National Conference 2024

Virtual

Leadership Retreat 2024

Tallahassee, Fl

National Conference 2025

Pending- Jacksonville, Fl

 

On behalf of The National Office of Progressive Black Men, Inc. we are delighted to invite you to the  20th Annual National Conference in Gainesville, Fl from April 6 – April 9, 2023.

While the COVID-19 pandemic created a tumultuous experience for us, it has only emboldened the foundation of our organization; which is to provide communal support to the many communities that we maneuver within. Whether it has been in-person or virtual, the conference continues to be an amazing experience that has brought us to celebrate over 30 years in existence. We’ve continued to partner with amazing organizations, and accomplish impactful community service and have opportunities to fellowship with brothers.

This year’s conference we are planning a great agenda with activities such as roundtables, senior send-offs, professional seminars, interactive workshops, and concluding our national banquet.

The 20th Annual National Conference will be held at the Hilton University of Florida- Conference Center from April 6 – April 9, 2023.. Please note that the conference will begin promptly on Friday morning! We ask that everyone please plan in advance to attend for the scheduled dates. If you have any questions please email our Conference Director at conference@pbm1989.org.

Edwin Francois 
National Conference Director

Jess Ponder 

National Secretary

Call for Sponsorships and Partners 

Progressive Black Men, Inc. is seeking capital sponsors and partners for its upcoming national conference on March 31- April 3, 2022. Progressive Black Men, Inc. is a 501c (3) non-profit professional community service organization that focuses on Academic Excellence, Communal Support, and the Fellowship of Brothers. This organization has amassed chapters across the southern region and has over 1500 members. Our national conference is an annual event that is hosted to revitalize our members around the focus of our principles of academic excellence, leadership, and professional development through networking events, hosted sessions, community service, and empowerment initiatives. 

We are looking to partner and engage with companies and organizations that are looking to elevate their impact. Your company will develop a deeper understanding of the issues collegiate students and young professionals face when looking for companies that practice inclusion in their diversity initiatives. We hope that our young professionals’ network builds an understanding of the importance of DEI and why they should choose to work at companies that consider their diversity when planning the future of their business. 

2022 Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference Registration

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    • The National Conference Committee looks to bring in powerful sessions and keynote speakers which require us to pay for speaker costs and travel. We expect to deliver the high-quality community service, brotherhood fellowship opportunities, and national banquet you have been anticipating.
    Registration: $125 : Includes (Friday) Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks; (Saturday) Dinner
    New Inductees: Includes (Friday) Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks; (Saturday) Dinner.     Registration was supplemented into your Induction fees, You are only required to pay for your lodging. Hotel prices for PBM is $119/ nightly. $90 (per person; room of 4) and $180 (per person; room of 2).
      Al a carte (Professionals Only)
        $35: Banquet TIckets
      Registration after March 18, 2023 will be assessed a LATE FEE. Hotel Reservations must be made by March 7, 2023.
    Contact The Hilton – the University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville to make hotel reservations; a credit card will be requested. Hotel Lodging Check-in: Thursday, April 6, 2023
      Check-out: Sunday, April 9, 2022
      At this year’s conference, we plan to elevate our progression through networking and fellowship. Your Conference Registration fee includes the following:
        If you have questions or concerns, please contact conference@pbm1989.org
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