BLACK ENTERPRISE Presents Virtual Summit Focusing on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Technology, Fintech Careers and Black Wealth, July 28
BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its first Future of Financial Services Summit: Fintech, Cryptocurrency and Black Wealth from 18:00 EST on July 28. With black Americans more focused than ever on creating wealth, the opportunities to build wealth have never been greater. The BLACK ENTERPRISE The Future of Financial Services Summit will inform and inspire attendees to become fully engaged participants in the latest investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi) and more. The latest in a series of virtual events produced by BLACK ENTERPRISE Addressing the demand for diversity, equity, inclusion and economic justice for Black Americans, the 2022 Wealth Building and Real Estate Summit is presented by Prudential.
The Future of Financial Services Summit will feature candid, engaging conversations with leading experts on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, investing and fintech careers. The one-day virtual event will provide attendees with actionable solutions and key resources to capitalize on the opportunities presented by a financial services industry being transformed by fintech and the growing demand for cryptocurrency and digital tokens as an emerging asset class, particularly among African Americans, according to a press release.
“We know black people are excited about the potential of cryptocurrency, NFTs and blockchain to open up new avenues to create black wealth,” says BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO, Earl “Butch” Graves Jr.
“According to the latest Ariel Schwab Black Investor Survey, of six financial products – bank savings account, individual stocks, mutual funds, cryptocurrency, individual bonds, bond funds – cryptocurrency is the only one owned by a higher proportion of black than white people. About 38% of black investors under 40 own digital tokens, compared to 29% of their white counterparts. Overall, twice as many black respondents as white respondents rated crypto as the best investment choice overall.”
Confirmed speakers for BLACK ENTERPRISE Future of Financial Services Summit includes Larry WadeSenior Director, Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies, RLCO BP (Risk, Legal and Corporate Operations Business Partner), PayPal; Imari OliverFounder and CEO, Bond & Play; Michael Grovechartered financial analyst, financial planner, Greater Metro Financial Group, Prudential Advisors; Deidra Ramsey-McIntyrefounder, Black People & Cryptocurrency; Derek JonesFounder and CEO, UnitedCoin Inc.; Matt Mitchellhacker and founder, CryptoHarlem; LaMont Conniesenior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager – Fintech Division, Bank of America; and Kenneth Johnsonpresident, East Coast Executives.
Participants in 2022 BLACK ENTERPRISE The Future of Financial Services Virtual Summit will gain insight into:
– Cryptocurrency: A new asset class for black investors.
– Understand and explore the benefits of Blockchain.
– Career opportunities in Fintech.
– Financial advisors and crypto: helping you shape your investment strategies.
The BLACK ENTERPRISE Wealth building and the property meeting takes place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST on ThursdayJuly 28, 2022. Prudential is the presenting sponsor of this event. For free registration and more information about sessions and speakers, visit financial.blackenterprise.com/.
