Sponsors

Do you share our vision of empowering the next generation of Black male students? Please consider becoming a sponsor of the Uplifting Black Men Conference, set for February 22, 2025, on campus at Virginia Tech.

For our tenth anniversary, we're excited to bring together high school students, college students, educators, and industry leaders to foster a space for mentorship, social and community development, and professional growth for Black men. Your investment will help

• empower our students by creating opportunities for leadership, public speaking, and mentorship at the conference. 
• guarantee access for all students. The conference remains free of charge to ensure that every student can participate, regardless of their financial situation, and that our event is genuinely inclusive. 
• build essential connections for Black male students. Networking opportunities with alums, educators, community leaders, and industry professionals pave the way for future collaborations and enhance students' career and academic prospects.

Find out more about our flexible sponsorship levels for organizations of all sizes, as well as the benefits we offer as thanks, in our sponsorship packet. 

Your partnership is crucial in shaping the future for Black male students. For more information on sponsoring the Uplifting Black Men Conference, contact Patrick Wallace, Assistant Director and Coordinator of the Black Male Excellence Network (BMEN), patrickw21@vt.edu.