The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) opens channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities.
Talent Pipeline and Leadership Development
The ELC is committed to advancing the role and contributions of Black executives and preparing the next generation of corporate leaders through a series of programs and events created by our Institute for Leadership Development and Research. These offerings enable us to open channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities. The Institute aims to strengthen the talent pipeline of Black leaders, providing top-rate leadership programs that focus on individual growth at different career levels.
2024 Calendar of Events
Winter Member Meeting
March 6 - 8, 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Power of Women at Work
April 2, 2024 | Virtual
Black Men in Leadership
May 14, 2024 | Virtual
Corporate Board Navigator Cohort Launch ( Summer Member Meeting )
June 4 - 5, 2024 | Washington, DC
Summer Member Meeting
June 5 - 7, 2024 | Washington, DC
Leadership Development Week
June 23 - 27, 2024 | New Orleans, LA
EmpowHER
July 5, 2024 | New Orleans, LA
C-Suite Academy
July 22-24, 2024 | Atlanta, Georgia
Leadership Development Week
August 6 - 8, 2024 | Virtual
August 13 - 15, 2024 | Virtual
ELC Member Brunch at The Vineyard
August 12, 2024 | Martha's Vineyard, MA
Summer Executive Workshop:
Black Economic Forum
August 13 - 15, 2024 | Martha's Vineyard, MA
Honors Symposium
October 1 - 4, 2024 | Washington, DC
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
October 2 - 3, 2024 | Washington, DC
CEO GameChanger Conference ®
October 3, 2024 | Washington, DC
ELC Recognition Gala
October 3, 2024 | Washington, DC
ELC Member Closing Brunch
October 4, 2024 | Washington, DC
ELC UK Convening
October 20 - 26, 2024 | TBD
Black Directors' Summit
December 12 - 13, 2024 | Washington, DC
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
ELC Recognition Gala
October 3, 2024
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC
TARGET AUDIENCE
Top CEOs and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, industry influencers, thought leaders, elected officials, entertainers and community leaders.
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs during ELC Week in October)
Nearly 2,000 guests, including many of corporate America’s leading CEOs and senior executives, thought leaders and politicos join ELC members to honor individuals and corporations for their support of diversity, equity, and inclusion achievements in business. We also recognize our scholarship recipients and the legacy of our 19 visionary founders. The Gala provides corporations an avenue to pledge their commitment to developing future global Black leaders.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
ELC Recognition Gala
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Post-Gala Networking Sponsor
• Two (2) Chairman tables in prime location
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC Post-Gala Networking Reception “After Party”
• Onstage introduction of Post-Gala Networking Reception prior to conclusion of Gala
• Option to provide a 30-second video that will be presented as attendees are seated for the Gala program
• Invitation for company CEO and one ELC member to attend the CEO GameChanger Conference® (CEO must be present to attend)
• Company branding on select signage
• One (1) digital screen ad Gala Entertainment Sponsor
• One (1) Chairman table in prime location
• Onstage remarks introducing headliner entertainment act
• Option to provide a 30-second video that will be presented as attendees are entering the Gala Ballroom
• Invitation for company CEO and one ELC member to attend the CEO GameChanger Conference® (CEO must be present to attend)
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book
• Company branding on select signage Red Carpet Sponsor
• One (1) Silver table in prime location
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC Post-Gala Networking Reception “After Party”
• Onstage acknowledgment of sponsorship by ELC leadership
• Company branding on step and repeat along with Gala lead sponsor(s)
• Company branding on select signage
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book Gala Networking Lounge Sponsor
• One (1) Silver level Gala table
• Ten (10) tickets for Gala Networking Lounge
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC Post-Gala Networking Reception “After Party”
• Opportunity for a senior level executive or ELC member to provide up to two-minutes remarks during the Gala Networking Lounge
• Recognition as the Gala Networking Lounge sponsor by ELC leadership from the Recognition Gala stage with company logo exposure
• Company branding on select signage
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book
• Option to provide a 30 second video that will be presented as attendees are entering the Gala Ballroom
sponsorship opportunities,
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC
TARGET AUDIENCE
Mid-Level to Senior Professionals
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs during ELC Week in October)
This annual Symposium is a two-day, professional development experience delivered for over 1,000 in person and 5,000+ virtual high-potential, high-performing corporate managers and leaders. Participants learn from and network with ELC members who represent the most senior global executives in Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. The MLMS experience is further enhanced by in-depth workshops, interviews and panel discussions with subject matter experts and industry and celebrity thought leaders.
