NYC's Top Networking, Professional Development, Career Events this Week (10.16.23)
Jada Pinkett Smith Book Signing, NYC Tech Week, NAN Triumph Awards, Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Apollo Theater + more great networking events in NYC this week
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Welcome to this week’s edition of the LEVELUP in NYC Newsletter! We are NYC’s #1 source for learning about NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and CAREER events! We help you build your network, make connections for job opportunities, and find leads/clients for your business. By going to these events, you will be able to grow your network, which increases your networth!
This week there are some star-studded networking opportunities in NYC that most people in other cities only dream of being able to attend! Take advantage of these dope opportunities. When Alicia Keyes called this place the “Concrete jungle where dreams are made of…”, homegirl wasn’t lying.
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Top 5 Event Recommendations this Week
Below are my top 5 recommended networking, professional development, and career events this week. If you want more than these five events, be sure to scroll to the bottom of this email where you’ll find info on our VIP INSIDER’S LIST with 15-20+ more upcoming events (VIP INSIDER LIST access is FREE for a limited time).
Monday, October 16
Jada Pinkett Smith (Book Signing + Meet and Greet) in Conversation with Arianna Huffington - 10/16
Description: Join this special conversation series featuring Jada Pinkett Smith speaking about her life with Arianna Huffington and signing copies of her new book.
Why I Recommend: She’s been in the news a lot lately after sharing her truth. Come hear directly from the source and get your book signed. You never know who else might be in the room. Let’s just say, I think this event is going to “slap”. Forgive me, lol :-)
NYC Tech Week Events - 10/16-22
Description: There are 300+ NYC Tech events listed here alone. NY Tech week is huge! Here’s the link to a spreadsheet with all 300+ Events. You’re welcome ;-)
Why I Recommend: This will be Tech industry networking on steroids in NYC that whole week with thousands of tech professionals/founders/investors going to these events. If you work in Tech or want to work in Tech, this is your week to get out there and network!
National Action Network Triumph Awards - 10/16
Description: National Action Network’s 13th annual Triumph Awards 2023 will honor actor Leslie Odom, Jr. star of Hamilton and Purlie Victorious and many other films/plays.
Why I Recommend: You’ll be in the presence of greatness at this event. And it’s FREE!! They’ll also be honoring Fearless Fund cofounders Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons, the Anti-Defamation League’s Jonathan Greenblatt, U.S. Track & Field’s Max Siegel, and the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival’s Stephanie and Floyd Rance. The incomparable roster will be honored for their cultural, social, and philanthropic impact.
Thursday, October 19
Happy Our: A Career Kickback - NY #TechWeek Edition - 10/19
Description: This will be an evening of networking and career insights where you can connect with industry professionals, gain valuable advice, and expand your professional network.
Why I Recommend: This will be a great networking opportunity with other professionals of color. If you get a ticket, be sure to tell them that LEVELUP in NYC sent you!
Saturday, October 21
Black Entrepreneurs Day 2023 Event at Apollo Theater with Daymond John - 10/21
Description: Black Entrepreneurs Day is the ultimate celebration of Black business and entrepreneurship at the world famous Apollo Theater. This event will feature Black business icons including Cedric the Entertainer, Whoopi Goldberg, SHAQ, Anthony Anderson, and many more, plus a live musical performance from Rick Ross, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. Apply for free in-person tickets to attend the live taping on Oct. 21st. If you’re not able to snag a ticket, the event will be streamed online Nov 1st.
Why I Recommend: Just look at the inspiring lineup! In the words of the great scholar and philosopher, Jay-Z, “What more can I say?!”
(Want to see more events so you can plan ahead? Are tickets sold out for that cool event you REALLY wanted to attend but found out about too late? Check out our VIP INSIDER’S LIST below to learn about events well in advance. VIP INSIDER LIST Members will get an additional 15-20+ events each week! VIP Insiders will also have access to exclusive discount promo codes for events + other special benefits!)
The LEVELUP in NYC VIP INSIDER’S LIST: Upcoming Events
Here you will find 15-20+ upcoming events up to a month out to help you plan ahead and secure your spot early! (This section is free for a limited time but will eventually just be for our VIP Insider Members.)
The NYC Tech Gala with Andrew Yeung -10/16
Description: A Gala for tech professionals featuring a 3-course gourmet dinner, handcrafted cocktails, curated by award-winning chefs and sunset views.
Advertising Week New York 2023 Conference - 10/16-19
Description: Learn from industry leaders, discover new trends and network with advertising and marketing professionals from around the world at this huge conference.
Latinos in Tech: A Hispanic Heritage Month Event -10/17
Description: Manhattan Borough President Levine and partners are coming together to celebrate Latinos in tech and discuss efforts for access to opportunities and networking.
We Met IRL Speed Dating: Meet My Friend Edition - 10/17
Description: Welcome to our 5th edition of "Meet My Friend" Speed Dating to date in smaller friend-approved circles. Each ticket is for two people so ladies, bring a guy friend, and fellas bring a female friend! Let's make dating fun again!
