2026 BMI Conference Event Schedule
8:00 – 8:40 AM • Registration/ Breakfast
Location: 1st Floor Hallway – Students 308
8:40 – 8:55 AM • Welcome
Location: Longwood Hall | Host: Meeshach Stennett
8:55 – 9:15 AM • Showing of the Movie “I’m Good.”
Location: Longwood Hall | Host: Dr. Julius Mullen
9:15 – 10:00 AM • Panel Discussion
Location: Longwood Hall
SESSION I • 10:10 AM – 10:55 AM
Emotional Intelligence: The Power of Self-Awareness
Location: Café
Emotional intelligence fosters healthier relationships, improved communication, and stronger leadership
Host: Kimeu Boynton
Digital Identity and Personal Branding
Location: Garage
Learn how to manage your online presence and create a digital brand that aligns with your goals and values.
Host: Ryan Jones
Panelist: William Harmon, Jason Nunley, Jr, Antonio Fuondjing, Devon Morrison, Blake Saunders
No Cap, All Facts
Location: RM 111
What college is really like, from students who are living it.
Host: Elijah Taylor
Real Talk: Mental Health & Manhood
Location: BOA 113
Sharing real tools and resources to strengthen minds, build confidence, and support each other’s growth.
Host:
Who You Choose Matters
Location: BOA 206
This session emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right mentors, peers, and support systems—and how those choices can shape your college experience and future.
Host: TBA
Innovation Starts With You
Location: BOA 208
Students are encouraged to see themselves as problem-solvers and creators, learning how curiosity, creativity, and initiative can drive innovation in college and beyond.
Host: TBA
Financial Freedom: Building Wealth and Breaking Cycles
Location: RM 217
Basics of financial literacy, budgeting, credit, saving, and investing, which are necessary for long-term economic independence.
Host: Jaden Weatherspoon
Panelist: Tymere Thomas, Haywood Willis, Wiiliam Holmes Jr. Carlos Ward, Corwin Wyatt
Brotherhood and Mentorship: Strength in Community
Location:BOA 309
This session highlights how peer support, mentorship, and community accountability enhance personal and academic success.
Host:
From Classroom to C-Suite: Developing Professional Habits
Location: BOA 310
This session teaches students the professional habits that lead to success in leadership roles, from classroom etiquette to workplace excellence.
Host: Chaasahn Hughes
Panelist: Terrance Bowman, Ryan Paden, Trippi Congo, Charles West
College Is Possible: Navigating Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Support (Parent & Chaperone Session)
Location: BOA 101
Panelists will provide brief overview of:
• The admissions process, including holistic review and what DSU looks for in applicants
• Financial aid fundamentals, including FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and affordability
• Student success resources that support persistence, retention, and overall college success
Panelist: Dr. Danielle Archambault, Giselle Bermudez
SESSION II
11:05 AM – 11:50 AM
Boss Moves: Entrepreneurship Beyond the Hype
Location: Café
What it really takes to start, grow, and sustain a business.
Host: Jaquan Cordova
Panelists: Leonard Brinkley, Devon Vincent, Janaid Kareem, CJ Bell, Tom Berry
Chess, Not Checkers
Location: Garage
Strategic thinking for navigating professional and personal power dynamics.
Host: Triston Williams
Panelists: Kevin Perry, Tennie James , Jonte Simmons, Travis Sudler, Lamar Boyce
Manhood, Responsibility, and Accountability
Location: BOA 101
Owning decisions and building character
Host: Savion Dinkins
Panelists: Reggie Laster, Luis Harrell, Terrell Holmes, and James Overton
The Bag Is Bigger Than the Paycheck
Location: BOA 111
Understanding wealth, ownership, and long-term success
Host: Martin Nunlee
Panelists: Calvin Alleyne, Khaleef Smith, Archie Payne, Ray Parker, and James McClain, Jr.
Dress for the Life You Want
Location: BOA 113
Professional presence, image, and first impressions.
Host: Isaiah James
Panelists: Mekayel Young, Jermaine Young, Reggie Speight
No Cap, All Facts
Location: BOA 206
What college is really like, from students who are living it.
Host: Elijah Taylor
More Than An Athlete:Redefining Success After the Final Whistle.
Location: BOA 208
This session teaches students the professional habits that lead to success in leadership roles, from classroom etiquette to workplace
excellence.
Host: TBA
Confidence Without Arrogance
Location: BOA 217
Building self-worth while staying humble and teachable
Host: Awasung Moma
Panelists: Xavier Summers,, Darrell Jones, Adam Hamed, and Tashaun Ross
Tech Tools That Level You Up: Productivity & Creativity for the Future
Location: BOA 309
Participants explore powerful digital tools and AI platforms that support academic success, organization, and creativity.
Host: Timothy Bright
Panelists: Malcolm Coley, Ken Briscoe, and Theron McInnis
Mindset Shift: From Surviving to Thriving
Location: BOA 310
Learn how to reframe adversity, build resilience, and stay mission-driven through life’s challenges.
Host: Brandon Jones
Panelists: Jerry Poe, Dr.Scott Glenn,Craig Bowden, Leroy Tice
12 Noon Luncheon Keynote
12:00 PM- 1:15 PM
