Loading…
Type: BELL Extras clear filter
Friday, June 27
 

8:00am PDT

Registration Opens & Breakfast Bites
Friday June 27, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market
Kick off the summit bright and early with check-in and light breakfast bites. This is the perfect time to get settled, pick up your materials, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and government professionals before the main sessions begin. Early bird networking starts here!
Friday June 27, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  BELL Extras

8:30am PDT

Founders Welcome & Keynote Speaker
Friday June 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market
Join BELL Co-Founders Jayton Harps and Brian Ware as they officially open the 5th Annual BELL Summit. They’ll share the vision behind the event and how this movement has empowered hundreds of Black and minority-owned businesses since its launch. A special keynote speaker—soon to be announced—will bring powerful insight and inspiration to kick off the day.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Tara Lynn Gray

Dr. Tara Lynn Gray

Director, California Office of the Small Business Advocate
Tara Lynn Gray was sworn in on April 26, 2021, as the 5th Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. She serves as the voice for California’s 4.2 million small businesses in the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.Under Director Gray's... Read More →
avatar for Brian Ware

Brian Ware

Executive Director and Co-Founder, Black Entreprenuers Leaders and Learners (BELL)
avatar for Jayton Harps

Jayton Harps

Executive Director and Co-Founder, Black Entreprenuers Leaders and Learners (BELL)
Jayton has over 10 years of experience in leadership, management, personal and professional development. Jayton also led a monthly networking event called First Tuesdays, which brought 50+ entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, professionals, and more to share knowledge and venture... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  BELL Extras

3:30pm PDT

Cocktails & Contracts: Opening Night Reception | Evening Keynote
Friday June 27, 2025 3:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market
Wrap up Day 1 with food, drinks, and big ideas. Our evening reception is a time to connect, reflect, and relax with other attendees and agency representatives. The night will also feature an energizing keynote speaker (TBA) who will share insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and navigating the world of contracting with confidence.
Speakers
avatar for Lisane Basquiat

Lisane Basquiat

Owner, Hera Hub Carlsbad
Lisane BasquiatLife Strategist, Transformation Guide, Legacy Curator, Mindfulness Facilitator, Entrepreneur & Visionary. Lisane Basquiat is a Board-Certified Master Practitioner & Teacher of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a Certified Professional Coach with over two decades... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Cotton

Elizabeth Cotton

Executive Director, Black Tech Link
Elizabeth Cotton is the Founder and Executive Director of Black Tech Link, A California based 501(c)(3) community organization dedicated to advancing Black and underrepresented communities through technical education, workforce solutions, and networking opportunities.Elizabeth focuses... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  BELL Extras
 
Saturday, June 28
 

8:00am PDT

Registration & Breakfast Bites
Saturday June 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market
Start Day 2 with a fresh cup of coffee, light breakfast bites, and early networking with fellow entrepreneurs and experts. Use this time to plan your day and reconnect with contacts from Day 1 before diving into another full slate of game-changing sessions.
Saturday June 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  BELL Extras

2:30pm PDT

Closing Remarks
Saturday June 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market
As the summit winds down, join BELL’s founders and special guests for a final message of encouragement and action. Reflect on the insights you’ve gained, the people you’ve met, and the next steps to take on your government contracting journey.
Speakers
avatar for Jayton Harps

Jayton Harps

Executive Director and Co-Founder, Black Entreprenuers Leaders and Learners (BELL)
Jayton has over 10 years of experience in leadership, management, personal and professional development. Jayton also led a monthly networking event called First Tuesdays, which brought 50+ entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, professionals, and more to share knowledge and venture... Read More →
avatar for Brian Ware

Brian Ware

Executive Director and Co-Founder, Black Entreprenuers Leaders and Learners (BELL)
Saturday June 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  BELL Extras
 

Get help with the event

Contact event planner Event login
View support guides Find upcoming events
Create an event you'd love to attend !
Explore why organizers choose Sched • Success stories
Sched forms • Call for papers • Badges • Conferences • Event App • Scheduling • Event registration • Event ticketing
© 2025. SCHED LLC - All rights reserved - Helping events since 2008
Event Planning App • Privacy • Terms
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Friday, June 27
Saturday, June 28
UC San Diego Park & Market
  • BELL Extras
  • Business Development
  • Business Finances
  • Business Technology
  • Government Contracting
  • Pitch Competition
  • Popular