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NATIONAL SPEAKER

SHARE YOUR MESSAGE. INSPIRE THE NATION. GROW YOUR IMPACT.

Step onto a national platform and position yourself as a thought leader, industry expert, and changemaker.
Your voice. Your story. Our stage.

August 19–22, 2026

Hilton Atlanta | Atlanta, GA

NATIONAL EXPOSURE

Reach leaders, entrepreneurs & decision-makers.

ESTABLISH AUTHORITY

Position yourself as a recognized expert in your field.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Generate new leads, partnerships, and revenue opportunities.

JOIN AN ELITE NETWORK

Connect with top speakers, executives, and innovators.

APPLY TO SPEAK
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YOUR VOICE CAN MOVE MARKETS,

INSPIRE CHANGE, AND BUILD LEGACY.

BECOME A NATIONAL SPEAKER.

SUBMIT SPEAKER

Why Speak at the 126th NBLC?

SPEAKER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
 
  • National brand visibility across all NBLC marketing platforms
  • Strategic promotion of your company and thought leadership
  • Conference registration fee waived for selected speakers
  • Exposure through digital and print campaigns
  • Elite networking with decision-makers, buyers, investors, and media
  • Professional photo, bio, and topic listing in the conference program and website
  • Access to potential clients, collaborations, and media opportunities
 
Speaking at the 125th National Business League Conference isn’t just a platform — it’s a business accelerator and a national positioning opportunity.

CALL FOR NATIONAL SPEAKERS

Looking for National Speakers, Panelists, Workshop and Seminar Experts on AI

Submission Deadline: Friday May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

Over 3,000+

in Attendance in 2025

Over 140

National Speakers

Grow Your Business, Gain Exposure, and Educate Businesses on AI with experts from around the world.

Share Your Expertise. Shape the Future of AI.

The AI summitt convenes industry leaders, innovators. and decision makers to explore real-world solutions and next-generation strategies. Must be in-person for the AI Sound Stage and Speakers Tracks Listed.

Associated Benefits and Perks with Selected Speakers.

  • National visibility to thousands of AI professionals and business leaders.
  • Speaking honorarium (for selected sessions)
  • Events passes and VIP access
  • Featured promotion across NBL platforms
  • Networking with investors, partners, and media
  • Contribution to advancing AI education and innovation

Explore National Speaker Submission Tracks

  • AI Agents: Applications & Use Cases
  • AI Agents: Deployment at Scale
  • AI Agents: Foundation & Strategy
  • Enterprise Unlocks: AI Coding Strategy
  • Enterprise Unlocks: RAG & Proprietary Data
  • Enterprise Unlocks: Upskilling in the AI Era
  • Generative AI: Applications & Use Cases
  • Generative AI: Deployment at Scale
  • Generative AI: Foundation & Strategy
  • Infrastructure: AI Agents
  • Infrastructure: AI Platforms & Tools
  • Infrastructure: Cloud, Data Centers, & Compute
  • Infrastructure: Data Platforms & Strategy
  • Oversight: AI Explainability, Governance, & Model Risk
  • Oversight: AI ROI
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)
  • Automotive
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services: Asset Management
  • Financial Services: Banks
  • Food & Agriculture
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Healthcare: Care Providers
  • Healthcare: Life Sciences & Biotech
  • Insurance
  • Legal
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Journalism
  • Retail, CPG, & eCommerce
  • Software: Fintech & Payments
  • Software: HRTech
  • Software: Productivity & Collaboration
  • Telecom & Connectivity Infrastructure
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • CAIO, CIO, & IT Leaders
  • CFO & Finance
  • CX & Customer Service
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics & BI
  • Data Engineering
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • HR & Recruiting
  • Marketing & Growth
  • Product Design
  • Product Management
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Sales & Revenue Operations
  • Software Engineering
  • AI Agents
  • AI Research Summit
  • Coding Assistants & Vibe Coding
  • Edge AI & Tiny ML
  • Evaluation, Observability, & Interpretability
  • Generative AI
  • ML Ops & Platforms
  • Multimodal AI
  • Quantum AI
  • RAG
  • Recommendation & Ranking Systems
  • Synthetic Data & Data Generation
  • Vision, Spatial, & World Models
  • #AIFails
  • AI For SMBs
  • AI Policy Summit
  • AI Safety & Alignment
  • AI Startups & VCs
  • Beginner? Start here
  • Emerging Parallel Technologies
  • Inclusive AI
  • Social Impact of AI
  • The Ai4 Lens

SUBMIT YOUR SPEAKER REQUEST TODAY

Join an elite group of thought leaders driving the AI converstation forward.

