NOVEMBER 8-9, 2024 | NASHVILLE, TN

EVENT INFO

Bringing together the best of The Black Effect Podcast Network, founded by Charlamagne tha God, Nissan USA and ambitious HBCU scholars - The Thrill of Possibility Summit is a professional development weekend in Nashville to learn, engage, and make connections. The Summit will include hosts from the Black Effect shows, Nissan USA thought leaders and entrepreneurs from a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) industries to create super panels, breakout sessions and mentoring opportunities that will tackle the topics that are most relevant, current, and necessary to scholars today.

We are searching nationwide for

60 HBCU scholars

Who major in

S.T.E.A.M.

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)

for their chance to attend

The Thrill of Possibility Summit

You'll receive exclusive career, insights and networking opportunities for the job market and build on your post graduate success.

Event Schedule

Feat. the National Museum of African American Music

Time

Friday,
Nov 8 at 4:30p

Early Career Panel & Breakouts

Time

Friday,
Nov 8 at 6:00p

Welcome Party

Time

Saturday,
Nov 9 at 9:30a

Location

National Museum of African American Music

510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Panels & Breakouts

Time

Saturday,
Nov 9 at 6:30p

Location

National Museum of African American Music

510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Closing Party

Panel Topics

Networking Sessions

Headshots

Scholars will receive professional headshots to use for their online presence.

Mentoring

Scholars will be matched with a representative from Nissan, Nissan United, Black Effect, or iHeartRadio for (1) 30-minute session.

Office Tour

Take a tour of iHeartRadio to speak with radio talent and get a behind-the-scenes look of what goes into a radio broadcast.

Artist

YG Marley

Special performance by YG Marley during the Closing Party on Saturday.