Women Beyond Limits 2nd Annual Conference
A full day designed for Black women professionals and entrepreneurs who understand that relationships are part of the wealth strategy. Through curated conversations, structured networking, and practical experiences, attendees will build meaningful connections, exchange resources, and position themselves for new opportunities, partnerships, and long-term growth. This is not just another conference. It is a room designed for social capital to work in real time.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea
Anthropologist & Author of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible
Event Details
Event
Women Beyond Limits 2nd Annual Conference
Theme: Building Wealth Through Connections
A one-day interactive experience for Black women professionals and entrepreneurs who believe relationships are part of the wealth strategy. Every activity throughout the day is intentionally designed to help women build authentic connections, exchange resources, increase visibility, and create opportunities that can extend far beyond the conference itself.
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Location
- Embassy Suites · Concord, NC
Limited to 100 attendees.
Ticket Includes
- Full-day conference access
- Masterclass session with Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea
- Signed-copy opportunity of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible
- Lunch
- Access to the WBL Marketplace
- Business & Brand Showcase Table (optional to use)
- High-value networking opportunities
- $15 in WBL Marketplace Dollars
Attendance ROI
- 8+ hours of interactive networking and relationship building
- Full-day access to a live masterclass experience with Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea
- Access to 100 Black women professionals and entrepreneurs across industries
- Interactive activities designed to encourage authentic relationship building
- Marketplace visibility opportunities for businesses and professional brands
- Curated space for resource sharing, referrals, and collaboration
Keynote masterclass
Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea
Author of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible
Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea is a thought leader specializing in race, wealth, ethical entrepreneurship, and social good. After beginning her career at Goldman Sachs, she earned her dual Ph.D. in African American Studies and Sociocultural Anthropology from Yale University. Her work explores how Black professionals and entrepreneurs navigate capitalism, build wealth, and create opportunities that extend beyond individual success.
Her groundbreaking book, Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible, examines how Black visionaries across industries are reimagining capitalism through community, social good, and collective advancement.
At the 2026 Women Beyond Limits Conference, attendees will experience a live keynote masterclass centered around wealth culture, social capital, opportunity, and intentional participation in systems that shape economic growth.
Day of
A full day, structured for connection.
| Time | Block | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Marketplace & Morning Connections | Attendees arrive, explore the WBL Marketplace, connect with other women, and begin the day through intentional conversation and visibility opportunities. |
| 10:00 AM | Opening Experience | A collective welcome experience. |
| 10:30 AM | Keynote Masterclass | Live masterclass experience with Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea, author of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible. |
| 12:00 PM | Networking Lunch Experience | — |
| 1:15 PM | Interactive Relationship-Building Experiences | Structured activities and conversations focused on authentic connection, collaboration, visibility, and social capital development. |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Marketplace Experience | Final opportunities to connect, exchange information, support businesses, and intentionally circulate dollars within the room before the close of the conference. |
Marketplace
Your Showcase Table
Included with every conference ticket is a showcase table that gives you the option to present your products, services, or current work directly within the room.
This is where we actively circulate our dollars. Instead of just networking, you have the opportunity to be seen, supported, and paid. Women in the room are not only learning about what you do — they are in a position to invest, purchase, and refer.
Participation is optional, but if you have something to offer, this is your opportunity to turn presence into possibility.
Why use your table
- Present your work without the typical vendor cost — tables like this often range from $125 to $350 at other events
- Connect directly with women in the room who are in a position to purchase, refer, or collaborate
- Practice clearly communicating what you do in a live, supportive environment
- Increase your opportunity to earn through the circulation of WBL Dollars within the room
A 6-week vendor readiness experience
Marketplace Accelerator
- Capacity
- Limited to 8 participants
- Dates
- August 11 – September 15, 2026
- Schedule
- Tuesdays · Zoom · 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST
The Marketplace Accelerator is a 6-week virtual program designed for conference participants who plan to use their table in the Circulation Room.
This experience helps you prepare before you enter the room — refining how you present your work, clarifying your offer, and strengthening how you communicate with potential clients and collaborators. You will receive structured guidance, feedback, and the opportunity to practice, so you arrive ready to be seen, understood, and engaged.
Participants also receive early access to the attendee list for pre-conference engagement and priority table selection within the Circulation Room.
Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027.
A discounted hotel room block is available for conference attendees. Hotel details are shared after registration and are available upon request. Complimentary on-site parking is available.
Event Overview
Event
Women Beyond Limits 2nd Annual Conference
Theme: Building Wealth Through Connections
A one-day interactive experience for Black women professionals and entrepreneurs who believe relationships are part of the wealth strategy. Every activity throughout the day is intentionally designed to help women build authentic connections, exchange resources, increase visibility, and create opportunities that can extend far beyond the conference itself.
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Location
- Embassy Suites · Concord, NC
Limited to 100 attendees.
Ticket Includes
- Full-day conference access
- Masterclass session with Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea
- Signed-copy opportunity of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible
- Lunch
- Access to the WBL Marketplace
- Business & Brand Showcase Table (optional to use)
- High-value networking opportunities
- $15 in WBL Marketplace Dollars
Attendance ROI
- 8+ hours of interactive networking and relationship building
- Full-day access to a live masterclass experience with Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea
- Access to 100 Black women professionals and entrepreneurs across industries
- Interactive activities designed to encourage authentic relationship building
- Marketplace visibility opportunities for businesses and professional brands
- Curated space for resource sharing, referrals, and collaboration
Masterclass
Keynote masterclass
Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea
Author of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible
Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea is a thought leader specializing in race, wealth, ethical entrepreneurship, and social good. After beginning her career at Goldman Sachs, she earned her dual Ph.D. in African American Studies and Sociocultural Anthropology from Yale University. Her work explores how Black professionals and entrepreneurs navigate capitalism, build wealth, and create opportunities that extend beyond individual success.
Her groundbreaking book, Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible, examines how Black visionaries across industries are reimagining capitalism through community, social good, and collective advancement.
At the 2026 Women Beyond Limits Conference, attendees will experience a live keynote masterclass centered around wealth culture, social capital, opportunity, and intentional participation in systems that shape economic growth.
Agenda
Day of
A full day, structured for connection.
| Time | Block | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Marketplace & Morning Connections | Attendees arrive, explore the WBL Marketplace, connect with other women, and begin the day through intentional conversation and visibility opportunities. |
| 10:00 AM | Opening Experience | A collective welcome experience. |
| 10:30 AM | Keynote Masterclass | Live masterclass experience with Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea, author of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible. |
| 12:00 PM | Networking Lunch Experience | — |
| 1:15 PM | Interactive Relationship-Building Experiences | Structured activities and conversations focused on authentic connection, collaboration, visibility, and social capital development. |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Marketplace Experience | Final opportunities to connect, exchange information, support businesses, and intentionally circulate dollars within the room before the close of the conference. |
Marketplace
Marketplace
Your Showcase Table
Included with every conference ticket is a showcase table that gives you the option to present your products, services, or current work directly within the room.
This is where we actively circulate our dollars. Instead of just networking, you have the opportunity to be seen, supported, and paid. Women in the room are not only learning about what you do — they are in a position to invest, purchase, and refer.
Participation is optional, but if you have something to offer, this is your opportunity to turn presence into possibility.
Why use your table
- Present your work without the typical vendor cost — tables like this often range from $125 to $350 at other events
- Connect directly with women in the room who are in a position to purchase, refer, or collaborate
- Practice clearly communicating what you do in a live, supportive environment
- Increase your opportunity to earn through the circulation of WBL Dollars within the room
Marketplace Accelerator
A 6-week vendor readiness experience
Marketplace Accelerator
- Capacity
- Limited to 8 participants
- Dates
- August 11 – September 15, 2026
- Schedule
- Tuesdays · Zoom · 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST
The Marketplace Accelerator is a 6-week virtual program designed for conference participants who plan to use their table in the Circulation Room.
This experience helps you prepare before you enter the room — refining how you present your work, clarifying your offer, and strengthening how you communicate with potential clients and collaborators. You will receive structured guidance, feedback, and the opportunity to practice, so you arrive ready to be seen, understood, and engaged.
Participants also receive early access to the attendee list for pre-conference engagement and priority table selection within the Circulation Room.
Event Venue
Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027.
A discounted hotel room block is available for conference attendees. Hotel details are shared after registration and are available upon request. Complimentary on-site parking is available.