Home Page

CLICK HERE TO WATCH - Baltimore: August 3-6, 2016
A Video Archive of Our Inspiring Week in Charm City

CLICK HERE TO WATCH - A Moving State of the Urban League Address From the New Shiloh Baptist Church

CLICK HERE TO WATCH - Vice Presidential Candidate, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine Speaks at Our Opening Plenary

CLICK HERE TO WATCH - Leaders of the Movement Honored at Our Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala

CLICK HERE TO WATCH - St. Louis: July 26-29, 2017
Our Annual Conference Comes to the Gateway City

Previous Pause Next

Title Sponsors

CONFERENCE 2016

Mark your calendars! For four power packed days, political, business, and community leaders will convene in Baltimore, Maryland for the 2016 National Urban League Conference, August 3 - August 6, 2016. We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore for an inspiring and empowering conference that will provide you with unmatched professional, civic engagement, business development, and networking opportunities.

Career & Networking Fair

Get ready for your next career opportunity with workshops, networking, and opportunities to connect with representatives from leading corporations, organizations, and agencies. The Career &...

Expo Hall

The Expo Hall is a family friendly experience filled with hundreds of exhibitors, live entertainment and celebrity seminars, giveaways, and much more.

Small Business Matters

A full day of workshops, resources, and networking for budding and seasoned entrepreneurs looking to launch or take their businesses to the next level. Attend Informative Sessions On Money,...

Tech Connect

Open to students, developers, designers, civic leaders and creative thinkers. TechConnect is a space to explore the intersections between technology, race, and social change, featuring a...

YP Leads

Join the Young Professionals as they empower and connect the current generation of leaders and influencers dedicated to the Urban League Movement.

Video Stream

View More Videos

Gallery - All Events

All Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Best of Wednesday _2MG406425.jpg

Best of Wednesday _2MG406425.jpg

Best of Thursday 15 Best of Thursday DSC_551615.jpg

Best of Thursday 15 Best of Thursday DSC_551615.jpg

Best of Thursday 05 Best of Thursday AE9A488505.jpg

Best of Thursday 05 Best of Thursday AE9A488505.jpg

IMG_7352.jpg

IMG_7352.jpg

Best of Wednesday DJ2V67282302.jpg

Best of Wednesday DJ2V67282302.jpg

_2MG5405.jpg

_2MG5405.jpg

_1MG9918.jpg

_1MG9918.jpg

Best of Thursday 23 Best of Thursday DSC_262025.jpg

Best of Thursday 23 Best of Thursday DSC_262025.jpg

1I7A8175.jpg

1I7A8175.jpg

i-NWKRDnV-L.jpg

i-NWKRDnV-L.jpg

News & Updates

11 - Aug - 2016

Save the Date for St. Louis: July 26 - 29, 2017

The 2017 National Urban League Annual Conference will be held July 26-27th...

10 - Aug - 2016

National Council of Urban League Guild's Leadership Luncheon & Guild Awards Video Now Playing

Video of the National Council of Urban League Guild's Leadership Luncheon &...

10 - Aug - 2016

Women of Power & Business Leaders Awards Luncheon Video Now Available

Women of Power & Business Leaders Awards Luncheon Video Now Available in...

05 - Aug - 2016

NBC News: Kaine Highlights Civil Rights Work in Urban League Address

BALTIMORE — Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine spoke personally about the...

05 - Aug - 2016

CNBC: Urban League CEO: Here's Why We Say 'Black Lives Matter'

Why we say 'Black Lives Matter': Urban League CEO Why we say...

04 - Aug - 2016

The State of the Urban League Address (2016)

The State of the Urban League Address during the 2016 National Urban...

Schedule At A Glance

Wednesday

8:00am to 7:00pm

Registration Open
The Baltimore Convention Center - Lobby

8:00am to 5:00pm

NUL Regional Meeting
Hilton Baltimore Hotel

10:30am to 12:00pm

Opening Press Conference
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 342

3:15pm to 5:00pm

Delegate Assembly
Hilton Baltimore Hotel - Holiday Ballroom 4, 5, & 6

7:00pm to 9:00pm

State of the Urban League Address
New Shiloh Baptist Church

10:00pm to 12:00am

Greater Baltimore Urban League Welcome Reception
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
Thursday

8:00am to 7:00pm

Registration Open (Day 2)
The Baltimore Convention Center

8:00am to 10:00am

Opening Plenary: Presidential Candidates
The Baltimore Convention Center - Swing Hall

11:00am to 5:00pm

The N.U.L. Experience Opening & Ribbon Cutting
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall C&D

