NYBLACKMBA's Black Men's Forum IV: Rooted & Rising

Supporting a community where men feel supported, empowered, and equipped to thrive personally and professionally.


NYBLACKMBA Black Men’s Forum 2026
Rooted & Rising
Building Influence. Navigating Opportunity. Creating What Comes Next.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Doors Open: 9:30 AM EST

Mizuho Americas Headquarters
1271 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10020

Hosted and Sponsored by Mizuho Americas

Open to all. An MBA is not required.

Registration Includes
Full lunch and refreshments throughout the Forum
Leadership, wealth, wellness and professional development sessions
Networking and relationship-building opportunities
About the Forum
The NYBLACKMBA Black Men’s Forum returns for its fourth year, bringing together Black men and allies committed to supporting the well-being, development and advancement of Black men.

Rooted & Rising will create a supportive space for honest conversations, authentic connections, shared experiences and actionable strategies focused on self-care, leadership, wealth building, relationship development and professional advancement.

Our vision is to build a community where Black men feel supported, empowered and equipped to thrive personally and professionally.

Session Breakdown
Fireside Chat: Leadership
Leadership, Lessons & What No One Tells You Along the Way

An intimate conversation with a senior leader about the journey behind the title and the pivotal decisions, relationships, setbacks, risks and opportunities that shaped their career. Beyond the résumé, this conversation explores the lessons learned along the way, what leadership looks like at different stages of success and the responsibility to create opportunities for those coming next.

Session I: Health & Wellness
Ambition Without Erosion

Balancing High Achievement with Personal Well-Being

Success should not require sacrificing your health, relationships or sense of self. This candid conversation explores how professionals and entrepreneurs can pursue ambitious goals while managing the demands of leadership, family, wellness and life outside of work. The focus is not on becoming less ambitious—it is about building success that is sustainable.

Session II: Building Financial Certainty
Rising With Certainty

Success—whether inside a corporation or as a business owner—rarely comes from a single big break. It comes from a series of deliberate financial and career decisions made consistently over time.

This panel brings together professionals and entrepreneurs to share the actual steps they have taken to build financial certainty, including how they have made high-stakes decisions, managed risk and built wealth alongside—not instead of—their careers or businesses.

Session III: Professional Development, Relationships & Growth
Who’s in Your Corner? Building the Bonds That Help You Rise

The right relationships can change the trajectory of a career or entrepreneurial journey. This conversation examines the role of mentors, sponsors, advocates and professional networks in creating access and opportunity.

Panelists will share how to build authentic relationships, identify people who can help accelerate growth and ultimately become advocates for others.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Presented by the Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association.