Black Travel Expo Schedule

June 27 - 29, 2025

Friday, June 27, 2025

7:00pm - 9:00pm Kickoff and networking at Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead
Opening Panel Discussion: "Bridging Continents: Exploring the Global Impact of African Travel and Culture"

Saturday, June 28, 2025

8:00 AM: Doors open (continental breakfast)
8:45 AM: Day One Ice Breaker
9:00 AM: Welcome by Award Winning Journalist, Tomeka Jones.
9:30 AM: Keynote Speaker: Jay Cameron "Beyond Borders: Unlocking the Power of Multiple Citizenship for Global Success"
10:00 AM: Panel Discussion - "The Black Male Traveler: Redefining Adventure, Identity, and Global Exploration".
10:45 AM: Q&A
11:00 AM: Aliyah Phelps of Learning to Live Movement
11:15 AM: Going viral with purpose by Charles Shima, Founder & CEO of Tourifique Travel
11:30 AM: Break & Exhibits Opens
12:00 PM: Lunch (included)
1:30 PM: Keynote Speaker Stephen Kilonzo, "Unlocking East Africa: How Partnerships Can Transform the African Travel Experience"
2:00 PM: Panel Discussion – "The Expat Life: Navigating Identity, Culture, and Opportunity Abroad"
2:45 PM: Q&A
3:00pm - 5:00pm Exhibits Hall - Giveaways, exhibitors’ spotlight, and announcements

Sunday, June 29, 2025

8:00 AM: Doors open – continental breakfast)
8:45 AM: Day Two Warm-up/Ice Breaker.
9:00 AM: Welcome and announcements.
9:30 AM: Black Travel Safety & Technology Presented by Emil Yongoueth of Greenbook Global.
9:45 AM: Travel Reimagined: How AI is elevating your journey! Presented by Wanda Thomas
10:00 AM: Panel Discussion – "Tech-Tourism: How Innovation is Shaping the Future of Travel"
10:45 AM: Q&A.
11:00 AM: Keynote Speaker, Ronnie Dunston - "Travel Hacking 101: Unlock Luxury Adventures to Your Dream Destinations"
11:45 AM: Q&A
12:00 PM: Lunch Included
1:00PM: Keynote Speaker, Samella Watson, Founder of BLCK "How Innovation is Shaping the Future of Travel"
1:15 PM: Panel Discussion – "Next-Gen Storytellers: Shaping the Future of Travel Content Creation", Moderation by Mikaela Pearman - Founder of Luxury Rebellion
1:30 PM: Q&A.
1:45 PM: Exhibit Hall - Giveaways, exhibitors’ spotlight, and announcements.
3:00 PM: Expo Closing Remarks.