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BECA Member Meeting

BECA Members came together for a morning of fellowship and connection, featuring two fireside chats: Karen S. Carter in conversation with Charles Tribbett III, and First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore in conversation with Jerri DeVard.

BECA x Accenture AI Symposium

BECA Members and Accenture executives came together to share the latest insights on agentic AI, stronger customer relationships, and turning AI innovation into business value. The symposium featured BECA Member Alia Kemet (Shipt), Andrea Francis (Accenture), BECA Member Judy Toland (Meta), BECA Member Kenny Mitchell (Levi’s), Kristin Hooper (Accenture Song), and Ndidi Oteh (Accenture Song).

Welcome Reception

BECA Members, Future Leaders, V-Suite leaders, honorees, presenters, sponsors, Table Ambassadors, partners, and special guests arrived in style for the evening’s cocktail reception.

Recognition and Celebration of Our Honorees

The 2026 Manifest Awards honored Black Enterprise, accepted by Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. (inaugural Beacon of Light Award); Karen S. Carter (Trailblazer Award); Procter & Gamble (Corporate Champion Award); and Ursula Burns (Icon Award). Awards were presented by Gale King, Jim Fitterling, Najoh Tita-Reid, and Thasunda Duckett, respectively.

Live Auction

Shining Bright, Bidding Big: The live auction was one of the highlights of the evening as attendees lit up the night with their exciting winning bids!

The BECA Playbook C’26 Future Leader Graduation

Congratulations to the 17 Future Leaders of The BECA Playbook Class of 2026 on their graduation!

Alyssa Banks, Angela P. Smith, Ashley Perkins Lawson, Aurelle Burks, Ayana Testamark, Bryan Burrs, Candace McCullom, Courtney Burns, Darius Glover, Francine O’Bum, Kelci Trent, Lang Greene, Marian Anderson, Quinnie Jenkins, Stacie Pamon, Stanley Lumax, and Thaddeus Coles.

Dinner & After Party

DJ Boof set the perfect vibe at the after-party, filling the night with energy and unforgettable beats!

Future Leaders Breakfast

The graduating Future Leaders of The BECA Playbook Class of 2026 delivered their final presentations to BECA Members and special guests at the graduation breakfast.