Black Economic Alliance Solution Summit
A defining moment to shape the next 250 years of American economic progress. The 2026 Solutions Summit brought together a powerful coalition of leaders from the public, private and philanthropic sectors at a pivotal point in time. In partnership with the Black Economic Alliance, the invitation-only gathering was rooted in a shared commitment to advancing bold, actionable strategies that drive lasting Black economic empowerment and strengthen the foundation of national prosperity.
Over the course of a dynamic one-day experience, 250 influential guests engaged in a thoughtfully curated program designed to empower, challenge, and mobilize. The event featured intentional moments, from a welcoming breakfast, to an interactive lunch, and concluded with a powerful closing reception which sparked meaningful dialogue and authentic connection across sectors.
Our team led the stage design and screen content production, crafting a unified and immersive environment that elevated conversation and ignited momentum with Black leaders in the economic sector. The result was a powerful platform for collaboration, one that inspired bold thinking, strengthened partnerships, and set the stage for enduring, forward-looking impact.
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Guests received their first taste of technological innovation at registration, where they were welcomed by name on a reactive LED screen installation covering the full width of the entry wall. A large lunch café was created with a décor scheme that incorporated custom-built, ceiling-high steel LED frames draped with foliage to create smaller, intimate restaurant-style spaces that displayed both technology and nature.
A series of breakout sessions presented content targeted to attendees’ varied interests, while imagery displayed throughout the venue showcased real-life applications of how products designed to empower developers help to unleash the power of data and reimagine possibilities that will improve our world.
Every element of Microsoft Connect(); from registration, breakfast and keynote, to lunch and evening cocktails, were custom-designed to communicate exacting brand messaging and to deliver a high-touch guest experience to this important audience. The keynote and breakout sessions were livestreamed through an onsite studio built for this purpose and content was watched online by millions around the world.
Empire is proud to collaborate with Microsoft on this annual, top-tier business communication event.
To view excerpts of Connect(); 2017, please visit https://www.microsoft.com/connectevent
