HOUSTON | Industry Roundup, Unfiltered & Unscripted Conversation
Tuesday, July 07, 2026, 17:00 -
Tuesday, July 07, 2026, 20:00
Event duration 3 hours
Non-Member - Registration:
USD 79.57
Non-Member - Registration (Late Registration) Sales start on Jul 3, 2026:
USD 89.94
NSBWEP MEMBER Late Registration Sales start on Jul 3, 2026:
USD 69.20
NSBWEP Member Registration:
USD 58.83
PARTNER Member Late Registration (ILEA or NACE) Sales start on Jul 3, 2026:
USD 69.20
PARTNER Member Registration (ILEA or NACE):
USD 58.83
About HOUSTON | Industry Roundup, Unfiltered & Unscripted Conversation
A Bold, No‑Nonsense Panel Discussion
HOUSTON-SOUTHEAST TEXAS Wedding and Event Professionals…
Pull up a seat because this isn’t the polished highlight reel.
This is the real conversation the wedding & event industry needs.
The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals (NSBWEP) invites you to Industry Roundup…Unfiltered and Unscripted…Truth, Trials & Triumphs of The Wedding & Event Industry, a bold, no‑nonsense panel discussion bringing together industry professionals who are deep in the work and ready to tell the truth.
This exclusive experience is designed for professionals who want clarity, connection, and real insight NOT recycled advice. Expect candid dialogue, honest perspectives, and conversations that go beyond the surface of weddings, social events, and the corporate space.
No scripts. No smoke and mirrors. No gatekeeping.
We’re talking about what really matters:
What’s Shifting Right Now: Real-time industry trends, evolving client behavior, and where the opportunities actually are.
The Business Behind the Beauty: The challenges, decisions, and realities of running a sustainable event-based business.
Event Day Realities: The wins, the mistakes, the curveballs—and how seasoned pros recover and protect their reputation.
What’s Working vs. What’s Wasting Time: Strategies that are producing results—and those that are no longer worth the effort.
Join us in Houston for Industry Roundup and be part of the dialogue everyone will be talking about. Register now and step inside the conversation.
WHAT TO EXPECT
High-Level Networking
Powerful Panel Conversation
SEATED FULL-COURSE DINNER
WHY YOU NEED TO BE IN THE ROOM
Authentic Industry Conversations: This is a rare opportunity to engage in transparent, unfiltered discussions with professionals who understand the pressure, the pivots, and the passion behind the work.
Meaningful Networking: Connect with like‑minded wedding and event professionals who value excellence, collaboration, and community—and who are serious about growth.
Real Insight from Real Experts: Gain perspective from entrepreneurs who have experienced the highs and lows and are willing to share what they’ve learned—honestly and generously.
Community, Confidence, and Clarity: Leave reassured, motivated, and empowered, knowing you’re not navigating this industry alone—and that your experience is shared and supported.
REGISTRATION FEE
NSBWEP Members: $55.00 | Non-Members: $75.00
Non-Members receive $10 off registration. Offer valid til midnight, June 12th.
$10 Late Fee after 5pm, July 3rd.
Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to a future event.
OUR SPEAKERS:
Monique Wisdom of Wise Events & Design
Gina Dorvilier of Dorvilier Events
Rachel Taylor of RaeTay Photography
Fairrus Washington of What's the Occasion
Nanan Konan of Event by Ova
Event hosted by The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals
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Tuesday, July 07, 2026, 17:00
Tuesday, July 07, 2026, 20:00
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National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals
https://nsbwep.com/
The National Society Of Black Wedding and Event Professionals (NSBWEP) is the first and only membership-based Non-Profit National Association (501-C6) representing Black-Owned Businesses and Entities in the Wedding & Event Planning Industry. Our members underscore the importance of Excellence and Professionalism in business, and adhere and support the rights and obligations outlined in our code of ethics. The NSBWEP seeks to level the playing field by collaborating our efforts and presenting a united front as one cohesive body. The NSBWEP is a complete resource that allows the entire wedding and event planning industry to benefit from its unique operational model. Our goal is to provide EQUAL OPPORTUNITY through REPRESENTATION, RECOGNITION AND EXPOSURE for our community and the Wedding and Event industry as a whole. We will use our platform to amplify our voices and ensure our narrative continues to remain relevant, present and evident while underscoring the importance of Excellence and Professionalism in Business. The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals is a working body seeking active and ongoing change through collective and individual efforts. We seek elite membership among Black Wedding and Event Professionals who are dedicated to their craft and to their business, but who are also committed to the industry and its evolution. We seek to encourage members to excel in their talent, to create opportunities that allow for unity within our communities, to elevate business acumen through education, to yield financial support from within and outside of the organization, and to bring awareness to others of the multitude of black-owned businesses within the wedding and events industry.