Submission Deadline:
Friday May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

Additional Speaker Topics of Interest

We’re seeking dynamic, relevant, and forward-thinking topics aligned with today’s Black business priorities, including but not limited to:
  • Accounting for Startups
  • AI, Automation & Emerging Tech
  • Black Women in Tech & Innovation
  • Branding, Marketing & Digital Advertising
  • Building Capacity, Scope & Scale
  • Business Ethics, Leadership & Governance
  • Business Models & Strategic Planning
  • Change Management & Organizational Growth
  • Commercial Real Estate & Development
  • Competitive Strategy
  • Contracting, Certification & Procurement
  • Corporate Communications & Crisis Strategy
  • Cryptocurrency, Blockchain & FinTech
  • CRM & Customer Experience Optimization
  • Cybersecurity & Digital Risk
  • Doing Business Internationally
  • E-Commerce & Online Business Growth
  • Emerging Markets, Sectors & Global Opportunities
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Export, Import & International Trade
  • Finance, Credit & Capital Access
  • Global Business, Diaspora Trade & Investment
  • Grassroots & Community Marketing
  • Home-Based & Microbusiness Development
  • Human Resources & Workforce Strategy
  • Incorporation & Business Structuring
  • Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Legal Infrastructure for Startups
  • Mobility & Transportation Tech
  • Nonprofit Leadership & Social Enterprises
  • Outsourcing / In-Sourcing Models
  • Product Development & Management
  • Social Media Strategy & Digital Influence
  • Succession Planning & Generational Wealth
  • Supplier Development & Readiness
  • Tax Planning & Write-Offs
  • Technology Commercialization & IP
  • Trademark & Patent Protection
  • Other Emerging Topics for Black Business Advancement

Have a timely topic that’s not listed? Submit your unique proposal—we’re listening.

National Speaker Opportunity Application

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Dr. Ken Harris

Phone: +1 (334) 313-6762

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Speaker Inquiry

Make Your Voice Count. Share Your Vision. Shape the Future.
 
Speaking at the 126th National Business League Conference (NBLC) positions you at the center of legacy, leadership, and economic transformation.
This is more than a moment — it’s your movement.
 
Apply to Speak Today!
#126NBLC | #WeAreTogether | #TheBookofAI

126TH NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE CONFERENCE

THE BOOK OF AI™: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND THE SACRED AI CODES TO ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY

NATIONAL

SPEAKER PERKS

The AI Summit convenes industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore real-world solutions and next-generation AI strategies.

MUST BE IN-PERSON

FOR THE AI SOUND STAGE AND SPEAKER TRACKS LISTED.

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES LIMITED. HIGH DEMAND.

OVER 1,900 APPLIED IN 2025.

ASSOCIATED BENEFITS & PERKS

NATIONAL VISIBILITY

Exposure to thousands of AI professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders across the country.

COMPLIMENTARY VIP ADMISSION

Full access to the 126th National Business League Conference.

TAX DEDUCTION LETTER

Official nonprofit documentation for speaker participation (consult tax advisor).

FEATURED PROMOTION

Amplified visibility across National Business League platforms and marketing channels.

HIGH-LEVEL NETWORKING

Direct access to investors, corporate partners, policymakers, and media.

INDUSTRY IMPACT

Opportunity to contribute to advancing AI education, innovation, and economic sovereignty.

COMPANY EXPOSURE & LEAD GENERATION

Brand visibility, client contacts, and strategic business opportunities.

 

DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE

Exclusive conference rate of $159.99 per night at the Hilton Atlanta.

EXTENDED DIGITAL PLATFORM ACCESS

Access to conference attendees and engagement tools through December 31, 2026.

DIGITAL SPEAKER PROFILE SETUP

Professional listing within the official conference digital platform.

50% DISCOUNT ON EXHIBITOR BOOTH

10×10 booth space available for $750.00 (regularly $1,500).

TOTAL SPEAKER VALUE

$9,759.99

IF SELECTED AS A NATIONAL SPEAKER

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

APPLY TO SPEAK

Share your message. Impact the future.

VIEW SPEAKER TRACKS

Explore topics. Find your stage.

BE A VOICE.
LEAD A MOVEMENT.
BUILD THE FUTURE.

August 19–22, 2026

Hilton Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

THIS IS MORE THAN A CONFERENCE.
THIS IS A LEGACY.

BUSINESS

TAX DEDUCTIONS

WRITE-OFFS

DEDUCT SMARTER. KEEP MORE.

Track, document, and deduct eligible business expenses.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

100%

DEDUCTIBLE

Fully deductible

LODGING

100%

DEDUCTIBLE

Overnight stays

AIRFARE / TRANSPORTATION

100%

DEDUCTIBLE

Flights, mileage, rental cars & more

MEALS

50%

DEDUCTIBLE

During travel or at conference

OTHER EXPENSES

100%

DEDUCTIBLE

Wi-Fi, parking, printing, baggage fees & more

KEEP RECEIPTS.

MAXIMIZE YOUR DEDUCTIONS.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS.

ORDINARY & NECESSARY

Expenses must be ordinary and necessary for your business.

DOCUMENT EVERYTHING

Keep receipts, invoices, and notes to support your deductions.

BUSINESS PURPOSE

Be prepared to show how the expense is related to your business.

STAY COMPLIANT

Follow IRS rules and deduct with confidence.

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