The 5th Annual National Black Men in Leadership Conference will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226.

The 2026 theme is “Purpose-Driven Leadership – Lead. Serve. Elevate.”, the conference explores the power and responsibility of leading with purpose. It calls Men to lead with intention, serve with impact, and elevate their communities, families, careers, and future generations. Through this lens, the conference examines how purpose can serve as a guiding force for decision-making, influence, and long-term transformation across all spheres of leadership.

No — the National Black Men in Leadership Conference is open to everyone. While the conference centers the experiences and leadership of Black men, we welcome and encourage allies of all backgrounds to attend, learn, and engage.

Executives, emerging leaders, educators, attorneys, technology professionals, entrepreneurs, healthcare leaders, nonprofit professionals, students, community advocates, and allies from diverse industries who are committed to leadership, innovation, professional growth, and creating meaningful impact.

Please visit the registration page. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete.

On-site registration will not be available. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Registration and check-in open at 8:00 a.m. in the pre-function lobby of Grand Ballroom A.

The agenda will be available on our website and included in your conference packet at check-in.

No, sessions are open seating.

Yes. On-site parking is available at Huntington Place Parking and nearby garages. We recommend arriving early.

Yes. Huntington Place is conveniently located near multiple Detroit transit lines.

Yes. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided for all registered attendees.

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available upon request during registration.

Absolutely! Networking is a key part of the conference experience.

Yes — join us for the After-the-Conference Reception immediately following the day’s sessions. This casual mixer brings together speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Light hors d’oeuvres and entertainment provided. Note: The reception requires an additional ticket purchase, and a conference registration is required to attend.

Yes. We’ve secured special room blocks at nearby hotels for conference attendees. Visit our Hotel Accommodations page for details and booking links.

Yes. By attending the National Black Men in Leadership Conference, you grant permission to The Unity Collaborative and its partners to photograph, film, and record your participation for promotional, educational, and archival purposes across print, digital, and social media platforms.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences. If you require accommodations, please let us know as soon as possible—preferably at least 30 days in advance—to allow us adequate time to make arrangements. Requests received after this time will be accommodated to the best of our ability. Please send your request to ivy@theunitycollaborative.com. Email info@theunitycollaborative.com with your needs.

For general inquiries, email info@theunitycollaborative.com or visit our on-site information desk during the conference.