Upcoming Events
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Welcome to DC @ The Gathering Spot DC
04.24 7:00PM
The "Welcome to DC" event is the official pre-event social for MelaninCon VIP attendees. It’s designed to set the tone for the weekend by offering an exclusive, upscale, and vibrant space for early networking, good vibes, and community-building.
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MelaninCON Day Sumit @ The Gathering Spot DC
04.25 12:00PM
MelaninCon Summit is an annual conference celebrating Black excellence by connecting entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals through inspiring panels, networking, and cultural experiences. It fosters community empowerment through business growth, leadership development, and social impact initiatives.
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Royalty Pt. 2 " Close Business Partners Only" @ SOST DC
04.25
The Royalty Happy Hour is a signature post-event social hosted by MelaninCon, designed to celebrate Black excellence through culture, connection, and style.
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Black Excellence Gala @ MLK Library
04.26 6:00PM
The A Celebration of Us Gala, in partnership with MelaninCon, is an evening to remember—a night filled with joy, inspiration, and celebration of Black excellence. It’s more than just a gala; it’s a moment to come together as a community, honor our achievements, and uplift one another in an atmosphere of elegance and culture.
✨ A Celebration of Us: Award Gala Itinerary
This evening is more than an event — it’s a tribute to our brilliance, our beauty, and the impact we make when we show up for each other. Let’s celebrate the journey, the legacy, and the love in the room.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📸 Red Carpet & Grand Entrance
Walk in power. Step onto the red carpet, make a statement, and let the world witness the elegance, fashion, and pride of our community. Photos, interviews, and vibes.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🤝🏾 Curated Networking Experience
This hour is for connection. Whether you're a dreamer, a doer, or a disruptor — there’s someone in this room meant for you to meet. Share a toast, pass a card, plant a seed.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🌟 Award Ceremony: Honoring Our Own
We don’t just recognize excellence — we amplify it. Tonight, we shine the spotlight on Black brilliance across fashion, creativity, business, community, and legacy. Each name called is a story, a testimony, a blueprint.
Most Dapper in DC
Best Dressed Woman in DC
Creative of the Year
Unity & Upliftment Award (For those lifting as they climb)
Small Business of the Year
Nonprofit of the Year (Impact beyond the spotlight)
Roots & Legacy Award (Honoring real estate pioneers shaping generational wealth)
Person of the Year (The highest honor — for those who lead with vision and heart)
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎉 The Celebration: Dance, Toast, Repeat
This is where joy takes center stage. Our DJ will set the tone, the spirits will flow, and the community will move. From the dance floor to the photo booth, tonight we’re celebrating us — fully, freely, unapologetically.