11:00am to 12:15pm

Investing in Neighborhood Stability by Investingin Shared Entrepreneurship (Workshop 1)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 314

11:00am to 12:15pm

State of Health and Wellness in Black America - (Workshop 2)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 315

11:00am to 12:15pm

How to Project Leadership in Your Wardrobe (Workshop 3)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 316

11:00am to 5:00pm

Volunteer Zone
The Baltimore Convention Center

11:00am to 12:15pm

African Americans and Untapped Careers in Energy & Transportation (Workshop 4)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 321, 322, 323

11:00am to 12:00pm

Career Fair: Polishing Your Professional Image
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

11:00am to 5:00pm

Expo Hall - Beauty & Styling Lounge
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

11:00am to 12:15pm

Collective Courage: The Link Between African American Cooperative Business and Economic Freedom
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 318, 319, 320

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Expo Hall: Women, Wealth & Relationships
The Baltimore Convention Center

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Career Fair: Pefecting Your Pitch
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

12:30pm to 1:30pm

YP: Volunteer Zone
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall C&D

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Women of Power & Business Leaders Awards Luncheon
The Baltimore Convention Center - Grand Ballroom – Level 4

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Career Fair: Career Coaching – Your Secret to Success followed by Coaching Corner
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Career Fair: Navigating The New Job Market
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

1:15pm to 2:15pm

Expo Hall: Dating in the Digital Age
The Baltimore Convention Center

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Career Fair: Google Me - Your Digital Footprint
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

2:15pm to 3:45pm

Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion for Better Outcomes
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 316

2:15pm to 3:15pm

YP: #BaltimoreRising: Making Change in the Aftermath
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 314

2:30pm to 3:30pm

Expo Hall: How To Develop Into The Leader That Wins
The Baltimore Convention Center

3:00pm to 4:00pm

Career Fair: Be Your Own Boss - Succeeding in Entrepreneurship
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

3:45pm to 4:45pm

Expo Hall: Winning Strategies For a Millennial World
The Baltimore Convention Center

4:00pm to 5:30pm

Plenary Session II – Town Hall on Education
The Baltimore Convention Center - Swing Hall

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Young Professionals Business Meeting
The Baltimore Convention Center

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Chairman's Reception
Hilton Baltimore Hotel - Key Ballroom 8, 11, 12

5:30pm to 6:00pm

YP: Council of Presidents' Toast
The Baltimore Convention Center

6:00pm to 8:00pm

YP: Summit Welcome Reception
The Baltimore Convention Center - Terrace 3rd Floor

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quarter Century Club's Mahlon T. Puryear Dinner
Hilton Baltimore Hotel - Holiday Ballroom 7, 9 & 10

8:30pm to 9:30pm

YP Salute to Leadership
The Baltimore Convention Center

9:00pm to 12:00am

Urban League Live! Throwback Thursday Baltimore Block Party
Hilton Baltimore Hotel - Holiday Ballroom 4, 5, & 6
Friday

8:00am to 10:00am

Plenary Session III: Save Our Cities: The Burden of Mass Incarceration: Time for New Solutions
The Baltimore Convention Center

8:00am to 8:45am

Hackathon: Check-in & Breakfast
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

8:00am to 5:00pm

Registration Open (Day 3)
The Baltimore Convention Center

9:00am to 9:20am

Hackathon: Welcome & Opening Remarks
The Baltimore Convention Center - Workshop Room

9:30am to 1:00pm

Hackathon: Hacking Starts
The Baltimore Convention Center - Workshop Room

11:00am to 5:00pm

Volunteer Zone
The Baltimore Convention Center

11:00am to 12:15pm

State of Education in Black America (Workshop 1)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 314

11:00am to 12:15pm

No Judgement..No Shame: A Dialogue Shifting The Black Sexual Paradigm (Workshop 2)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 315

11:00am to 12:15pm

YP: The Color of Money: Culture, Family, and Finances (Workshop 3)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 316

11:00am to 12:15pm

Policy: Juvenile Justice Examining the Criminalization of Youth (Workshop 4)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 317

11:00am to 12:15pm

YP: Leadership on the Line: What it Takes to Advance and Thrive in Any Organization (Workshop 6)
The Baltimore Convention Center

11:00am to 12:00pm

Career Fair: Young Gifted and Underemployed
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

11:00am to 11:15am

TechConnect: Facebook Opening Remarks
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

11:00am to 12:00pm

Expo Hall: Breaking into the Entertainment Industry
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

11:00am to 12:00pm

Career Fair: Where the Jobs Are in Tech
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

