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1 02/04/2018 THE 21 st ANNUAL WALL STREET PROJECT ECONOMIC SUMMIT THE FINANCIAL EMANCIPATION OF PEOPLE OF COLORHONORARY CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) Cynthia D. DiBartolo, Esq., Chairperson, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce & Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO, Tigress Financial Partners LLC Janice Mathis, President and CEO, National Council of Negro Women Suzanne Shank, Chairwoman and CEO, Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co., LLC PRESTIGIOUS GALA CHAIR Robert Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, VISTA Equity Partners HONORARY GALA CO-CONVENER Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder, National Action Network Sheraton Hotel 811 7th Ave – 3 rd Floor New York, NY 10019 (Last updated February 4, 2018, 3:00 pm EST)

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HONORARY CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)

Cynthia D. DiBartolo, Esq., Chairperson, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce &

Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO, Tigress Financial Partners LLC

Janice Mathis, President and CEO, National Council of Negro Women

Suzanne Shank, Chairwoman and CEO, Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co., LLC

PRESTIGIOUS GALA CHAIR

Robert Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, VISTA Equity Partners

HONORARY GALA CO-CONVENER Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder, National Action Network

Sheraton Hotel

811 7th Ave – 3rd Floor New York, NY 10019

(Last updated February 4, 2018, 3:00 pm EST)

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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT: “A TOWN HALL ON THE STATE OF BLACK WALL STREET” (FREE BUT MUST BE PREREGISTERED) Join Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and a range of influential thinkers, analysts, and citizen leaders as part of this free pre-conference opener that will provide insight into how African Americans and other people of color are faring when it comes to diversity and inclusion on corporate boards, and in the C-Suite. Given that 50 years have passed since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and the Poor Peoples Movement toward equity continues to persist, hear the latest data on how African Americans are faring when it comes to employment, wealth, corporate diversity and inclusion from the boardroom to the C-Suite, and entrepreneurship. The Town Hall will preview the challenges and opportunities to be discussed as part of the 21st Anniversary Wall Street Economic Project Summit. Moderator: Mark Thompson, Award Winning Radio Host, Sirius XM

Panelists: • Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Founder and CEO, Rainbow PUSH Coalition • Ron Busby, President and CEO, US Black Chambers, Inc. (Confirmed) • Dr. Julianne Malveaux, President PUSH/Excel (Confirmed) • Marc Morial, President, National Urban League (Confirmed) • Rev. Al Sharpton, CEO and Founder, National Action Network (Confirmed) • Minor Sinclair, Regional Director, OxFam (Confirmed)

DATE: February 7, 2018 TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm LOCATION: Sheraton Times Square, New York, NY THIS EVENT IS FREE! ATTENDEES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.

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DAY ONE - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Every Platform and Idea Matters: Millennials, Entrepreneurs and Other Key Influencers 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM SUMMIT REGISTRATION

9:15 am – 10:15 am

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS PLENARY “FINDING SUCCESS ON WALL STREET – THE DOs and THE DON’Ts” Session Description: In this session, attendees will hear what it takes to break into the largest financial industries. The session will introduce and engage Wall Street professionals and other power brokers who will share their pathways to success and professional challenges. Moderator: Sharon Epperson, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, CNBC (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Cynthia DiBartolo, Esq., Tigress Financial Partners. LLC, formerly with Citigroup (Confirmed) • Mary Caracappa, Managing Director, Firm Strategy and Execution, Morgan Stanley

(Confirmed) • Maurice Coleman, SVP, Bank of America (Confirmed) • Ward Corbett, Founder and Managing Partner, Catalyst Partners (Confirmed) • Robert Ross, SVP, Wells Fargo (Confirmed)

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

RAINBOW PUSH PRESS CONFERENCE Press Conference – “50 Years after the Assassination of Dr. King: The Struggle Continues for Freedom, Equity, and Inclusion in Corporate America” (MEDIA INVITED) Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Founder, Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Confirmed) Ron Busby, President and CEO, US Black Chambers (Confirmed) Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League (Confirmed) Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder, National Action Network (Confirmed)

