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Black Professional Meeting 2021: A Key Event for Diaspora Entrepreneurship and Networking

This event connects experienced professionals with emerging talent for knowledge exchange and collective growth.

The Black Professional Meeting 2021 brings together entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals from the Surinamese, Caribbean, and African diaspora. This third edition aims to share valuable insights and foster growth for aspiring talent. Learn from prominent speakers who discuss entrepreneurship, challenges, and societal issues within their businesses, promoting mentorship and collective progress.

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Exhibition summary

The third edition of the Black Professional Meeting, hosted by The Black Archives / New Urban Collective, brings together entrepreneurs and experienced professionals from the Surinamese, Caribbean, and African diaspora. The event aims to share knowledge and experiences with aspiring talent, fostering growth through connection and mentorship.

Curatorial context

As part of the Black Achievement Month, The Black Archives / New Urban Collective (NUC) organizes the third edition of the Black Professional Meeting. This event serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals from the Surinamese, Caribbean, and African diaspora to share their knowledge and experiences with aspiring talent. The event emphasizes the importance of collective growth, drawing inspiration from the African proverb, 'If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.' This edition features insights from Lee Stuart (brand manager Patta), Guillaume Phillibert (creative director Filling Pieces), and Ellen Brudet (founder Coloured Goodies), who will share their experiences in entrepreneurship, navigating opportunities and obstacles, and addressing societal issues within their businesses. Previous editions have hosted notable figures such as Jefferson Osei (Daily Paper), Marian Spier (entrepreneur and author), and Gerald Roethof (lawyer). The event will be recorded as a podcast, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

Admission and ticket notes

A COVID-19 access pass is required for entry. Tickets are priced at €15 for entrepreneurs and young professionals, and €7.50 for students. Solidarity tickets are available for those facing financial difficulties; interested individuals should email the provided address.

Black Professional Meeting 2021 key exhibition facts

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Venue
The Black Archives
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 8, 2021 – Oct 8, 2021
Artist line / attribution
Speakers include Lee Stuart (brand manager Patta), Guillaume Phillibert (creative director Filling Pieces), and Ellen Brudet (founder Coloured Goodies). Past speakers have included Jefferson Osei (Daily Paper), Marian Spier, and Gerald Roethof.
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