2023 | 5th Annual
FUEL: The Ultimate Men’s Summit
The Westin Dallas Southlake • Friday, November 10, 2023
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. Advance your business and career with tools and resources from world-class speakers
2. Meet investors and corporate sponsors 3. Improve your financial literacy 4. Celebrate Black Excellence
5. Discover opportunities to invest in black-owned and operated companies
6. Elevate your network through lifetime connections with like-minded professionals
7. 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
Agenda
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Morning Networking
and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Introduction
ETHAN HAMILTON
Bachelor of Science,
Electronic Media & Mass Communications
Texas State University – Class of 2021
Emcee
JODI BROCKINGTON
Founder & Culture Futurist
Blendid
Sponsor
JEAN C. ACCIUS, PHD
President & CEO
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Morning Networking
and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Introduction
ETHAN HAMILTON
Bachelor of Science,
Electronic Media & Mass Communications
Texas State University – Class of 2021
Emcee
JODI BROCKINGTON
Founder & Culture Futurist
Blendid
Sponsor
JEAN C. ACCIUS, PHD
President & CEO
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
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 AM
How To Find And Finance
A Franchise To Create
Family Wealth And Legacy
Presenter
KEVIN HICKS
Managing Partner
Blackman & Associates
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 AM
How To Find And Finance
A Franchise To Create
Family Wealth And Legacy
Presenter
KEVIN HICKS
Managing Partner
Blackman & Associates
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
What Got You Here
Won’t Get You There
Speaker
KEVIN WILLIAMS
World Class Certified Speaking Coach
Team Vision Media
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Black Mental Health:
Self-Care During Challenging Times
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
What Got You Here
Won’t Get You There
Speaker
KEVIN WILLIAMS
World Class Certified Speaking Coach
Team Vision Media
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Black Mental Health:
Self-Care During Challenging Times
12:15 PM – 1:50 PM
“Ones to Watch” Awards
Power Luncheon
Keynote: Black Owned Media
Speaker
TODD F. BROWN, PMP
CEO & Co-Founder
Urban Edge Network, LLC
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters to Black Men
Hosted by AARP
Speakers
TY BLEDSOE
Principal Program Manager, Amazon
Former Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,
People Development & Engagement
Alto Pharmacy
EMIL WILBEKIN
Founder
Native Son
12:15 PM – 1:50 PM
“Ones to Watch” Awards
Power Luncheon
Keynote: Black Owned Media
Speaker
TODD F. BROWN, PMP
CEO & Co-Founder
Urban Edge Network, LLC
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters to Black Men
Speakers
TY BLEDSOE
Principal Program Manager, Amazon
Former Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,
People Development & Engagement
Alto Pharmacy
EMIL WILBEKIN
Founder
Native Son
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
The State of Equity & Racial Justice in a Polarizing World: Policy, Politics and Corporate America
Speaker
JEAN C. ACCIUS, PHD
President & CEO
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
Moderator
KENNETH L. JOHNSON
President, East Coast Executives
& Developer of blkox.tech
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Speakers
MAXIMILLIAN L. HAMILTON
CEO, Rogue Media Group, LLC
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
The State of Equity & Racial Justice in a Polarizing World: Policy, Politics and Corporate America
Speaker
JEAN C. ACCIUS, PHD
President & CEO
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
Moderator
KENNETH L. JOHNSON
President, East Coast Executives & Developer of blkox.tech
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Speakers
MAXIMILLIAN L. HAMILTON
CEO, Rogue Media Group, LLC
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Reception
Honorees
The “Ones to Watch” Awards aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of outstanding men in various fields. These awards serve as a platform to showcase Black men who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and excellence in their respective industries or endeavors. The ceremony held during FUEL: The Ultimate Men’s Summit, brings together a diverse range of professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who will inspire others through their accomplishments and dedication.
The “Ones to Watch” Awards aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of outstanding men in various fields. These awards serve as a platform to showcase Black men who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and excellence in their respective industries or endeavors. The ceremony held during FUEL: The Ultimate Men’s Summit, brings together a diverse range of professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who will inspire others through their accomplishments and dedication.
DR. RODNEY HARRELL
Housing Enterprise Lead, AARP
Vice President, Family, Home and Community,
AARP Public Policy Institute
DALE HOPKINSON
Head of Growth
Thales Group
DR. RODNEY HARRELL
Housing Enterprise Lead, AARP & VP, Family, Home and Community, AARP Public Policy Institute
DALE HOPKINSON
Head of Growth
Thales Group
ADAM JACKSON
Owner
Day & Night Watch Co.
KENDALL MURPHY, M.A., CHE, PGA
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
TROON
ADAM JACKSON
Owner
Day & Night Watch Co.
KENDALL MURPHY,
M.A., CHE, PGA
Dir. of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, TROON
RONARD PATTON
Senior Manager, Mavs Academy
and Player Relations
Dallas Mavericks
CHRISTOPHER POUX
Owner
Tycoon Commission
RONARD PATTON
Senior Manager, Mavs Academy and Player Relations, Dallas Mavericks
CHRISTOPHER POUX
Owner
Tycoon Commission
CHARLES STEIN (Veteran, US Navy)
Director of External and Legislative Affairs
AT&T
TONY STRICKLAND
Creative Director
Stricklandesigns
CHARLES STEIN (Veteran, US Navy)
Director of External and Legislative Affairs, AT&T
TONY STRICKLAND
Creative Director
Stricklandesigns
DEONTE THOMPSON
Sr. Director – Program Management Office
Dell Technologies
DEONTE THOMPSON
Sr. Director – Program Management Office
Dell Technologies
Partners
Presenting Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Associate Sponsors
Association Partners
Media Sponsors