10:30 am – 12:15 pm

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS TRACK “SPEED NETWORKING WITH FINANCE PROFESSIONALS & RECRUITERS” Attendees will engage in speed networking with financial professionals and recruiters. All college and graduate students welcomed to attend. Attendees should bring a general cover letter and resume. Suggested Topics/Speakers: *TABLE 1: Creating your Elevator Speech – David Day, National Director of Economic Development and Corporate Relations, Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Confirmed) & Erike Mayo, Employment Counselor and resident Entrepreneur Coach for Queens Public Library & Certified Small Business Development Consultant and Instructor, NYC Department of Small Business Services (Confirmed) *TABLE 2: Craig Simmons, Director, Capital Markets, Drexel Hamilton & Janet Derrick, CEO, Derrick Walker International, Ltd. (Confirmed) *TABLE 3: Jerel Ross, Manager, Consumer Analytics, Nielson & Cynthia DiBartolo, Esq., Chairperson, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce; Founder, Chairwoman and CEO, Tigress Financial Partners, LLC (Confirmed) *TABLE 4: Mary Caracappa, Managing Director, Firm Strategy and Inclusion, Morgan Stanley (Confirmed) *TABLE 5: Carolina Silva, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. (Confirmed) *TABLE 6: Courtney Richards, Regional Banking Branch Manager and Sherkera Green, Regional Banking District Manager, Wells Fargo(Confirmed)

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm NETWORKING BREAK

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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

OPENING LUNCH “ONE THOUSAND CHURCHES CONNECTED (OTCC) AND THE WALL STREET PROJECT - 2018 MINISTERS’ LUNCHEON” Faith leaders, community advocates, and bank executives will emphasize the importance of churches having a role in the development and re-development of their communities; examine the pivotal role the church must take in being the economic driver and facilitator of economic development; discuss the resources needed by faith-based organizations to be more actively involved in social justice, advancing technology access, voter registration/education/mobilization, and healthcare for the least, downtrodden, and the poor. HOST: Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder, National Action Network (Confirmed) SPONSOR GREETINGS: Deborah Smith, SVP/Northeast Community Affairs Manager, Wells Fargo Foundation (Confirmed) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 1000 CHURCHES CONNECTED & GOOGLE PARTNERSHIP (presented by Lyle “Butch” Wing, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Project) Moderator: Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor, Friendship-West Church, Dallas, Texas (Confirmed) HONOREES:

• Pastor Amy Butler, Senior Minister, Riverside Church, NYC (Confirmed) • Dr. James C. Perkins, National President Progressive Baptist Convention, Detroit, MI

(Confirmed) • Bishop Lawrence Reddick, III, Senior Bishop, CME Church, Dallas, TX (Confirmed) • Bishop McKinley Young, Senior Bishop, AME Church 3rd District, Presiding Prelate

(Confirmed)

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2:30 PM – 2:50 PM

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF SPONSORS Remarks:

• Bonita Parker, Chief Operating Officer, Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Confirmed) • Cynthia DiBartolo, Esq., Chairperson, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce & Founder,

Chairwoman, and Chief Executive Officer, Tigress Financial Partners, LLC (Confirmed) • Janice Mathis, President and CEO, National Council of Negro Women (Confirmed)

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM TRAVEL TIME TO NEXT SESSION / NETWORKING 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

“TECH INNOVATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA, ADVERTISING, AND MARKETING” [IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLLING OUT] Session Description: In this session, attendees will understand the importance of the rapidly evolving marketing landscape where traditional advertising and marketing is being replaced by influencer marketing, social marketing, search marketing and uses consumer data in ways that were impossible just ten years ago. Learn how agencies, brands and nimble businesses are navigating this new playing field, and learn about important tools for identifying target consumers and analyzing your marketing impacts. Moderator: Munson Steed, CEO, Steed Media Group, Inc. (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Joe Anthony, Agency Lead and CEO, The Hero Group (Confirmed) • Daniel Cherry III, Chief Strategy Officer, Translation, LLC (Confirmed) • Steve Cobb, Co-Founder, Hashtag Sports (Confirmed) • Monique Nelson, Chairman and CEO, Uniworld (Confirmed)

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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

