Corporations & Associations

Next week (Sept. 22-29), the Big Apple will celebrate one of its premiere events focused on saving the planet. Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York—in person, hybrid and online.  

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans who have enriched the country. Join us in honoring these communities with one of the sought-after speakers below!

David Epstein, the #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Expert on the Science of High Performance and Exclusive APB Speaker, recently was a guest on “The Diary of a CEO” podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett. 

Limbitless Solutions, a company co-founded by APB Speaker Dr. Albert Manero, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The non-profit organization headquartered at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando specializes in creating and donating personalized, creative and expressive 3D-printed bionic arms for children.

Political organizer and activist David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland High School shooting and co-founder of March for Our Lives, has a new message for his generation: Our political system is stacked against young people—and he is on a mission to change that. In his recent cover story for Fast Company, David discussed the importance of mobilizing youth to become active participants in the political landscape. Sharing the mission behind the grassroots organization he launched with Kevin Lata, Leaders We Deserve, he empowers with a compelling message of how Gen Zers are capable of becoming the political stars we need in our future who will advocate for their rights and the rights of others while driving progressive change. +Read the Article

The anticipation for the upcoming Olympics is palpable as athletes from around the world prepare to showcase their talents on the global stage. APB is proud to have an incredible roster of former Olympians who symbolize not only the triumph of human perseverance but also the unyielding pursuit of excellence. Celebrating the universal values of teamwork, dedication and passion, these voices are known for motivating and inspiring audiences and are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Juneteenth (short for June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans throughout Texas learned that they were free—news that took approximately two months after the Confederate surrender of the Civil War and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation to reach them.  As our nation recognizes the legacy of Juneteenth during a time of heightened consciousness over pervasive racism and persecution in our nation, we urge everyone to continue to do their part in igniting change.

APB is proud to announce that two of our speakers were just honored for their work to help save the planet and to make science cool. Climate Activist Wawa Gatheru and Stem Advocate Justin Shaifer were named as AFROTECH Future 50 Changemakers. Each year, AFROTECH Future 50 honors dynamic investors, future makers, corporate catalysts, changemakers and visionary founders who are actively shaping the future. AFROTECH is a top tech, investing and wealth-building platform for the Black community.

Each May on Memorial Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to those who died defending our country. APB proudly honors them, as well as the veterans below who we work with each day. We thank them for their bravery and patriotism.

Admiral Michelle J. Howard was recently a guest speaker at the Annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture at the College of Holy Cross. She was selected as speaker at the annual event for her “remarkable dedication to public service.” A groundbreaking leader during her 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, Howard was the first female to achieve the rank of four-star admiral and the first woman to be appointed to the position of vice-chief of naval operations (the second highest rank in the Navy). She was also the first African-American woman to reach the rank of three-star and four-star in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and the first African-American woman to command a ship in the Navy.