Oakland | Industry Roundup...Unfiltered Panel Discussion

OAKLAND-BAY AREA Wedding and Event Professionals…

Pull up a seat because this isn’t the polished highlight reel.
This is the real conversation the wedding & event industry needs.

The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals (NSBWEP) invites you to Industry Roundup…Unfiltered and Unscripted…Truth, Trials & Triumphs of The Wedding & Event Industry, a bold, no‑nonsense panel discussion bringing together industry professionals who are deep in the work and ready to tell the truth.

This exclusive experience is designed for professionals who want clarity, connection, and real insight NOT recycled advice. Expect candid dialogue, honest perspectives, and conversations that go beyond the surface of weddings, social events, and the corporate space.

No scripts. No smoke and mirrors. No gatekeeping.

We’re talking about what really matters:

• What’s Shifting Right Now: Real-time industry trends, evolving client behavior, and where the opportunities actually are.
• The Business Behind the Beauty: The challenges, decisions, and realities of running a sustainable event-based business.
• Event Day Realities: The wins, the mistakes, the curveballs—and how seasoned pros recover and protect their reputation.
• What’s Working vs. What’s Wasting Time: Strategies that are producing results—and those that are no longer worth the effort.

Join us in Berkeley, CA for Industry Roundup and be part of the dialogue everyone will be talking about. Register now and step inside the conversation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• High-Level Networking
• Powerful Panel Conversation
• Delicious Food

WHY YOU NEED TO BE IN THE ROOM

Authentic Industry Conversations: This is a rare opportunity to engage in transparent, unfiltered discussions with professionals who understand the pressure, the pivots, and the passion behind the work.

Meaningful Networking: Connect with like‑minded wedding and event professionals who value excellence, collaboration, and community—and who are serious about growth.

Real Insight from Real Experts: Gain perspective from entrepreneurs who have experienced the highs and lows and are willing to share what they’ve learned—honestly and generously.

Community, Confidence, and Clarity: Leave reassured, motivated, and empowered, knowing you’re not navigating this industry alone—and that your experience is shared and supported.

REGISTRATION FEE

NSBWEP Members: $65.00 | Non-Members: $85

Non-Members receive $10 off registration. Offer valid til midnight, September 25th.

$10 Late Fee after 5pm, October 30th.

Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to a future event.

OUR SPEAKERS

Chanda Daniels | A Monique Affair & Chanda Daniels Planning & Design

Chris Evans | Chris Evans Events

Gina Lett Shrewsberry | Inspirations by Gina

Taj Panganiban | DJ Taj Panganiban

Cristal Wallin | Cristal Veronica Photos

Ariana Marbley | Esscents of Flowers

NSBWEP Photography, Video & Media Consent Policy:

By registering for and attending this NSBWEP event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and/or recorded. NSBWEP may use these images and recordings for marketing, promotional, educational, archival, social media, and other organizational purposes without compensation or additional permission. Your attendance constitutes acceptance of this media release policy.