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
Leadership Development Week (In-Person)
TARGET AUDIENCE
Early to Senior Professionals
OVERVIEW
Annually
LDW serves as a premier corporate leadership summit meticulously crafted to empower the next generation of Black executive leaders with the fluency and proficiency needed to ascend the executive ranks. LDW is designed to identify and practice leadership competencies for every stage of professional experience across industry or function which is why it is comprised of five unique learning cohorts across career levels. LDW attendees should expect to 1) identify and explore the emotional intelligence model and its role in cultivating Black executive leaders 2) create a blueprint for their career design 3) network with peers across industries 4) participate in keynote events featuring ELC Members.
Leadership Development Week (Virtual)
TARGET AUDIENCE
Early to Senior Professionals
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually
Leadership Development Week (LDW) consists of six development courses running concurrently, conducted by The ELC’s Institute aimed at building the pipeline of well-prepared and successful Black executives. Each program focuses on leadership skill development, personal reflection, feedback from colleagues and supervisors via assessment instruments, networking opportunities and mentoring from experienced senior and C-Suite corporate Black executives.
Power of Women at Work (Virtual)
Early to Senior-Career Women
OVERVIEW
The Power of Women at Work (POWW) is a one-day virtual symposium designed to equip Black women with the tools they need to navigate their ascension to executive leadership with purpose, grit and grace. The event features candid conversations with executive leaders across industry and function who offer insights and engagement around how to achieve success on your terms. Participants of this event will 1) interact with executive leaders and presenters 2) engage in facilitated networking 3) define authentic leadership and professional purpose.
C-Suite Academy
TARGET AUDIENCE
Senior and C-Suite Professionals
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually
This program is designed to cultivate and connect the next class of Black chief executives through live instruction addressing the need for executives to be emotionally competent operators in increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous business environments.
Participants of this course will be within one or two promotion levels of the C-Suite and will 1) explore unique challenges for Black leadership in an evolving social, racial, and complex environment on the path to the C-Suite 2) Examine current leadership sources of power and how to leverage them to drive change 3) Practice achieving results through influence and 4) Apply frameworks and innovative techniques to solve complex problems.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
Black Men in Leadership (Virtual)
TARGET AUDIENCE
Early to Senior-Career Men
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually
Black Men in Leadership is a one-day virtual symposium which aims to provide crucial conversations, networking and resources to accelerate the personal and professional growth of Black leaders. This conference of professional Black men provides counterintuitive insights and strategies backed by the latest research highlighting the state of Black men in the workplace. Participants of this event will 1) interact with executive leaders and presenters 2) engage in facilitated networking 3) define authentic leadership and professional purpose.
CEO GameChanger Conference®
TARGET AUDIENCE
CEOs of ELC member affiliate companies. CEOs who attend are welcome to invite their CHRO, Board Governance Chair, and one ELC member from their company to join.
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs during ELC Week in October)
The CEO GameChanger Conference® is a half-day peer-to-peer experience designed to provide CEOs with strategies to enact systemic and measurable change to advance Black leaders to Corporate Directors, CEO, C- Suite and senior executive positions to close the representation gaps.
CEO GameChanger Conference®
CEO GameChanger Conference® Program Benefits
Welcome remarks by CEO X
CEO remarks during networking lunch
CEO photo and letter in conference program
Company produced video played before a session (90 seconds or less)
Opportunity to provide a post-event blog as guest feature in ELC blog (read by 800+ ELC members and 2000+ ELC Institute participants)
On-stage recognition of sponsorship with commemorative photo that will be featured in post-event marketing materials (e.g. blog, promotional materials for the following year, etc.).
On-stage acknowledgement of sponsorship by ELC leadership
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
EmpowHER
Exclusive to ELC Women Members, and select guests, which include luminaries, influencers, global business, civic leaders, and executive women at member affiliate companies.
OVERVIEW
EmpowHER aims to highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of Black women in executive positions while fostering meaningful connections within a supportive community. The objective is to hear from a panel of powerful Black executive women who harness the power of pivotal moments to shape a new way forward for Black Women C-suite leaders in today’s world.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form
Women’s Leadership Forum
TARGET AUDIENCE
Exclusive to ELC Women Members and select guests, which include luminaries, influencers, global business and civic leaders..
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually
The Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) is a one-day program organized by women members for women members of The Executive Leadership Council. WLF features straightforward and transformative sessions relevant for today’s women business leaders while showcasing their brilliance and collective strength.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC
Sponsorship Interest Form
Membership Meetings
TARGET AUDIENCE
Exclusive to ELC Members and select special guests, which include luminaries, influencers, global business and civic leaders..
