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National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals

The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals advances the voice, visibility, and success of all professionals in the meetings and events industry.

06/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the NCBMP 43rd Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, December 9–12, 2026.

This year’s theme, Be Bigger Than the Moment, challenges us to think beyond today, lead with purpose, and shape the future of the meetings, events, tourism, and hospitality industry.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration, speakers, and exciting conference updates.

🔗 Learn more: https://ncbmp.com

05/27/2026

NCBMP is seeking bold, innovative, and future-focused industry voices for the 43rd Annual Conference in Louisville, KY.

This is your opportunity to help shape the conversations driving the future of meetings, events, tourism, leadership, business growth, and industry innovation.

📅 Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026
🔗 Submit Here: https://members.ncbmp.com/page/2026-Call-For-Presentations

05/06/2026

On Global Meetings Industry Day, we’re thinking about a conversation from yesterday at NCBMP's The Business of Taste: Where Culture, Capital, and Craft Collide.

Chef Lonie Murdock of ISLA Restaurant in Washington D.C. shared something simple, but powerful. Hospitality already lives inside of us. It’s not about perfection. It’s about intention.

At NCBMP, we believe our industry gets better when people choose to lead with care, purpose, and community. So today, challenge the spaces where intention is missing.

Because better meetings, better experiences, and better community starts with all of us.

Thank you to everyone walking this journey with us. Happy Global Meetings Industry Day.

Photos by Signature Media Group

05/05/2026

Sponsorship is no longer transactional.
It’s transformational or it’s irrelevant.

At the summit, “The New Rules of Corporate Sponsorship: Driving Value Through Purpose and Performance” redefined the partnership playbook.

Key takeaways:
◽ Brands are investing in alignment—not visibility
◽ ROI must be measurable and meaningful
◽ Purpose is now a performance metric

The shift is clear:
From logo placement → to strategic partnership.

NCBMP is building partnerships that move beyond presence and into impact. https://ncbmp.com/

Thank you Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau

05/04/2026

Growth without alignment is just noise.

“Power Hour – Scaling With Purpose: Aligning Leadership, Capital, and Community” was a masterclass in intentional expansion.

The conversation centered on:

◽ Scaling with clarity—not chaos
◽ Aligning capital with mission
◽ Building growth strategies that include community impact

Because the real question isn’t: Can you scale?
It’s: Should you, and how?

At NCBMP, scale is not just about size.
It’s about significance. https://ncbmp.com/

Thank you Visit Sarasota County

05/01/2026

Membership doesn’t drive value.
Clarity does.

During “Brand Power: Communicating Membership Value That Drives Engagement,” leaders unpacked what it really takes to cut through noise and build relevance.

Key themes:
Your value proposition must be unmistakable
Engagement is earned through consistency, not campaigns
Strong brands don’t explain, they resonate

The takeaway?
If your audience has to figure out your value… you’ve already lost them.

NCBMP is redefining what it means to build a brand that connects, converts, and leads. https://ncbmp.com/

04/30/2026

At the Kermit J. Hall Leadership Summit, we asked something simple. Stand. Lead. Deliver.

And you did.

When leaders get in the same room, the energy shifts. Conversations get real. Expectations are clearly stated and we begin pushing each other to lead for the benefit of the collective industry as FRIENDS.

We’re just getting started.

04/29/2026

Not all destinations are created equal. And the choice behind them? It carries real economic weight.

At the Kermit J. Hall Leadership Summit, one conversation shifted the room:
Destination selection is a financial strategy.
Economic impact is a choice, not a byproduct.
Where we meet decides who benefits.

That’s the shift.
From filling rooms… to directing outcomes.

At NCBMP, we’re not just gathering people.
We’re shaping where opportunity goes next. https://ncbmp.com/

So the question is… what are you really prioritizing when you choose a destination?

04/23/2026

We kicked off the Kermit J. Hall Leadership Summit last night at the JW Marriott in Clearwater Beach. Appreciation to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater and the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach team for creating the space.

Now the focus shifts to what matters. Two days of honest conversations with CEOs and senior leaders working through the challenges shaping our industry.

01/16/2026

Empower. Innovate. Act. That is who NCBMP is…

Don’t believe us, take a look at last year’s conference. Get connected, be bold, but more importantly, remember who you are!

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1800 Diagonal Road Suite 600
Alexandria, VA
22314

Telephone

+15713661779

Website

http://linktr.ee/ncbmp

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