NOVEMBER 21-23, 2024
LOEWS PHILADELPHIA HOTEL | PHILADELPHIA, PA
#BMEC2024
#BMEC2024: EARLY REGISTRATION OPEN
Dear Friends,
The Center for Black Educator Development is thrilled to host the 7th annual Black Men in Education Convening (#BMEC2024) on November 21 – 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA! We are looking to transform the education sector by recruiting, retaining, supporting, and activating more Black men to support and lead the work of revolutionizing the educational system.
Through #BMEC2024, we are continuing our tradition of educational activism, professional development, and organizing by convening Black men in education and those who support them to build community with each other through tactical thoughts, words, and actions that will help us to collectively change the lives of students and the school communities in which we serve. Our orientation is to lean and stand on the shoulders of our giants and heroes so that we may lift as we climb.
HELP US REACH ALL BLACK MEN IN EDUCATION!
Deadline to register: Friday, October 11, 2024. **Please be aware that the convening may sell out before the October 11th deadline. If you would like to secure your spot, register today.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
On this year’s agenda we will have distinguished speakers, lively panels and targeted workshops to inform, inspire and energize our commitment to serve as Black educator activists and improve outcomes for our students.
The event will focus on the following critical strands:
1) STEM
2) Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support
3) Leadership and Policy Making
4) Physical, Mental and Social Emotional Health and Wellness
5) Parent and Community Engagement
6) Professional Learning and Development
The 2024 BMEC agenda will be available soon.
#BMEC2024 ATTENDEES
WE WELCOME BLACK MALE EDUCATORS AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM.
Classroom teachers, college and high school students, district and school administrators, university professors, nonprofit and foundation leaders, education advocates, policy leaders, researchers, community members and activists, parents, fathers, brothers, uncles, mentors and more.
REGISTER NOW
BECOME A 2024 SPONSOR
We offer several sponsorships, each with opportunities for high‐impact visibility.
Showcase your brand and make meaningful connections with our attendees, including Black educators, future teachers, administrators, nonprofit leaders, legislators, funders and other stakeholders in education.
BMEC CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2024
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Ready to present at BMEC2024? The deadline to submit your proposal is May 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. Use our online submission portal for your proposal. If accepted, you will get a discounted early bird rate. Note that each presenter can submit only one proposal, but might be asked to present in multiple sessions. If your proposal has multiple presenters, ensure one person acts as the main point of contact. Acceptance notifications will be emailed in July.
BMEC 2024 CFP Submission Guidelines
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL
MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS FROM 2023
OUR REACH & IMPACT
BMEC 2022 REPORT
870
ATTENDEES
31
STATES
Attendees reported increases in:
- Culturally-responsive practices uplifting students’ racial identities
- Understanding of historical contributions of Black people in education
- Emotional well-being and self-care support