About this event
BROCCOLICON 2022 will be an in person and virtual event for students, entrepreneurs , and young professionals.
#BroccoliCon will attract some of the brightest minds from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to generate new ideas, sharpen existing ones, stimulate networks, and arm people with tools that will positively affect our culture and communities. We are focused on improving diversity in Tech, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact and Creative Industries through a series of interactive programs including panels, professional development workshops, skill building activities, and exclusive networking receptions.
REPLAY | ON DEMAND SESSIONS
- 4:15pm – 5:30pm
Stay Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready
Panelists: Brittany Lewis (Youtube) | Dre The Mayor (Music AR) | Bobby Carter (Cuzzin B – NPR) | Lawerence Burney | Runs True Laurels magazine
Moderator: Brandon McEachern
- 5:45pm – 6:30pm
Identifying & Mastering Your Craft
Panelists: Derreck Smith (Simple Media / Broccoli City) | Malcolm Xavier (Joy Club DC) | J. Alphonse Nicholson | P- Valley on Starz
Moderator: Adam McFarland
- 6:30pm -7:15pm
Maintaining Self while pursuing a Career you Love
Fireside: House keynote speaker who’s big on their mental health/well being and doing good in the world to speak to how to balance the two
A conversation between Darryl Perkins and Wallo 267
- 9:00am – 9:05am
D&I’s Impact & Importance in the Workplace
Panelist: Brittany Ireland | Ebony Fresh | Jessica Hardeman
Panel: Indeed with HBCU Buzz
- 9:55am – 10:40am
How to Position Yourself As An Entrepreneurial Playmaker
Panelist: Courtney Couch | Ronne B | Tonya Rapley | Domonique Broadway
Panel: Girl CEO/C.Luxe
- 11:05am – 11:50am
Heritage, Migration & Movement: Stories of An EthnicallyDiverse Black America
Panelist: Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III | Bridget Kyeremateng | Caliph | LaGloria Wheatfall
Panel: I Am an Immigrant
- 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Black Excellence in White Spaces
Panelist: VINCINT | Danielle Ponder | Justin Williams | Danya Bacchus
Panel: Wasserman
- 1:55pm – 2:40pm
Live Nation: Your Ticket to Live!
Panelist: Shavonne Dargan | Mari Davies | Angie Ange
Panel: Live Nation HR
- 2:45pm – 3:30pm
Breaking Into Tech
Panelist: Christopher Gray | Brandon Andrews | Aaron Morgan | Darrah Joy Clay | Haywood L. Perry III
Panel: Scholly
- 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Halftime Reset: Reinventing Yourself for the Next Phase– Brought to you by #disruptaging
Panelist: Alicia Wallace | Dr. Ikenna Myers | Karega Bailey | Wallo267
Panel: AARP
- 4:45pm – 5:00pm
Final Remarks—Marcus/Brandon
- On Demand
- On Demand
Black Women Photographers on Taking Up Space in Music
Speaker: Black Women Photograhy
Location: Online
- On Demand
Breaking Glass Ceilings: Black Executives of Color in the Entertainment Space
Speaker: SiriusXM
Location: Online
- On Demand
- On Demand
Redefining Future with black femme creatives hosted by Converse
Speaker: Converse
Location: Online
- On Demand
Finding Your Frequency: Curating Your Path in the Music Business
Speaker: Spotify
Location: Online
- On Demand
202 Creates X Broccoli City Presents: Creating in the DMV
Speaker: 202Creates
Location: Online
- On Demand
Our Speakers
WHO WE ARE
Broccoli City is a Black owned social enterprise rooted in a double bottom line strategy that focuses on people and progress. We foster creative and community growth by building innovative experiences that intersect music, art and social impact.
OUR MISSION
To mobilize our community to celebrate and advance Black culture and communities. Our mission consists of two interrelated parts that guide our work: Our Entertainment Mission: To create innovative experiences and spaces that unapologetically celebrate Black culture. Our Impact Mission: To provide the opportunities, education and resources needed to create meaningful Black change.
Our Sponsors