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Twice Annually
A multi-day program consisting of dynamic panels, leadership development sessions and network engagement opportunities. This program convenes members of The ELC to discuss timely issues and topics relevant to the global Black business community. Local business and community leaders are invited to participate in programming and engage with ELC members.
invitations for CEO and two senior executives (non-members) to attend
Exclusive recognition as Fireside chat sponsor with option for CEO or senior executive/ELC Member to participate in Fireside chat
Exclusive recognition as networking reception sponsor with option for senior executive/ELC Member to provide brief remarks (five minutes or less)
executive/ELC Member participate in panel session
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
Member Brunch on the Vineyard
OVERVIEW
Set in the beautiful Preserve community in Oak Bluffs, MA the ELC Member Brunch provides the ideal setting for members to connect, exchange insights, and build lasting bonds that extend beyond professional boundaries.
Black Directors’ Summit
TARGET AUDIENCE
ELC’s board-ready members and board-ready Black executives
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs in December)
The ELC’s Black Director’s Summit brings together ELC’s board-ready members and C-suite Black executives to meet with private equity and public corporate representatives for informal networking and structured interviews for potential board positions.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
ELC Scholars Program
TARGET AUDIENCE
Black undergraduate and graduate students attending any accredited 2 or 4-year higher education institution.
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually
The ELC is committed to building a pipeline of Black corporate talent by supporting the academic achievement and development of Black students. We provide both graduate and undergraduate scholarships on behalf of corporate partners, as well as provide a robust professional development workshop series for the students called Honors Symposium. The ELC philanthropy team handles all administrative aspects of the program and can help your organization develop programming to meaningfully engage with our scholars.
Opportunity to directly engage your cohort of six (6) scholars and the 2024 scholar class by hosting a Honors Symposium session during ELC
Opportunity to engage the broader pool of scholars and alumni virtually by hosting a corporate info session, meet and greet, or skill development workshop
Opportunity to participate as a panelist or moderator during an Honors Symposium session
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
ELC Scholars Program
Logo presentation and verbal recognition during the ELC Gala program
Opportunity to provide opening remarks during keynote sessions by company executives
Branding on scholarship website, social media, and printed/digital collateral
Honors Symposium Sponsorships
Honors Symposium Lead Sponsor:
• Opportunity to directly engage current scholars (+100) by hosting an Honors Symposium workshop session at Marriott Courtyard on October 2-3, 2024.
• Company branding on select signage during main stage session .
• Opportunity for a senior level executive or ELC member to provide welcomed remarks highlighting commitment to next generations of leadership and diversity.
• Option to participate as career exhibitor during ELC week in October.
• Branding on scholarship website, social media, and printed/digital collateral as Honors lead sponsor.
• Verbal recognition and logo presentation during the Annual Recognition Gala program.
• One (1) Silver level Gala table
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC Post-Gala Networking Reception “After Party
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book
Pinning Ceremony Sponsor:
• Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Premiere Pinning Ceremony held Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Oprah Winfrey Theatre at the National Museum of History and Culture. The event will include an audience of nearly 300 guests inclusive of ELC Scholars, ELC Members and executives from diverse industries, as well as a reception to follow.
• Recognition as the Scholar’s Pinning Ceremony sponsor by ELC leadership from the Recognition Gala stage with company logo exposure
• Opportunity for a senior level executive or ELC member to provide keynote remarks during ceremony, up to seven-minutes, highlighting company commitment to next generations of leadership and diversity.
• Recognition as the Scholar’s Pinning Ceremony sponsor during the Annual Recognition Gala program.
Scholar Reception Sponsor:
• Branding at the reception and remarks provided by corporate executives
• Option to participate as career fair exhibitor during Honors Symposium
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POTENTIAL SPONSORS:
If you are interested in any of the packages, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form . Contact sponsorship@elcinfo.com with questions. Please include your name, position, company name, email address and phone number when emailing sponsorship@elcinfo.com .
DISCLAIMER
*Note: While The ELC is committed to upholding the advertisement of the benefits outlined above in good faith, benefits are subject to change prior to contractual obligation should the ELC deem such changes necessary. Any revisions to terms after full execution of a formal contract or terms & conditions agreement will be communicated in advance by ELC in writing.
Beverage and/or product sponsors who offer brands not provided by the venue for a given program are accountable for the expenses related to product placement, product shipping and corkage fees.
We do not offer a la carte or customized sponsorship packages without a minimum spend of 300K.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please complete the ELC 2024 Sponsorship Interest Form.
