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Imani Ellis is an award-winning community builder and cultural architect. She launched CultureCon to create a space where diverse creatives—from entrepreneurs to artists to corporate leaders—could come together, share ideas, and inspire one another. Under her leadership, CultureCon has grown into an influential cultural movement that champions the intersection of creativity, culture, and business. Past speakers include Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Spike Lee, Regina King, John Legend, Lena Waithe, and more. Imani is also the founder of The CultureCon Collective, a community dedicated to facilitating brave spaces for Black and Brown creative professionals. An inductee to the Advertising Hall of Fame, Imani was also named a "2024 Closer of the Wealth Gap" by Time Magazine, a "Breakthrough Creative" by Ebony, and a "Creative Champion" by Adweek.