Unless specified, all events take place in locations within Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW,
Washington, DC 20001
Ticketed Event Tickets are available for sale online at registration site (until capacity is reached).
(IO) Invitation Only Event: A printed invitation will be provided to invited guests.
| Tuesday September 15, 2026 | | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | P/CEO Stakeholder Leadership Summit | 145B |
| 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Registration*** – Early Badge Pick Up (Speakers, Sponsors) Recommended for early Wed entry |
East Salon/204C |
| Wednesday September 16, 2026 | | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am - 7:00 pm | Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help) | East Salon |
| 8:00 am - 10:30am | CBC Spouses Community Breakfast and Health Fair*** | TBD |
| 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Professional Development Series | WCC |
| 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Issue Forums & Established Braintrusts check website (cbcfinc.org/alc) for full schedule |
WCC |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Opening Press Conference | TBD |
| 11:30 am - 7:00 pm | Exhibit Showcase Open & Ribbon Cutting | Hall D |
| 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Block Party/Fashion Show | Hall D |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Verizon Corporate Lounge Opening | 204AB |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | ALC New Attendee Welcome & Information | WCC |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ALC Co-Chairs Reception | Hall D Concourse |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | ALC Welcome Reception honoring the members of the CBC | Hall D Spotlight Stage |
| 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Comedy Night*** (Ticketed) | Ballroom C |
| 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Alumni Association Networking Reception (Ticketed) | Ballroom C |
| Thursday September 17, 2026 | | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am - 7:00 pm | Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help) | East Salon |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am | ALC National Townhall Meeting | Ballroom AB |
| 9:00 am - 7:00 pm | Exhibit Showcase Open | Hall D |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | CBCF College Fair & Panels | Hall D Concourse |
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Issue Forums & Established Braintrusts check website (cbcfinc.org/alc) for full schedule |
WCC |
| 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Block Party/Fashion Show | Hall D |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CBC Chair Leadership Reception (IO) (7:30 - 9:30 pm) | Portrait Gallery Great Hall + Luce (F St. NW & 8th St.) |
| 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Gospel Extravaganza | United House of Prayer – UHOP (601 M. St. NW) |
| 8:00 pm - 12:00 am | The Sojourner Truth Legacy Project Reception (9:30pm12am) | Portrait Gallery (F St. NW & 8th St.) |
| Friday September 18, 2026 | | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help) | East Salon |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Issue Forums & Established Braintrusts check website (cbcfinc.org/alc) for full schedule |
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| 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Exhibit Showcase Open | Hall D |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Career Fair | Hall D Concourse |
| 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Block Party/Fashion Show | Hall D |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | CAC Reception | 204 AB |
| | Endowment Reception (IO) - TBD (Merrill Lynch) | TBD |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CBCF Chair & BOD Legacy Reception (IO) | TBD |
| 9:00 pm - 1:00 am | The Black Party (Ticketed) | Hamilton Hotel (1001 14th St. NW) |
| Saturday September 19, 2026 | | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am - 12:00 pm | Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help) | East Salon |
| 7:30 am - 10:00 am | Day of Healing Prayer Breakfast (doors open at 7:00 am) | Hall E |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Exhibit Showcase | Hall D |
| 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Online Phoenix Award Tickets Will Call | East Salon |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Phoenix Awards VIP Reception (IO) | Hall D |
| 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner (doors open at 6:00pm) | Hall E |
| 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm | Official Phoenix Awards After Party | Hall D |
| Sunday September 20, 2026 | | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 2:30 pm | Donald M. Payne Sr. Foreign Policy Fellowship Cruise | Pier 4 - City Cruises (580 Water St. SW) |