National Conference 2025

Jacksonville, Fl

Leadership Retreat 2025

TBD

National Conference 2026

TBD

 

On behalf of The National Office of Progressive Black Men, Inc. we are delighted to invite you to the  20th Annual National Conference in Jacksonville, Fl from June 26 – June 29, 2025.

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 22th Annual National Conference will be held at the University North Florida- Conference Center from June 26 – June 29, 2025.. 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.

Jess Ponder 

National Secretary

Call for Sponsorships and Partners 

Progressive Black Men, Inc. is seeking capital sponsors and partners for its upcoming national conference . 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. 

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities