The Official Lineup for 2025 BET Experience Industry Talks
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The Future of Urban Gaming: Finding Your Way in a Billion Dollar Industry Panelists:
Dante Simpson (ESPAT)
Ryan Johnson (cXmmunity Media)
Anika Howard (Wondr Nation)
Aerial Powers (Team Liquid)
Ink and Identity: Telling Stories in Our Own Skin
Panelists:
Melody Mitchell
Miryan Lumpini
Dave Morris
Devonne Foxworth
The Business of Urban Hollywood: From Idea to Greenlight
Panelists:
Dallas Jackson (Writer, Director, Producer | DJ Classicz)
Benny Boom (Director | Gorilla Flix, Inc.)
Nneka Onuorah (Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Television Producer, and Activist)
Courtney Glaudé (Filmmaker | Courtney Glaudé Studios / Tyler Perry Studios)
Culture Class Panel Panelists:
Darryl Vega
TravQue
Zoe Spencer
Sonia Barbie
Tech Comes to Town: How AI, Data, & Tech Are Transforming Music, TV, and Film Panelists:
Nicky Saunders (Deeper Than The Brand)
Cliff Worley (Kapor Capital)
Yaz Castillo
Maya Smith (The Doux)
Legacy & Leverage: The Urban Investment Playbook Panelists:
Dr. Jatali Bellanton (BMU Meta / Brilliant Minds Unite)
Ted Reid (Morgan Stanley)
Marlon Nichols (MAC Venture Capital)
Baron Davis (Investor)
The Culture Made This: Founders, Faces, and Futures Panelists:
Melissa Butler (The Lip Bar)
Judy Harris-Dupart (Kaleidoscope Beauty)
Karleen Roy (Vanity Group)
Courtney Adeleye- (Watch & Sea Beauty)
Owning the Wave: Monetizing Urban Culture in the U.S. and Across the Continent Panelists:
Craig King (The Real Rap Plug)
Abdul Karim Abdullah (AfroFuture)
Jhordan Gibbs (Milk & Cookies Music Festival)
Ms. Boucie Phiew Hlatshwayo (Senior Policy Advisor: Creative Cultural Industry, Technology and Intra-Africa Trade)
The New Blueprint: Thriving as a Music Executive in a Changing Industry Panelists:
Charlene Thomas (Replay)
Danielle Sanders (NCSI)
Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod (Republic Records)
Jason Kpana (TIDAL)
Careers in Sports: Breaking In, Standing Out, and Shaping the Game
Panelists:
Dwight Michell (AGENT)
Jenovia Joy Wilson (NFLPA Agent)
Janerika Owens (Sports Journalist)
Cedric Shine (Strivers Agency)
Alexis Belton (Professional Golfer & Entrepreneur)
Booked & Busy: The Business of Dance Panelists:
Laurianne Gibson (Choreographer & Creative Director)
Morgan Desir (Professional Dancer)
Sean Bankhead (Choreographer & Director)
Tacir Roberson (Professional Dancer)
Kev on Stage: Fireside Conversation with Mike Muse Speaker: KevOnStage
How to Launch Your Music Career Independently Panelists:
Eddie Blackmon (ONErpm)
Martin Moor (UnitedMasters)
Dwight Lazarus (Spotify)
Sierra Lever (Amazon Music)
David Banner (Rapper and Record Producer)
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WAYMAKER MEN’S SUMMIT AT BETX REVEALS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF SPEAKERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS
Taking place June 5 & 6, 2025, at The Beehive by SoLa Impact in South Los Angeles, WayMaker Men’s Summit at BETX will bring together influential voices across culture, business, sports, entertainment, activism and health and wellness.
This year’s summit will kick off Culture’s Biggest Week with two days of dynamic keynotes, panels, workshops, and exclusive sessions for this generation of Black changemakers and beyond. The powerhouse lineup includes:
- Andrew Hawkins – Former NFL Player, Sports Analyst, Entrepreneur
- Anré Williams – Senior Executive Advisor, American Express
- Ben Crump – Attorney, Civil Rights Activist, Social Justice Advocate, WayMaker Trailblazer Awardee
- Big Boy – Radio Personality
- Matt “Bk” Augustin – Creative Content Lead, Digital & Experiential Team, Hartbeat Productions
- Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh – Host of For The Fellas, Media Personality
- Busta Rhymes – Recording Artist, Lifetime Achievement BET Award Honoree (2023)
- Charles Jenkins – Faith Leader, Recording Artist
- Chief Royal Ramey – Firefighter, WayMaker Making a Difference Award Honoree Community Leader
- David Banner – Recording Artist, Actor, Activist, Entrepreneur
- Derek Luke – Actor
- Dr. Courtney Hollowell – Urologist, Medical Expert
- Dr. Dave Montgomery – Cardiologist, Health Advocate
- Dr. Jamal Bryant – American Minister, Author, Faith Leader
- Dr. Marcus Collins – Cultural Translator, Marketer, Brand Strategist
- Darryl Spencer – Founder, Crowned Skin
- Eric A. White – Designer + Celebrity Stylist, Damari
- Etienne Maurice – CEO of WalkGood LA, Social Impact Entrepreneur
- Jason Wilson – Motivational Speaker, Author, Mental Health Advocate
- Joel Leon – Performer, Storyteller, Author
- Pastor Jon DeCuir – Pastor, Father, Vision Coach, Faith Leader
- Jordan Bentley – Entrepreneur, Owner of Hypland, Fashion Mogul
- Keir Gaines – Licensed Therapist, Mental Health Advocate
- Kirk Franklin – GRAMMY(r) Award-Winning Artist & Producer, BET Awards Ultimate Icon
- Michael Cooper Jr. – Actor
- Michael “Harry-O” Harris – Co-Founder and CEO, Death Row Records
- Michael Jai White – Actor, Martial Artist, Producer
- Michael Tubbs – Politician, Special Advisor to the Governor of California
- Norense – Mental Health Advocate, Mind Bully Podcast
- Nick Cannon – Media Mogul, Actor, Producer
- Phil Handy – NBA Coach, Sports Leadership Expert
- Ray Goulbourne – EVP of Broadcast Media Sales, BET Media Group
- Richard Gay – COO, Live Nation Urban
- Richelieu Dennis – Entrepreneur, Investor, Founder & Executive Chair, Sundial Group
- Scott Mills – President & CEO, BET Media Group
- Sean Williams – Founder & CEO, Dad Gang
- Shawn Gee – President, Live Nation Urban
- Skyh Black – Actor, Producer
- Terrence J – Actor & Television Presenter
- Vic Mensa – Artist, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- Wallo – Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur
Summit Hosts: Louis Carr, Ian Michael Brock, Dometi Pongo, Kenny Burns (Podcast), Charmaine Bey (Red Carpet)
Summit Emcee: Gary “G-Thang” Johnson
DJs: DJ Earry Hall, DJ Kaptain, DJ TWiNN, DJ WattyJay
Registration for the WayMaker Men’s Summit at BETX is NOW OPEN (Click Ticket Image)
Welcome to the official WayMaker Men’s Summit & Teen Summit Registration Page! Whether you’re an individual attendee, part of a group, a teen participant, a mentor, a volunteer, a vendor, a content creator, or a member of the media—this is where you register. All passes for both summits are listed below, so find the one that fits you best and secure your spot today. Somebody has to be great… Why not you?
