influence, and opportunity converge. This event will bring together top business executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable experience of connection and recognition.
Keynote Speaker:
John Hope Bryant
Join us for the most prestigious business luncheon of the year, where power, influence, and opportunity converge. This event will bring together top business executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable experience of connection and recognition.
Honoring Leaders in Business,
Government & Community Development
MARTHA CASTEX-TATUM
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Houston
THOMAS JONES
Retired Partner, McConnell, Jones,
Lanier & Murphy
COMCAST
Corporate Impact Award Recipient
Coffee & Conversations
✔ On the Horizon Panel featuring Texas County Commissioners
✔ Exclusive Networking Session with Government Leaders
✔ Insider Access to Contracting Opportunities
Conference Agenda & Sessions
📍 Friday, May 2 – Coffee & Conversations
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Jerome D. Love, CEO, Texas Black Expo
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
On the Horizon: Opportunities in Texas
Grady Prestage, Fort Bend County Commissioner
Roderick Miles, Jr. & Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Commissioners
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Funding & Certification Panel
Banking & capital access experts
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
CEO & Corporate Connect Panel
Featuring executives from Coca-Cola & HEB
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
AI & Business Automation Panel
Led by Marcus Bowers
Register for Coffee & Conversations
Conference Agenda & Sessions
📍 Friday, May 2 – Coffee & Conversations
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Jerome D. Love, CEO, Texas Black Expo
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
On the Horizon: Opportunities in Texas
Grady Prestage, Fort Bend County Commissioner
Roderick Miles, Jr. & Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Commissioners
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Funding & Certification Panel
Banking & capital access experts
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
CEO & Corporate Connect Panel
Featuring executives from Coca-Cola & HEB
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
AI & Business Automation Panel
Led by Marcus Bowers
Register for Coffee & Conversations
Event Location:
Hilton Americas Hotel & George R. Brown Convention Center
Event Date: May 2, 2025
For More Info: [email protected]
Website: events.texasblackexpo.com
