Join us for the Second Annual BLK at Compass Real Estate Summit in Charlotte, a dynamic event dedicated to empowering and celebrating Black real estate professionals. This summit offers engaging panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, providing valuable insights for industry growth. Don't miss this transformative event focused on diversity, inclusion, and excellence in real estate.
“Building Community For Us, By Us”
Tickets are $299.00 and includes:
Welcome Continental Breakfast
Networking Lunch provided on both days, offering opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues
Thoughtfully Curated Programming, including a keynote speaker, agent-led panel discussions, and your choice of breakout sessions
Custom BLK at Compass Swag designed to commemorate your experience with exclusive event-branded items
Exclusive Networking Activity – Access to the official after-party
Access to Exclusive Vendor Discounts available only to event attendees
Sponsored By:
Sept 10: The welcome
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Wine Down Wednesday
Sept 11: Arrival & Networking
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome Address by Event Organizer & Sponsors
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Keynote Speaker - Christopher Dennis
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Coffee Break & Networking
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Agent Panel Discussion: "Building Relationships - Working with a Builder"
Evan Marbury - DMV
Matthew Means - CLT
Steve Gunter - RDU
Loranette Lewis - HTX
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Platinum Sponsor Presentation: Mortgage Lending Relationship
Sponsored by: Rate Celebrates Black Excellence
Sahaad Washington - Charlotte, NC
Rita Hazell - Charlotte, NC
Devontae Brooks - Chicago, IL
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
Sponsored by: First American Home Warranty
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Presentation: Real Estate & AI Technology
Presented by Shawn Gerald - Lifestyle International Realty
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Presentation: Building Business Credit
Presented by Kalonji Foreman - Foreman Properties Group
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Agent Panel: "Mastering Social Media as a Realtor"
De’Ericka Watson - Tampa, FL
Skyler Harris - Nashville, TN
Sir Ashley Harrison - Charlotte, NC
Lorraine Cole - Houston, TX
Tamara Easley - Washington, DC
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Ask a Sales Manager: "Overcoming Challenges in the Current Market" Moderated by Candy Miles-Crocker
Marc Pina
Sabrina Evans
Kristy Hairston
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Twilight Tour - 2240 La Maison Dr. - Click here to RSVP
Hosted by Lisa Emory
Sept 12: Growth & Strategies
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Morning Networking
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Agent Panel: Leveraging Your Community Moderated by Kristy Hairston
Cherise Wynne - Philadelphia, PA
Mike Rankin - Seattle, WA
Brittney Hinds - Los Angeles, CA
Julian Williams - Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
Rita Bacot - Atlanta, GA
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Agent Panel: The Power of Phased Marketing
Ron Hodges - Nashville, TN
Kelvin Glover - Austin, TX
Nelvia Bullock - Charlotte, NC
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Agent Panel: Elevating into Sports & Entertainment
Aaron Seawood - New York City, NY
Eric Dungy - Tampa, FL
Pam Lumpkin - Los Angeles, CA
Shar Borg - Milwaukee, WI
Marie Henderson - Philadelphia, PA
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Panel: Lessons in Black Entrepreneurship
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Presentation: The Healing Power of Community
Presented by Charan Bashir, Licensed Professional Counselor & Compass Coach
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Agent Panel: Health is Wealth
Jalen Snipes - Raleigh, NC
Jasmine English - Charlotte, NC
Davante Falls - Raleigh, NC
Karla Frieson - Nashville, TN
Melitta Johnson - Los Angeles, CA
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM: BLK at Compass Awards
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Closing Remarks
Presented by Compass CEO Robert Reffkin
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Farewell Networking & Exhibitor Showcase
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: The White Party - Click here to RSVP
Members Only Tasting Room & Social - 2413 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC