2023 | 5th Annual
FUEL: The Ultimate Men’s Summit
The Westin Dallas Southlake • November 11
FUEL: The Ultimate Men’s Summit created by Rogue Media Group, will bring together CEOs, professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Participants will investigate and debate how to improve the mobility of black professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Our mission is to address the racial wealth gap, income disparities, health disparities, and technology disadvantages in the African-American community. The summit will provide thought leadership through a mix of panels, keynotes, and presentations.
FUEL Men “Ones to Watch” Awards will honor the next generation of corporate leaders, company entrepreneurs, and community leaders from various fields.
Keynote Speakers
ROLANDO BLACKMAN
Vice President, Corporate Relations
Dallas Mavericks
TODD F. BROWN, PMP
CEO & Co-Founder
Urban Edge Network, LLC
7 Reasons to Attend
1. Receive tools and resources from world-class speakers,
that further advance your business and career
2. Meet investors and corporate sponsors
3. Discover opportunities to invest in
black-owned and operated companies
4. Improve your financial literacy
5. Celebrate Black Excellence
6. Elevate your network: Build lifetime
connections with like-minded professionals
7. Opportunity to win exceptional Door Prizes:
Destination Package: Couples Resort, Jamaica
Thought Leadership: 2024 FUEL Men’s Summit
Timepiece: Day & Night Watch Co.
Executive Coaching Session: 30 Minutes
The Agenda
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Morning Networking
and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Emcee
FREDRICK H. SMITH
CEO, Global Ascent Consulting Corp.
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Morning Keynote via
Fireside Chat: Beyond the Game:
Black Careers in Sports
Speaker
ROLANDO BLACKMAN
VP, Corporate Relations
Dallas Mavericks
Interviewer
LARRY LUNDY
President, Lundy Marketing Group (LMG)
9:45 AM – 10:15 PM
Franchise Ownership as a
Path to Self-Employment for
Black Men and Other Minorities
Presenter
KEVIN HICKS
Managing Partner
Blackman & Associates
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
How to Use Artificial Intelligence
to Boost Your Career and Business
Speaker/Moderator
TBD
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Art of Raising Capital
for Your Next Venture
Speaker
WILLIAM HUSTON
Founder and Chief Investment Officer
Bay Street Capital Holdings
12:15 PM – 1:50 PM
“Ones to Watch” Awards
Power Luncheon
Keynote Speaker
TODD F. BROWN, PMP
CEO & Co-Founder
Urban Edge Network, LLC
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Fueling Your Financial Legacy
Speaker/Moderator
TBD
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
CEO Roundtable
Speakers
JEAN C. ACCIUS, PHD
President & CEO
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
Moderator
MICHAEL MOORE
Founder & CEO
Black Achievers
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Speakers
FREDRICK H. SMITH
CEO, Global Ascent Consulting Corp.
Speakers
MAXIMILLIAN L. HAMILTON
CEO, Rogue Media Group, LLC
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Reception
Partners
Presenting Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Associate Sponsors
Association Partners
Media Sponsors
Registration
Individual
Registration
$199
Networking Breakfast
General Session
Awards Luncheon
Cocktail Reception
Individual VIP
Registration
$399
General Reception Package +
Reserve Seating
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Individual Platinum
Registration
$599
VIP Package +
Fuel Men’s Dinner
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