“FINANCING AND SECURING THE FUTURE OF HBCUs: A CONVERSATION WITH LEADERS” Session Description: In this session, hear from HBCU leaders who are leveraging public and private financial resources to ensure the sustainability and growth of their respective institutions. HBCU Presidents and Chief Operating Officers will engage a lively conversation around what’s in store for their growth. As the White House initiative on HBCUs continues, hear from the administration’s new HBCU leader about his plans to extend the reach of these vital institutions to communities of color. Moderator: David Johns, Executive Director, National Black Justice Coalition (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Glenda Baskin Glover, President, Tennessee State University (Confirmed) • Dr. Ronald Johnson, President, Clark Atlanta University (Confirmed) • David Wilson, President Morgan State University (Confirmed)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

“OPTIMIZING “BUSINESS CAPITAL” AND “RELATIONSHIP CAPITAL” TO DEVELOP WINNING BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN CORPORATE CONTRACTS” Session Description: Elite investment bankers and professional service providers still find it difficult to secure corporate opportunities, despite proven business performance. In this panel, hear from experienced “deal makers” addressing how service professionals, lawyers, accountants, and other financial securities leaders can reduce if not eliminate entry barriers to large corporate opportunities. Panelists will also share strategies for navigating and resolving these challenges. Moderator: James Haddon, Managing Partner and Head of Strategic Marketing, Ramirez & Co., Inc. (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Sheila Brooks, Founder, President and CEO, SRB Communications (Confirmed) • Robert Greene, President and CEO, National Association of Investment Companies confirmed

(Confirmed) • David E. Ourlicht, Managing Director and Advisor to the Chairman, GAMCO Asset

Management (Confirmed) • Emmett Vaughn, Small Business Liaison Officer, Exelon (Confirmed)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

“FINDING EARLY STAGE CAPITAL, LOANS, AND ALTERNATIVE FINANCING TO FUND YOUR BUSINESS” [IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLLING OUT]

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Session Description: In this session, attendees will understand the importance of early stage capital and the criteria to secure venture equity funding or loans to fund young businesses. Participants will discuss what investors expect to see in the management team, the business plan and any early achievements or traction a young business might demonstrate. We will also explore the various stages of financial investment and the keys to developing relationships with potential partners. Moderator: Munson Steed, CEO, Steed Media Group, Inc. (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Ron Busby, President and CEO, US Black Chambers, Inc. (Confirmed) • Ita Ekpoudom. Founder and CEO, Tigress Ventures (Confirmed) • Michael Lythcott, Uplift Equity Partners (Confirmed) • Tony Thomas, General Partner, Syncom Venture Management (Confirmed) • Gregg Walker, Venture Capital (Confirmed)

5:00 PM – 5:10 PM TRAVEL TIME TO NEXT SESSION / NETWORKING 5:10 PM – 6:20 PM

PLENARY SESSION “AFTER THE CHEERING STOPS: EXAMINING LIFE BEYOND THE PLAYING FIELD AND ATHLETE DEALMAKERS IN BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPY, AND ADVOCACY” Professional athletes have become much more than phenomenal players within their respective sports. With the evolving and expanding mindset of players to utilize their platform for maximum impact, this session will focus on the incredible achievements of athletes beyond the playing field in the areas business, technology, financial services, and philanthropy. Speakers will share their stories of wins and losses throughout the transition process, and the insights they have gained to propel them into positions of significance, stability and success. Valuable insights will be shared on how players should be supported as they prepare for their post-careers, as well as information on resources and opportunities available to professional and amateur athletes as well as their families. The workshop will also uplift how players are using their position to link themselves and others to meaningful business opportunities, as well as contributing to significant community engagement, social activism and global impact. Moderator: Pastor Joseph Bryant, National Sports Director, Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Confirmed)

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Panelists:

• Pasha Cook, Pro Athlete Transition Coach & Brand Development Expert (Confirmed) • Isaac Jones, Former NFL Player, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch (Confirmed) • Duane Kinnon, Former NFL Player (NY Giants); President and Executive Director, Boys and

Girls Club of Syracuse; Community Leader, NYC Mayor’s Office of Technology (Confirmed) • Dr. Richard Lapchick, Chair of the DeVos Sports Business Management Program; Director,

Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports; President, The Institute for Sport and Social Justice (Confirmed)

• Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, Former NBA Player (Confirmed) • Nicole Watson, ESPN & HBO Sports Producer; Spokesperson & Recruiter, Next College

Student Athlete (Confirmed) • Jason Williams, Former NBA Player, Founder- Treatment/Wellness Center (Confirmed)

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

OPENING RECEPTION “RAINBOW PUSH COALITION WALL STREET GAME CHANGERS RECEPTION” Come network and celebrate the achievement of business and community game changers at this reception. HOST: Bonita Parker, Chief Operating Officer, Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Confirmed) SPONSOR GREETINGS: John A. Catsimatidis, Owner, President, Chairman, and CEO, Gristides Food (Confirmed via Video) SPONSOR GREETINGS: Georgette “Gigi” Dixon, Senior Vice President and Director of National Partnerships, Wells Fargo (Confirmed) SPECIAL GUEST AND HONOREES: Dr. Ben Chavis CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Marcell Cooke Mother of Sequana Joi "SJ 24" Cooke-Harris - First African American Female Road Racer killed on set of Deadpool 2

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Ky Dele Founder, The Made Man Initiative Wanda Durant On behalf of the “Mothers of the NBA,” Mother of Golden State Warriors NBA Player Kevin Durant Michael K. Williams Award Winning Actor (The Wire, Boardwalk Empire), Dancer, Reporter LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: THE RAKIEM WALKER PROJECT (New York, New York)

DAY TWO - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018 Theme: Building an Inclusive Equity Agenda to Promote Economic Empowerment 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM SUMMIT REGISTRATION 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (Program starts at 8:45 am)

RAINBOW PUSH COALITION BREAKFAST AND URBAN POLICY PLENARY SESSION “OPPORTUNITIES FOR URBAN AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION IN THIS NEW ERA” [IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION] Hear from leading U.S. mayors, elected and appointed officials, and thought leaders who will explore issues related to raising financing for new projects that bring economic development to their diverse communities. These distinguished leaders will share their thoughts on recent and future changes in federal and state policies that are helping or hindering growth for their respective communities, such as corporate tax policies, infrastructure plans, internet access, and social benefit programs. Moderator: Bakari Sellers, Correspondent, CNN (Confirmed) Remarks: Hugh E. Rowden, Senior Vice President, Community Relations Leader, Wells Fargo (Confirmed) Panelists:

• The Honorable Michael Duggan, Mayor, Detroit, MI (Confirmed) • The Honorable Jesse Hamilton, State Representative, IDC-Metropolitan/NY (Confirmed)

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• The Honorable Timothy Alan Simon, Esq. former Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission; Principal, TAS Strategies (Confirmed)

• The Honorable Karen Weaver, Mayor, Flint, MI (Confirmed) • The Honorable Randall Woodfin, Mayor, Birmingham, AL (Confirmed)

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Travel Time to Next Session/Networking Break 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

“PROGRESS, POTENTIAL AND THE POWER OF MINORITIES ON CORPORATE BOARDS” [IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLACK ENTERPRISE] Session Description: It is proven that a diverse board will set the stage for the development of more innovative, competitive companies in the global environment. Increased black board participation helps drive the advancement of global business by recruiting a new brand of leadership talent to corporate America. However, it is critical that the executives of color on corporate boards are “vocal,” and speak out for civil rights and fairness in hiring and promotions in the company. In this session, hear from a panel of distinguished corporate executives and corporate board members that will discuss the need for members to be more aggressive advocates for diversity and inclusion in their areas of influence. The panel will also encourage companies to adopt a working strategy to fill executive, senior-level and middle manager positions with people of color. Moderator: Derek Dingle, Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, Black Enterprise (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Charisse Lillie, Founder and CEO, CRLConsulting (Confirmed) • John Rogers, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Ariel Investments (Confirmed) • Christopher J. Williams, Chairman, CEO and Founder, The Williams Capital Group, L.P.

