3rd Annual Southern University Homecoming Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit

Entrepreneurs, business owners, students, alumni, and future leaders — this is for YOU!

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Southern University Homecoming Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit, happening October 1–2, 2026!

Two days. Powerful connections. Valuable resources. Real opportunities.
This year’s summit will feature dynamic speakers Archie Jones, Harvard Business School faculty member, venture capitalist, acquisitions and private equity professional, and author of “The Treasure You Seek,” along with Calvin Mills, Southern University College of Business alumnus, founder and CEO of HelpIT, Inc., and author of “No Secrets to Elevation.”

The 2026 Summit Hosts are Denage Piper, Southern University College of Business alumna, CCIM VP at Citizens Bank, and President of 100 Black Women, and Kenyatta Sparks, Southern University alumnus and Director of Operations for SULLA.

Come connect with entrepreneurs, lenders, business leaders, resource partners, students, and alumni while gaining insight on access to capital, business growth, leadership, networking, and building a lasting legacy.

Whether you’re launching a business, growing your brand, searching for funding opportunities, or looking to expand your network, you need to be in the room!

Business Marketplace opportunities are also available during the summit.

For more information, please contact Dr. Krystle J. Allen at Krystle_Allen@suagcenter.com