April 26-27, 2024 | Washington, DC
The 2nd Annual Black Women in Food Summit is the premier event celebrating the talent, resilience, and innovation of Black women in the food industry. From renowned chefs and restaurateurs to food writers, food justice advocates, farmers, and food entrepreneurs, this Summit is the epicenter of culinary excellence, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment.
Network, learn, and access opportunties among food industry leaders and entrepreneurs
Keynote
Jamila Robinson, Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious
Host
Chef Vicky V “Queen of Yum,” CEO of Houston Hosts
Nyesha Arrington, Co-star of FOX’s Next Level Chef
Benita Thompson-Byas, Thompson Hospitality
Audarshia Townsend, Informa/Food & Beverage Insider
Elle Simone Scott, America's Test Kitchen
Fariyal Abdullahi, Executive Chef, Hav & Mar
Mboone Umbima, David Rio Chai & Tea
Korsha Wilson, A Hungry Society
Eden Hagos, Black Foodie
Alex Hill, Just Add Hot Sauce
Kiano Moju, Jikoni Recipe Archive
Osayi Endolyn, Writer, Editor, & Producer
Adebukola Ajao, Destiny African Market
Imani Joye Samuels, Huru House
Aba Kwawu, TAA PR
Amber Croom, And 4 Dessert Confectionery Studio; Beye Beignets
Crystal Jones, Food Critic & Content Creator
Tambra Raye Stevenson, Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture
Sherry Ephraim, ISS Guckenheimer
Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, Bread for the World
Paola Velez, Dōekï Dōekï / Bodega Bakes
Courtnee Futch, Maillard Culinary Creative
Jillian Knox, Stylist & Art Director
Amanda Mack, Crust by Mack
Auzerais Belllamy, Blondery
Earlecia Richelle, studioER
Nadia Kemal, Tamamie Group
Margaret Nyamumbo, Kahawa 1893 Coffee
Agatha Achindu, Author & Intergrative Nutritionist
Catina Smith, Our Time Kitchen
Adaeze Okoli, Rethink Food
Lauren C. Nelson, The Powerhouse Era
20+ Vendors, Giveaways, Samples, Wellness Workshop
Pitch Competition presented by New Voices Foundation (exclusively open to Summit attendees). Application deadline: April 12th.
Panels
Interactive Workshops
Community building
April 26
Marketplace
1pm - 5:00pm ET
April 27
Summit
8:30am - 5:30pm ET
Farrah Barrios, The White House
Maya Camille-Broussard, Justice of the Pies
Jeanine Prime, Cane & St James
Dawn Padmore, James Beard Foundation
LP O’Brien, Mixologist, TV Personality, Entrepreneur
Valerie Wilson, MMGY Wagstaff
Rachel Wilson, The BFM Fund
Afua Osei, Foriegn Policy
Lesley Riley, Mama Biscuits
Mitanni Hughley, HURU
Queenstar Akrong, Queenstar Media
Cat Barnes, PIC Agency
Time Cole, Milwaukee Wine Academy
Désirée Younge, Conscious Catalyst Group Inc
Tia Glave, Food Safety Catalyst
Sponsors
Partners
Watch 2023 Recap
Media Inquiries
