The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) recently held its 54th annual convention with over 3,700 attendees in Las Vegas, Nevada. The theme for this year’s gathering, FLOW, was one that provided an immersive and engaging experience for Black professionals in the accounting, business, finance and entrepreneurship fields.
The convention provided a variety of enriching sessions and an incredible line up of speakers who took to the stage to inspire, educate and elevate attendees.
“FLOW is about embracing our source, and our source is power,” said Guylaine Saint Juste, NABA president and CEO. “It is about owning our story and manifesting our significance. It is upon us to choose to take what we learn and do better.”
Award-winning actress Viola Davis was this year’s keynote speaker for the opening plenary sponsored by Deloitte. She shared her experiences navigating Hollywood as a Black actress, and those stories revealed lessons of resilience, determination and grit.
An unforgettable highlight of the convention was NABA’s Juneteenth celebration. Invigorating performances by Mike Ellison and Bebe Winans left attendees feeling empowered, and the evening reception was an experience that embodied the essence of Black culture.
NABA’s lead sponsor for the convention, Deloitte, hosted their MADE for You event that featured a fireside chat, an insightful panel discussion on life at Deloitte and an interactive breakout activity. KPMG sponsored their Emerging Leaders Institute, where students explored their value systems, pondered key life questions and engaged in a dynamic SMART goals workshop.
Attendees were able to participate in on-site interviews with corporations and were connected with top employers who provided insightful workshops and offered guidance at the career expo.
This annual gathering amplifies industry insights, fuels career growth and cultivates a vibrant community of quality talent. See more highlights from this year’s convention on NABA’s website at nabainc.org.
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