Honors Symposium

Honors Symposium

October 1, 2024 - October 4, 2024
Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center
In-Person

The ELC Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience consisting of a series of workshops and meetings that prepare ELC Scholars to contribute their

In-Person
Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center
philanthropy@elcinfo.com

The ELC Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience consisting of a series of workshops and meetings that prepare ELC Scholars to contribute their talents in the workplace effectively.

Overview

The Honors Symposium introduces The ELC’s scholarship recipients to a wide range of business-related careers and industries to increase the number of future Black business leaders. Our goal is to help fill the pipeline of Black corporate executives from the classroom to the boardroom.

Newly selected ELC Scholars are expected to participate in the Honors Symposium. ELC Scholar Alumni are also invited to rejoin the leadership development series.

Here’s what Scholars can expect:

  • A series of professional development seminars and keynote sessions featuring notable business and community leaders.
  • Networking opportunities with other ELC Scholars as well as ELC members, senior-level executives, and other prominent global Black business leaders.
  • Opportunities to attend impactful sessions led by Black leaders. These “for us, by us” conversations focus on navigating the corporate world as Black professionals.

Tuesday October 1st, 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Session
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Welcome Night Reception

Wednesday October 2nd, 2024

7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:15 am
Mainstage
9:45 am - 12:15 pm
Morning Sessions
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Afternoon Sessions
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Career Exhibitor Hall
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
(Doors Open at 6:00 PM)
ELC Scholars’ Pinning Ceremony
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
ELC Scholars’ Pinning Reception

Thursday October 3rd, 2024

8:30 am - 9:30 am
Scholarship Partner Breakfast
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Mainstage
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Closing Session
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Honors Symposium Gala Dinner
9:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Honors Symposium After-Party

Friday October 4th, 2024

8:30 am - 9:30 am
Breakfast & Closing Session
sponsors

The ELC applauds the commitment and support of the 2024 Scholarships & Honors Symposium sponsors:

Lead Sponsors

Welcome Night Reception Sponsor

Scholars Gala Dinner Streaming Sponsor

Corporate Named Scholarship

Signature Scholarship Sponsor

Career Fair Exhibitor

Scholars FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

The Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience comprising a series of events and meetings that connect and expose The ELC’s scholarship recipients to leading corporate executives and hiring managers from major global corporations.

The Honors Symposium is held from Tuesday, October 1 through Friday, October 4, 2024.

Courtyard by Marriott

901 L STREET NW,
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA, 20001 

ELC Scholarship recipients and Black Male Initiative participants are invited to take part in the Honors Symposium.

Yes, Scholar participation is required for the ELC Scholars program. ELC Scholars are encouraged to attend the Honors Symposium for a unique professional development and networking experience.

The dress code for the Honors Symposium is a blend of Business Casual, Business Professional, and Formal wear. Scholars will receive a packing list. All professional development sessions will require business attire. The gala will require formal attire.

All travel (air, rail, or shuttle), lodging, group meals, and activities listed in the itinerary are covered by the ELC as part of the Scholar’s award package. ELC staff will work with each student to finalize and book travel.

All Scholars are requires to stay at the host hotel.

Scholars are advised against wandering, site-seeing or exploring the DC metro areas independently unless indicated in the Honors Symposium schedule.

The Honors Symposium is an alcohol and substance free professional development opportunity for all scholars regardless of age. The use of alcohol and/or drugs on or off the premises of an ELC sponsored event during the Honors Symposium is prohibited.

The ELC reserves the right to dismiss a Scholar from the Scholarship Program for violating ELC’s “Behavior and Alcohol/Drug Policy” at any time for misconduct

Corporate FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Scholarship sponsors have exclusive access to all scholar attendees with the unique opportunity to host a table during the exhibitor hall, speak on a panel and/or facilitate a breakout session.

Non-scholarship sponsors must email philanthropy@elcinfo.com to learn more about signing up as a career exhibitor.

Executives are welcome to attend the following activities: Wednesday, October 2: morning keynote, executive panels, pinning ceremony

We are now accepting hotel reservations for ELC’s Gala Week. Through this website you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations. The Gala Week room block group rate at the Marriott Marquis will remain available through September 9, 2024.

Yes, if you are registered for any Gala Week program, you can attend the museum reception

Yes, you can board the shuttle at the back of the Marriott Marquis on L Street NW.

Individual tickets are available to the Gala Networking Lounge with streaming access to the Recognition Gala only and provide access to the Post-Gala Reception. Tickets are sold at $500 each. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please email elcgala@elcinfo.com.

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