NEXT IN PERSON EVENT
PANEL, PITCH & MIXER
Champagne Reign is Washington DC's newest rooftop celebration of Black culture, music, and community. Hosted by MelaninCon and A Celebration of Us, this debut experience brings together curated sounds from ECHO Pulse, an open champagne bar, and a crowd dressed for the moment. Join us June 28, 2026 at Realm Rooftop Bar and Lounge, 899 O Street NW. The first one sets the tone for everything that follows.
This Year its 100% Free!
The ECHO Amplified Program will offer monthly virtual workshops on entrepreneurship, branding, mental wellness, leadership, and political engagement!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Join us for a powerful virtual experience at MelaninCon 2026. Our online events are intentionally curated to educate, empower, and connect our community from anywhere in the world. Each session is thoughtfully designed to deliver real value, tangible tools, and unforgettable moments all from the comfort of your home.
Sponsorship packages available upon request.
From Panel to Program
At MelaninCon, the conversation doesn't end when the panel does. Every ECHO Amplified session gets turned into a free, self-paced course posted directly on the MelaninCon platform. No cost, no registration required.
Miss a session? Go back and take it as a course. Want to revisit a speaker's framework before your next pitch? It's already there. One panel at a time, we're building a permanent free library of Black excellence.
About
Our Story
After a powerful debut in 2023 and a return in April 2025 that was nothing short of extraordinary, MelaninCON has solidified itself as the premier gathering for Black entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, and changemakers.
Each summit has brought together Millennial and Gen-Z leaders from across the country for days filled with culture, connection, and community.
From packed panels and transformative conversations to curated socials, awards, and keynote addresses, MelaninCON has exceeded expectations year after year. Attendees have traveled from more than 30 states to join a space grounded in our six guiding pillars:
Culture
Community
Commitment
Commerce
Luxury
Empowerment
This is not just a conference. It is a movement. A celebration of what is possible when Black excellence is centered, uplifted, and given room to grow. The stories are powerful, the energy is unmatched, and the connections made at MelaninCON continue to spark impact far beyond the weekend.
With two successful summits behind us, MelaninCON is evolving into something even greater. Join us as we expand our reach, deepen our impact, and create the future of Black brilliance together.
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