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Honors Symposium

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

Event information

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.

Why Attend

What to Expect

Learning

A series of professional development seminars and keynote sessions featuring notable business and community leaders.

Networking

Networking opportunities with other ELC Scholars as well as ELC members, senior-level executives, and other prominent global Black business leaders.

Converstations

Opportunities to attend powerful sessions facilitated by Black leaders. These are “for us, by us” conversations about navigating the corporate world as Black leaders.

Agendas

Explore the full list of every agenda item for the Honors Symposium program.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled FAQs that address common questions about the Honors Symposium.
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Past Symposiums

See how we celebrated, honored, and recognized the outstanding achievements of nearly 150 ELC Scholars.
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Additional Details

The Honors Symposium is a closed event for 2024 ELC Scholars, selected Black Male Initiative Scholars, and scholarship corporate partners.

Sponsors

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

Lead Sponsor - Honors Symposium

Welcome Night Reception Sponsor

Scholars Gala Dinner Streaming Sponsor

Corporate Named Scholarship

Signature Scholarship Sponsor

ELC Gala Week Events

This year, ELC Gala Week programs and events will impact over 3,000 members, students and esteemed guests at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC.

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October 1, 2024 – October 4, 2024

Honors Symposium

ELC Gala Week In-Person
Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center
October 2, 2024 – October 3, 2024

Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium (Hybrid)

ELC Gala Week Hybrid
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC / Hubilo Platform
October 3, 2024

2024 ELC Recognition Gala

ELC Gala Week In-Person
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
October 3, 2024

ELC Gala Networking Lounge at the Dignitary

ELC Gala Week In-Person
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC – The Dignitary
October 4, 2024

ELC Member Closing Brunch

ELC Gala Week In-Person
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

Still have a question?

Contact us today to receive more information. 

Krysta Omeir – Senior Program Manager

Email: philanthropy@elcinfo.com

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