Black History Month Watch Party

Join us for Black Futures 2026

an immersive experience bridging history, innovation, and the visionaries shaping the next decade of Black excellence.

Black History Month is a time to honor our roots, but Black Futures is about our trajectory. We are bringing together titans of industry, policy-makers, and cultural creators to discuss:

Innovation: Navigating the tech and med-tech landscape.

Leadership: Breaking barriers in governance and global business.

Creativity: Telling our stories through film, art, and digital media.

ACBN Interview with Frank Baylis

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Frank Baylis is a Canadian entrepreneur, engineer, and former Member of Parliament. He is the Executive Chairman of Baylis Medical and a leader in healthcare innovation, public service, and inclusive economic development. His unique career bridges public policy, private enterprise, and social equity. Frank is actively leading initiatives to modernize Canada’s healthcare system, champion innovation in AI and technology, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. By connecting government, business, and community, he delivers real-world solutions to some of Canada’s most pressing challenges—from healthcare access to economic transformation. Through public speaking, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships, Frank is building a platform for sustainable, inclusive progress that prepares Canadians for the future of work and the rapidly evolving global economy.

Sunday Feb 1st at 1pm

Mr. Toyin Kayo-Ajayi

Founder of Canadian Black Farmers Association

Monday Feb 2nd at Noon

Curtis Whiley

Founder & President of the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust

Tuesday Feb 3rd at Noon

Melisa Ellis

Founder and CEO of Nobellum

Wednesday Feb 4th at Noon

ChristopherTrotman

Director of Communications at Relèven

Thursday Feb 5 at 1pm

Bernard Akuoko

Program Lead, CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)

Thursday Feb 5 at Noon

Dagma Koyi

Founder and Executive Director of REST Centres

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Friday Feb 6 at Noon

Hakika V DuBose Wise

Founder of Black Box Franchising

Saturday Feb 7 at Noon

David Betty

President of the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA)

Sunday Feb 8 at Noon

Anthony Henry

President of The Walnut Foundation

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Monday Feb 9th at Noon

Dr. Adegboyega Ojo

Professor & Canadaian Research Chair (Governance & AI), School of Public Policy & Administration at Carleton University

Tuesday Feb 10 at Noon

Dara Adekunle

Founder and Managing Partner of Farmties Capital Limited

Wednesday Feb 11th at Noon

Kema Joseph

Founder of St-Aude Advocacy

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Thursday Feb 12th at Noon

Shane Laptiste

Principal and co-founder of Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA)

Friday Feb 13th at Noon

Boluwatiwi Omidiji

Manager, Community Impact & ESG at Canadian Credit Union Association

Saturday Feb 14th at Noon

Floydeen Charles Fridal

Executive Director at Caribbean African Canadian Social Services

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Sunday Feb 15th at Noon

Rustum Southwell

Chancellor Dalhousie University: Founding CEO The Black Business Initiative

Monday Feb 16th at Noon

Savior Joseph

CEO of Tribe Network

Tuesday Feb 17 at Noon

Christie Nelson

Program Manager for Family Fuse

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Wednesday Feb 18th at Noon

Charles Buchannan

CEO at Technology Helps

Thursday Feb 19th at Noon

Roselyn Mavungu

Executive Director of the CPRLV

Friday Feb 20th at Noon

Danny Anckle

CEO, Tropicana Community Services

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Saturday Feb 21st at Noon

Clavia Alleyne

Co-Founder of the Black Business Association of BC

Saturday Feb 21st at Noon

Nerissa Allen

Co-Founder of the Black Business Association of BC

Sunday Feb 22nd at Noon

Devon Jones

Executive Director of YAAACE

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Monday Feb 23rd at Noon

Dr. Shane Joseph

Chief Executive Officer at Roots Community Services

Tuesday Feb 24th at Noon

YamillaFranco

Afro-indigenous social entrepreneur and financial professional

Wednesday Feb 25th at Noon

Derek Lett

Chair of the Board of the Canadian Black Policy Network

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.

Thursday Feb 26th at Noon

Abdel Ali

Director of BLCK VC Canada

Friday Feb 27th at Noon

Jerisha Grant Hall

Founder and Executive Director of (NACCA)

Saturday Feb 28th at Noon

Dr. Gervan Fearon

President of George Brown College

Engaging Minds, Empowering Success.