11:00am to 12:15pm

Winning Strategies & Solutions to Build Economic Wealth (Workshop 5)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 318, 319, 320

11:30am to 12:15pm

TechConnect: Where the Jobs Are in Tech
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Career Fair: Sector Switching
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Career Fair: Tech Posers
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

12:15pm to 2:15pm

National Council of Urban League Guild’s Leadership Luncheon & Guild Awards
The Baltimore Convention Center

12:30pm to 12:45pm

TechConnect: Sponsor Break
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Career Fair: The Virtual Interview
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Hackathon: Lunch Break
The Baltimore Convention Center

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Expo Hall: MBK - Economic Empowerment: Money, Power, Respect
The Baltimore Convention Center

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Career Fair: When Networking is Not Working
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall A

2:00pm to 6:00pm

Hackathon: Hacking Continues
The Baltimore Convention Center

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Plenary IV: "My Vote My Impact: Understanding the Voting Rights Act and Mobilizing for the 2016 Election Cycle"
The Baltimore Convention Center

2:30pm to 4:30pm

YP: Executive Session
The Baltimore Convention Center

2:45pm to 4:00pm

Career Fair: Hacking into the Future
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

3:00pm to 4:00pm

Expo Hall: Birth of a Nation - Talkback
The Baltimore Convention Center - N.U.L Expo Hall

3:30pm to 5:00pm

Career Fair: Views From The Top: Executives In The Digital Era
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Expo Hall: Native Son: Black Gay Male Representation and Presence in Media
The Baltimore Convention Center - N.U.L Expo Hall

4:30pm to 6:30pm

YP: Speed Networking Reception
The Baltimore Convention Center - N.U.L Expo Hall

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Career Fair: YP Speed Networking Reception Sip, Pitch and Mix
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala Pre-Reception
The Baltimore Convention Center - Foyer

8:00pm to 10:00pm

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala (Black Tie)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Ballroom

10:00pm to 1:00am

President's Post-Gala Affair
Hilton Baltimore Hotel - Key Ballroom,South Foyer

10:00pm to 1:00am

YP: Late Night Event: "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy"
Renaissance Harbor Place
Saturday

6:00am to 8:00am

Power Walk with Marc
Baltimore Inner Harbor - Amphitheater

8:00am to 11:00am

YP: L.E.A.D. Summit
The Baltimore Convention Center

8:00am to 5:00pm

Small Business Matters: Entrepreneurs Summit
The Baltimore Convention Center - 3rd floor Meeting Rooms

8:00am to 11:00am

Hackathon: Hacking Continues
The Baltimore Convention Center - Workshop Room

8:00am to 8:30am

Small Business Matters: Continental Breakfast
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 308-309

8:00am to 10:15am

Small Business Matters Continental Breakfast Welcome & Opening Remarks Opening Plenary
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 308-309

8:30am to 9:15am

Small Business Matters: Opening Remarks
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 308-309

9:00am to 10:30am

Open Leadership Session
TBD

9:00am to 10:30am

YP: Influential Leaders Chart their Own Career Paths: Essential Soft Skills
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 321, 322, 323

9:00am to 10:30am

YP: Leadership by Design: Securing your Legacy, Habits of Extraordinary Leaders
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 318, 319, 320

9:00am to 12:00pm

Baltimore Community Service Project: Expo Hall - BCVC (Backpack - Distribution)
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

9:00am to 12:00pm

"NULYP HONORS: Heroes in the Movement" Awards Luncheon
The Baltimore Convention Center

9:15am to 10:15am

Small Business Matters: Opening Plenary
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 308-309

9:30am to 11:00am

The Urban League Family Session Program
Hilton Baltimore Hotel - Holiday Ballroom 4, 5, & 6

10:30am to 11:45am

Small Business Matters: Preparing to Land the Contract Track: What Are You Capable Of?
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 314

10:30am to 11:45am

Small Business Matters: Growth: Obtaining Federal Contracts
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 316

10:30am to 12:00pm

Beyond Hashtags: What It Takes to Be a Real Boss
The Baltimore Convention Center

10:30am to 12:00pm

YP: Board Service 2.0: Volunteering as a Catalyst for Personal & Professional Development
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 321, 322, 323

10:30am to 11:45am

Small Business Matters: Accelerated: Managing Credit for Business Success
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 317

10:30am to 12:00pm

The NUL Experience Expo Hall "Community & Family Day"
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall C&D

10:30am to 11:45am

Small Business Matters: Start-Up/Pre-Venture: Managing Your Money While Growing Your Small Business
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 315

