Today at Noon: Friday Luncheon: A Fireside Chat with Producer Will Packer
Join us for a conversation with Will Packer, the powerhouse Hollywood producer behind this summer's mega-hit N.W. A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, which grossed an astounding $60.2 million during its opening weekend and has made over $111 million to date, making it the biggest ever August debut for an R-rated movie and the best opening weekend for a music biopic – ever. Packer has established himself as one of Hollywood’s blockbuster hit makers with seven of his films opening number one at the box office. His next film, Ride Along 2, will debut in theaters on January 15, 2016. Packer will be interviewed by actress and entertainer Nicole Ari Parker.
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, Valencia Ballroom
Open to Full Conference registrants, Institutes registrants and those with tickets.

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Tonight: MBA Live! Get on the List Now
Everyone has worked hard all week, and we want you to enjoy yourselves before you head home. Make sure you join us for MBA Live tomorrow night, for the concert, after party and complimentary cocktails for attendees. Don't miss out on the action! Visit pepsimbalive.guestcode.com to get on the list before it's too late!

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Today's Events

Bag & Coat Check and Remote Airline Check-in
Orange County Convention Center, Near NBMBAA Registration
6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NBMBAA Partners with BAGS VIP!

NBMBAA is pleased to offer two new services this year:
Bag & Coat Check
Lighten your load while at the Convention Center by letting Bags VIP take care of any luggage, laptops, coats, or other personal items that weigh you down. It's safe, secure and makes your experience that much easier.
Remote Airline Check-in
NBMBAA is making it convenient for you to check your luggage and receive your boarding pass right from the Convention Center.

• No more loading heavy bags into a shuttle, taxi or rental car
• No more waiting in long check-in lines at the airport
• No more leaving hours early for the airport

Registration Desk Hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), West Registration Concourse - Right

NBMBAA Career Success Network^® Center
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OCCC, WB1-WB3 (Inside the NBMBAA Employment Network®)

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Meet the Experts Sessions sponsored by




NEW This Year! - TECHBar and Digital Lounge
OCCC, Across from 204C
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

NBMBAA Employment Network^®
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
OCCC, WB1-WB3


GENERAL SESSIONS

TECHByte Session – LinkedIn for Career Advancement
8:15 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.
OCCC, 204C

TECHByte Session – 10 Apps for Productivity
8:45 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
OCCC, 204C

Career Expo Hours – All Access
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OCCC, WA1-WA3

GENERAL SESSIONS

TECHByte Session – New Ways of Doing Research
9:15 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
OCCC, 204C

Ascension: Mastering Leadership to Get to the Top!
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
OCCC, W304GH

Black Women Ready to Lead... Are You Ready?
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
OCCC, W307ABC

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Strategize to Win!
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
OCCC, W304EF

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Friday Luncheon
A Fireside Chat with Producer Will Packer
OCCC, Valencia Ballroom

Sponsored by



GENERAL SESSION

TECHByte Session – Note Taking and Capturing Data – Speech and Handwriting Recognition
2:15 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
OCCC, 204C

Why MBAs Should Consider Project Management Certification
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
OCCC, W202AB

Career Success Network® Demonstration
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
OCCC, W204AB

Men's and Women's Forum: Who Makes a Better Leader: A Man or a Woman?
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
OCCC, 203ABC

TECHByte Session – LinkedIn for Career Advancement
4:30 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
OCCC, 204C

NBMBAA® Membership Meeting
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel, Executive Ballroom H
NBMBAA® Members only

Hospitality Receptions
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel and Hilton Orlando
Check the NBMBAA App for a list of current receptions and room locations.

MBA Live! Featuring T-Pain and DJ Khaled
9:00 p.m. - Midnight
Hard Rock Live

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Text or Donate Online to Support the NBMBAA Leaders of Tomorrow^® Endowment Fund
Help us meet our $100,000 Conference goal in support of the $1 million LOT Endowment Fund. To make your donation today, text LOT space and YOUR donation amount to 50155. Hit send, and follow the instructions to complete your donation.

You can also visit www.nbmbaa.org/donations. Click on LOT Endowment Fund. Enter your donation amount. Complete the required boxes and credit card information to make your donation. Click the MAKE A DONATION box to complete your transaction.

Every little bit helps. Support and empower our future leaders!

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Download the NBMBAA^® App
Keep NBMBAA® at your fingertips by downloading our App to your tablet and smartphone. It's the only place to get room locations for this year's sessions and the best place to get the most up-to-date Conference changes. Enable push notifications to see special events, opportunities from exhibitors and more!
Download from your App store

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Coming Saturday


Central Florida Chapter Leads & Links Golf Tournament
Golf, Tennis and Spa Fundraiser
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Take advantage of the fresh Florida air and join us for golf, tennis or spa relaxation. You'll have the opportunity to network with business leaders from all over the country while supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow® Program and NBMBAA Central Florida Chapter Programming.

Get Tickets Now!




NEW! MBA Day Escape
Presented by The National Black MBA Association® & Insights Marketing
Doors open at 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

RSVP by Friday September 25th @ 2PM (EST)
events@insights-mpc.com

Location:
Blue Martini (Complimentary Admission)
The Pointe Orlando
9101 International Blvd.
Orlando FL

 

Don't Miss the NBMBAA^® Annual Membership Meeting
Come and network with fellow members, NBMBAA® leadership and chapter presidents and hear an annual update about the organization.
Today at 5:30 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel, Executive Ballroom H

 

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