(Confirmed) 11:15 AM – 11:25 AM Travel Time to Next Session/Networking Break

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11:25 AM – 12:15 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

“UPDATE ON BOARDROOM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT” In 2014, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer and the NYC Pension Funds called on the boards of 151 U.S. companies to disclose the race and gender of their directors, along with board members’ skills, to facilitate a dialogue regarding their board’s “refreshment” process. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability across the market and to increase diversity amongst boards. In this session, hear from the NYC Comptroller who will discuss boardroom accountability and all diversity platforms, including city spending on minority- and women-owned businesses. Remarks and Presentation:

• Scott Stringer, Office of the Comptroller, New York City (Confirmed) • Wendy Garcia, Chief Diversity Officer, Office of New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer

(Confirmed) • Michael Garland, Assistant Comptroller for Corporate Governance and Responsible

Investment, Office of New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer (Confirmed) 11:25 AM – 12:15 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

“SPOTLIGHT ON FINANCIAL SERVICES IN CONSUMER FACING CORPORATIONS” Session Description: Industries with direct consumer interface including automotive, pharmacy and telecom have historically been pacesetters for opportunities for minorities and minority-owned companies in the areas of employment, supply chain, dealerships/franchises, and financial services. As these industries continue to evolve, how are their financial services needs changing and what does that mean for minority-owned financial services firms. In this session, hear from finance experts in automotive, pharmacy and telecom who will provide updates and spotlight on how their financial services needs are changing and how minority-owned financial services firms can be value added partners to their industries in the future. Moderator: Sidney Dillard, Partner and Head of Corporate Investment Banking, Loop Capital Markets (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Jason Behnke, Director of Global Funding, Ford Motor Company (Confirmed) • Orim Graves, Executive Director at National Association of Securities Professionals

(Confirmed) • Abdul Shroff, Vice President-Treasury, Verizon (Confirmed) • Tracy Smith, Assistant Treasurer, CVS Health (Confirmed)

12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Networking and Travel to the Luncheon

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12:30 PM – 2:15 PM

RAINBOW PUSH COALITION LUNCHEON “HOW FAR WE’VE COME: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS” [IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DiversityInc] The struggle for economic parity and inclusion continues. During this signature luncheon, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition will honor minority participation on boards, in executive management, procurement and deal flows. The luncheon will also reveal the results of Rainbow PUSH’s new report on Wall Street diversity. HOSTS: Bonita Parker, Chief Operating Officer, Rainbow PUSH Coalition & Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee, Fellow, The Brookings Institution (Confirmed) SPONSOR GREETINGS: Lori Billingsley, VP, Community & Stakeholder Relations, Public Affairs and Communications, Coca-Cola North America (Confirmed) KEYNOTE REMARKS: Michael Grant, Co-Founder, Black Wealth 2020 and former President, National Bankers Association (Confirmed) HONOREES:

• The Honorable Bill De Blasio, Mayor, New York City (Confirmed) • Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Managing Director, and Senior Client Advisory, Morgan Stanley

(Confirmed) • Karen Hunter, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, author, and radio host, Karen Hunter Show

(Confirmed) SPECIAL PRESENTATION - THE RELEASE OF THE RAINBOW PUSH TECH 2020 WALL STREET FINANCE REPORT ON MINORITY FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS AND TECH DEBT DEALS (presented by Lyle “Butch” Wing, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Project)

• CLOSING REMARKS: Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. (Confirmed) 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Travel Time to Next Session / Professional Networking 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PLENARY SESSION

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“HER SEAT AT THE TABLE: WOMEN OF POWER AND INFLUENCE” Session Description: Women of color have long been game changers in their careers. Hear from some of the most distinguished women who are leading in their respective industries and helping to support others to make an entry into their business. Learn the opportunities, challenges and strategies for navigating obstacles in today’s environment. Moderator: Tonya Lewis Lee, Co-Founder of ToniK Productions and Creator of Movita Organics (Confirmed) Panelists:

• Mary Caracappa, Managing Director, Firm Strategy and Execution, Morgan Stanley (Confirmed)

• The Honorable Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, The Federal Communications Commission (Confirmed)

• Rhonda Crichlow, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Charter Communications (Confirmed) • Nancy May, President and CEO, Board Bench (Confirmed) • Josie Thomas, EVP, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, CBS Corporation (Confirmed)