10:30am to 5:00pm

The N.U.L. Experience Expo and Career & Networking Fair
The Baltimore Convention Center

10:30am to 5:00pm

Volunteer Zone
The Baltimore Convention Center

10:30am to 5:00pm

Back to School Expo
The Baltimore Convention Center

11:00am to 12:00pm

YP: Building Your Financial Foundation: Developing a Budget, Buying a Home, and Investing for your Future
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 321, 322, 323

11:00am to 11:45am

TechConnect: Facebook TechPrep
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

11:00am to 12:00pm

Expo Hall: Health and Fitness
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

11:00am to 11:45am

Hackathon: Presentation Prep
The Baltimore Convention Center - Workshop Room

11:45am to 1:00pm

Small Business Matters: Empowerment Room
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 310

11:45am to 1:00pm

Small Business Matters: How I Made It! Small Business Success Stories
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 315

11:45am to 1:00pm

Small Business Matters: Growth: How to Penetrate the Corporate Procurement Marketplace
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 316

11:45am to 1:00pm

Small Business Matters: Accelerated: Beyond Social Media: Using Online Marketing to Generate Real Revenue
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 317

12:00pm to 1:15pm

TechConnect: Hack & Learn
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Career Fair: The 5 Reasons You Did Not Get the Job
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

12:15pm to 1:15pm

Expo Hall: Mayor's Panel
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Hackathon: Start Demos
The Baltimore Convention Center - Workshop Room

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Career Fair: Apply Here Experience Needed
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

1:05pm to 2:30pm

Small Business Matters: Luncheon & Pitch Competition
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 308-309

1:05pm to 2:30pm

Small Business Matters: Luncheon & Pitch Competition
The Baltimore Convention Center

1:30pm to 2:45pm

TechConnect: Hack-thon Demo/Judging presented by Comcast
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Expo Hall: Lemonade: Life Gives you Lemons
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

2:00pm to 2:30pm

Hackathon: Judges Deliberate
The Baltimore Convention Center - Workshop Room

2:30pm to 3:00pm

Hackathon: Prizes & Closing Remarks
The Baltimore Convention Center - Workshop Room

2:45pm to 4:00pm

Small Business Matters: Empowerment Room
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 310

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Expo Hall: Know your Rights
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Small Business Matters: Preparing to Land the Contract Track: What's Next?
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 314

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Small Business Matters: Start-Up/Pre-Venture: Developing a Winning Digital Branding and Social Media Strategy for Your Business
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 315

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Small Business Matters: Growth: Brand-ish; Authentically Wielding and Leveraging Your Brand and Network to Their Maximum Potential
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 316

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Small Business Matters: Accelerated: Perfect Your Pitch With Tips From ABC's Shark Tank
The Baltimore Convention Center - Room 317

3:00pm to 4:00pm

TechConnect: Love At First Swipe
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Small Business Matters: Wells Fargo Networking Reception
The Baltimore Convention Center - Terrace 2nd Floor

4:00pm to 4:45pm

TechConnect: V-Card Meetup
Expo Hall - Tech Connect Main Stage

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Expo Hall: Do Black Lives Matter to Black People
The Baltimore Convention Center - Expo Hall

.@SenateDems @civilrightsorg It's not just Flint. One of many reasons we need an #Infrastructure plan to rebuild America. #SaveOurCities

"There is no reason Greater Boston cannot be a city of true equality across the board" - Justin Kang/All of us… https://t.co/BbiLSDYFlZ

RT @NatUrbanLeague: Starting in 15 mins: MBK - Economic Empowerment: Money, Power, Respect on the Empowerment Stage! #SaveOurCities https:/…

RT @NatUrbanLeague: Starting in 15 mins: MBK - Economic Empowerment: Money, Power, Respect on the Empowerment Stage! #SaveOurCities https:/…

RT @NULYP: This election is too important to stay home. To #SaveOurCities we must remember #NovIsComing and #celebratenvrd! #GOTV #YPEmpowe…

RT @NatUrbanLeague: "Seek opportunities for growth. The ultimate impact is you growing as an individual." @DavidRMcGhee #SaveOurCities

RT @NatUrbanLeague: "When you continue to grow its less about the position and less about the title." @DavidRMcGhee #SaveOurCities

#Jesus is weeping over Charlotte, NC; #Jesus is weeping over every city. Are there at least 10 in the city who are… https://t.co/xkurZ5zMxW

RT @NatUrbanLeague: We need to look injustice square in the face and fight it. -@timkaine #SaveOurCities

Prev
Next

Presenting Partners