
April 25-26, 2025 | Washington, DC
Limitless: Claiming Space for Abundance
The 3rd Annual Black Women in Food Summit is the premier event celebrating the talent, resilience, and innovation in the food industry. From renowned chefs and restaurateurs to food writers, food justice advocates, farmers, and food entrepreneurs, this Summit is the epicenter of culinary excellence, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment.
As we navigate the complex realities of today and the challenges and opportunities ahead, this Summit – anchored by the theme "Limitless: Claiming Space for Abundance" – calls us to expand beyond perceived limitations and embrace the fullness of our potential in the food ecosystem. We're creating expansive spaces where innovation flourishes, our voices resonate without constraint, and abundance flows freely. Together, we’ll interrogate and reimagine systems that ensure access for all, while boldly claiming the space to create, lead, and thrive without bounds.
Dynamic Speakers + Connections + Learning
Network, learn, and access opportunties among food industry leaders and entrepreneurs

Host
Host, Alex Hill,
Keynote Fireside Chat
Dr. Jessica B. Harris,
Culinary Historian, Author, & Journalist
Julia Coney,
Wine Consultant

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April 25, 2025
Marketplace
Pitch Competition* Application Deadline: March 20th
Interest Group Meet-Ups
*Exclusively open to registered 2-day Summit attendees and/or vendors.
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April 26, 2025
Conference
Advising Sessions*
Portrait Studio*
Dine Around Experience*
*Exclusively open to registered 2-day Summit attendees.
Speakers
Rosalynn Daniels, Entrepreneur, Content Creator, TV Personality
Abena Anim-Somuah, Writer, Your Friend in Food
Kayla Stewart, Senior Editor, Eater
Jessica Nabongo, Travel Expert & Global Cuisine Explorer
Rosecleer Marie, Food Stylist & Culinary Producer
Ora Kemp, Food Sovereignty Advocate & Senior Policy Advisory, NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy
Amber Mayfield Hewett, Founder & Lead Event Producer, To Be Hosted
Adaeze Okoli, Chief of Staff, Rethink Food
Eden Hagos, Creator of BLACK FOODIE
Marie Clark, New Voices Foundation
Audarshia Townsend, Content Director, SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal
Candi Dailey, Founder & CEO, Potomac Hospitality Group
Jenneh Kaikai, Owner, Pelah Kitchen
Maya French, Founder of happypop and Koia
Asmeret Berhe-Lumax, Founder & CEO, One Love Community Fridge
Nia Hill, Host & Content Creator
Lenore Adkins, Freelance Food Journalist
Shannon Washington, Sr. Marketing & Experience Manager, ISS Guckenheimer
Charissa Benjamin, Founder and Principal, Savor PR
Tambra Stevenson, Founder & CEO, Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture
Janique Edwards, Co-founder, EatOkra
Tiffaine Stephens, Founder, The Image Republic
Angela McKee-Brown, Chief of Programs and Innovation, GirlTREK
Sherry Ephraim, Head of Business Development, ISS Guckenheimer
Kareem Queeman, Owner, Mr. Bake Sweets
Dawn Padmore, Vice President of Awards, James Beard Foundation
Camille Range, Founder, A Healthy Range
Nagela Duperval, Owner, Ou La Restaurant & Bar
Karen Washington, Farmer & Activist
Victoria Chatman-Galloway, Global Head & Vice President, Packaging Center of Expertise, OFI
Mashama Bailey, Chef & Restaurateur
Valerie Agyeman, Founder, Flourish Heights
LaMonika Jones, Owner, Director, State Initiatives, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)
Lily Otu, ezCater
Dr. Kelley Jibrell, President, Sachem Global
Mittani Hughley, Healing Artist
Advisors Lab: Experts
Erika Cospy Carr, Vice President, Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance
Ehime Eigbe, Founder & CEO, SWEETKIWI HOLDINGS
Vanessa Daniel, Strategist/Director, Figure 8
Emma Blecker, Associate Consultant & Director of Process, Figure 8

Location
Eaton DC
1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005Washington, DC
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