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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

“GLOBAL AND AFRICA DIASPORA INVESTMENT FORUM”

This session is a follow up to several Global Investment Opportunities Forums with a focus on Africa we hold annually during our Wall Street Summit in New York and Convention in Chicago. Panelists will discuss global investment opportunities including Africa’s continuing tremendous business opportunities not only in oil, gas and natural resources, but also in areas such as energy, health care, telecommunications, technology, entertainment, construction, financial services, and tourism in their respective countries/sectors. Other areas of potential investment with the Diaspora (Caribbean, Americas, etc.) will also be explored. This forum will also provide an opportunity to discuss US global trade policy under the current administration. Moderator: Mr. Serge L. Vallet, CEO – EnovativeTV (Confirmed) PANELISTS:

• Mr. Olivier Kamanzi, President & CEO, Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (Confirmed) • Ms. Matilda Arhin, President, Ghana International Chamber of Commerce (Confirmed) • Ms. Cynthia D. DiBartolo, Esq., CEO, Tigress Financial Partners, LLC (Confirmed) • Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Former Minister of State at the Presidency of the Republic of Ghana

(Confirmed)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Concurrent Breakout)

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS TRACK “THE ROAD FROM THE INTERNSHIP TO MENTORSHIP TO SPONSORSHIP: GETTING THE FULL TIME OFFER” Session Description: Pursuing the most effective career path is essential to success in financial services. Candidates also require the necessary online and offline branding to ensure that they are optimizing their skills to prospective employers. Hear from a distinguished panel of professionals that will offer expert advice on strategizing pre-graduation opportunities, pursuing mentors, and securing the appropriate sponsorship to obtain full time employment. Moderator: Andrea Hoffman, Co-author, “50 Billion Dollar Boss: African American Women Sharing Stories of Success in Entrepreneurship and Leadership” and CEO, Culture Shift Labs (Confirmed)

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• Tia Breakley, Co-Chair, Diversity Task Force & Infrastructure Business, The Blackstone Group (Confirmed)

• Mary Caracappa, Managing Director, Firm Strategy and Execution, Morgan Stanley (Confirmed)

• I. Javette Hines, Head of Supply Chain Development, Inclusion and Sustainability - Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC), Citigroup (Confirmed)

• Elizabeth Oppong, Investment Banking Analyst, Barclays (Confirmed) • Jerel Ross, Manager, Consumer Analytics, Nielson (Confirmed) • Pascalle Tego, Student, Wagner College (Offer- Goldman Sachs!) (Confirmed) • Susan White, Business Manager, Bloomberg Enterprise Solutions and Financial Solutions

(Confirmed) • Doo Yong Shim, Senior Consultant, Enterprise Digital, CVS Health (Confirmed)

5:00PM DAY TWO OF CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

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RAINBOW PUSH COALITION ANNUAL WALL STREET PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP GALA 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

“RAINBOW PUSH COALITION AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION FUND 21ST ANNUAL WALL STREET PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP GALA” [BlackTieOptional] RECEPTION – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm PROGRAM STARTS – 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT – 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm HONORARY PRESTIGIOUS CHAIR – ROBERT SMITH, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, VISTA Equity Partners (Confirmed) HONORARY CO-CONVENER – REVEREND AL SHARPTON, President and Founder, National Action Network (Confirmed) GALA HOST: ORLANDO JONES, Actor (American Gods, Drumline, Sleepy Hollow) & Comedian (In Living Color), and Entrepreneur DISTINGUISHED HONOREES:

• THE HONORABLE KAREN WEAVER, Mayor, Flint, Michigan (Confirmed) • THE HONORABLE AKWASI OPPONG-FOSU, former Minister of State at the Presidency of

the Republic of Ghana (Confirmed) • THE HONORABLE MIGNON CLYBURN, Commissioner, Federal Communications

Commission (Confirmed) • MELVYN ROSENMAN LEVENTHAL, ESQ., retired civil rights attorney (Confirmed)

LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Internationally acclaimed vocalist AUDREY DUBOIS HARRIS and award winning performer, AVERY SUNSHINE