Empowering Underrepresented Communities: How Tech Companies Are Making a Difference - NY #TechWeek - 10/18
Description: This event is a great opportunity for Black tech professionals and allies to come together, learn how tech companies work to make a difference in underrepresented communities, and network with each other.
Black Women Talk Tech Present Curating Community and Culture, A VIP Experience during AdWeek - 10/18
Description: Networking event for C-Suite executives and senior-level BIPOC individuals to collaborate and connect with intention. This is an exclusive opportunity to take part in the valuable exchange of ideas and forge meaningful partnerships with thought leaders and industry titans.
Description: You’ll meet people from New York’s nonprofit, B Corp, social entrepreneurship, freelance, and CSR spaces. The evening will include music, socially-conscious snacks and drinks, and meaningful discussions during facilitated networking.
NY Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer - 10/18
Description: NYREM is the #1 Real Estate Mixer in NYC. At this event you will meet Top Real Estate professionals in the industry.
NY Black MBA Black Men’s Forum - 10/19
Description: This event will bring together a collective of black men and allies interested in their well-being and advancement. Registration includes sessions on leadership, career & professional development, technology & innovation, finance & investment, entrepreneurship, health & wellness. It also includes a full lunch, free professional headshots, and surprise giveaways.
Shopify NY Presents: Strategies & Tools to Profitably Grow Your Brand - 10/19
Description: Darkroom and Shopify NY have partnered again to bring an insightful panel of brand owners and leaders from the NYC community to discuss the tools and blueprints they have used to achieve success.
Shopify NY Presents: Unlock the Power of TikTok for Your Business - 10/20
Description: Join us at Unlock the Power of TikTok for Business and embark on a journey toward leveraging TikTok as a powerful tool for your business success.
Tonight's Conversation LIVE & Uncut - 10/20-22
Description: The Tonight's Conversation Podcast is coming to for a LIVE recording experience. Join Ace Metaphor and some the nation's top love and relationship influencers for an evening of real, raw, and hilariously funny interactive conversations on all of your favorite relationship topics.
Greater NYC Black Nurses Association Annual Scholarship and Award Gala - 10/21
Description: Join us as we celebrate our local nurses. We will be awarding scholarships to the future generation of nurses and recognizing nurses who have gone above and beyond to support the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association's mission of promoting health equity. Dr. Launette Woolforde, Chief Nursing Officer, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Northwell Health, is our esteemed keynote speaker.
An Art Night Out - 10/21
Description: An eclectic & vibrant gallery experience to remember. Enjoy captivating art along side an open wine bar, food and live DJ set.
Let Us Descend A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward and Ta-Nehisi Coates - 10/24
Description: Two of America's most critically beloved authors, Jesmyn Ward and Ta-Nehisi Coates, meet on the historic stage of The Town Hall to celebrate the release of Ward's new novel, Let Us Descend. With special guests S. Epatha Merkerson and Naomi Pierre, and live performances by The Harlem Chamber Players. All tickets include a copy of the book.
Black Girl Game Night x Girl Code NYC presents: A Night on the Yard, a Homecoming-Themed Game Night - 10/25
Description: Black Girl Magic meets Homecoming. Black Girl Game Night and Girl Code NYC present an opportunity to celebrate homecoming in NYC for the girls who can't go on their own. We are bringing it back to our college days when you only needed a beer bong table and UNO cards to make it a great night.
Business Networking with NY BLACK MBA - 10/25
Description: Join us for complimentary drinks and appetizers, and an evening of engaging conversation with entrepreneurs from a range of industries. We also recommend dusting off your business cards or your digital cards!
Bronx Tech Hub Presents Bronx Networking Night - 10/26
Description: Join us for an evening of networking while we celebrate culture💪🏽. This event will be a chance to connect with media, creative, and tech professionals while testing your knowledge via Hip-Hop trivia. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity for career growth and vibes📱💡
The Pink Party: Fashion and Beauty Mixer - 10/26
Description: Still Jersey’s favorite mixer for young professionals, THE MIX IS BACK!!! Come fly as ever dressed in your pink, ready to mix and mingle with other young professionals, entrepreneurs, content creators, and more!
Where are All the Black People? A Diversity Conference and Career Fair - 10/26-27
Description: Since 2011, this conference has been uniting and amplifying Black voices within the advertising community. What began as a joking-but-not-joking remark at an agency party so many years ago has become the advertising community’s preeminent diversity conference and career fair, pushing back against the ad world’s diversity deficit.
Restored Men’s Retreat with Band of Brothers International -10/27-29
Description: It’ll be a weekend experience filled with Transformational discussion, devotion, break outs, activities, prayer & worship all focused to restore men back to God’s intention for their lives.
The Black Ivy Holiday Party - 12/16
Description: The Morehouse NYC & NJ Alumni Association’s 2nd Annual Holiday Party; Black Ivy! The simple purpose of the event is to bring together Black / African American professionals, alumni, community leaders, agents of change, tastemakers, and cultural architects.
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