​10:00-2:00
Mayor's Golf Outing
10:45-11:15
African Growth and Opportunity Act
Location: Room A&B
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was signed into law by President Clinton in May 2000 with the objective of expanding U.S. trade and investment with sub-Saharan Africa, to stimulate economic growth, to encourage economic integration, and to facilitate sub-Saharan Africa's integration into the global economy. The Act establishes the annual U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa Economic Cooperation Forum (known as the AGOA Forum) to promote a high-level dialogue on trade and investment-related issues
7:30-8:45
Toast & Topics Breakfast:
Staying the Course: 150 Years of Vision, 150 More of Promise
Location: Room A&B
Moderated By: Edmund DeVeaux
Vice President, United Water
9:45-10:45
Opening Ceremony
Location: Room A&B
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​1:45-2:35
Working Session: A Discussion of National and Local
Actions Needed for Continued Achievement
Location: Room A&B
The deployment of broadband infrastructure and the adoption of broadband services over the last decade created economic, educational, and healthcare opportunities for every segment of our society. The private sector invested $66 billion in 2011 and the industry invested nearly 1.2 trillion since 1996; this has resulted in more than 99.9 percent of Americans with access to some form of broadband with download speed in excess of 3 Mbps. Panelists will explore the potential for continued investment in broadband technology to enhance the needs of minority communities. The impact of public policy on increased investment and innovation will also be discussed.
​11:30-12:15
Keynote Address
Restore, Rebuild, Renew: Leaving No City Behind
Location: Room A&B
8:00-11:00
All White Celebration: World Summit of Mayors Colombia Announcement
Location:​ TBA
The All White Celebration will honor the culture of Afro-Latinos living throughout the African Diaspora, while serving as the official kick-off the the 2013 World Summit of Mayors Leadership Conference being hosted by the Republic of Colombia in both Cali and Cartagena. ​
​4:00-5:00
Board of Directors Business Meeting
Location: TBA
2:45-3:30
Working Session: United Water
Location: Room A&B
With the growing demand on municipal budgets, the need for public/private partnership have increased substantially. This session will highlight the US Highway Bill, sustainable water structure investment and the Keystone XL Project focusing on the importance of building sustainable communities amidst shifting economies.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
3:30-4:30
Black Women Mayor's Caucus Meeting
Location: TBA
There are over 115 African American women now serving in the Office of Mayor in urban and rural communities throughout the country and thousands worldwide. We have united within NCBM’s Black Women’s Mayors Caucus taking great strides to extend the bridge of collaboration across continental lines towards uniting with women leaders of African Descent at home and throughout the African Diaspora.
​4:45-6:00
State Chapter Presidents Meeting
​Location: Hotel Restaurant
Financial Literacy Briefing Lead By Jay Williams
6:15-7:30
Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Hotel Restaurant
39th Annual Convention
The National Conference of Black Mayors
12:30-1:45
Fannie Lou Hamer Luncheon
Location: TBA
The Fannie Lou Hamer Luncheon will honor the legacy of NCBM President East Orange, NJ Mayor Robert L. Bowser.
FRIDAY, MAY 31ST
7:30-8:45
Eggs & Issues Breakfast: NCBM Business Council Roundtable
Location: Room A&B
Moderated By: Troy Farley
Manager Equal Employment Opportunity, John Deere
*Business Council Members & Mayors Only for an Exclusive Networking Opportunity
9:00-9:30
Plenary Keynote Address:
Be Hold: Inspire, Innovate, Implement
Location: Room A&B
Keynote: Acting Secretary Seth Harris
U.S. Department of Labor
9:45-10:20
General Session
Location: Room A&B
10:30-11:15
Federal Agency Roundtable
Location: Room A&B
HUD, EPA, HHS, USDA
11:30-12:00
Working Session: John Deere
Location: Room A&B
Since its founding in 1837, John Deere has seen a great many changes in its business, its products, its services. Change always comes with opportunity. And Deere has always been ready and willing to embrace it. Yet, through it all, John Deere is still dedicated to those who are linked to the land – farmers and ranchers, landowners, builders, and loggers. And Deere has never outgrown, nor forgotten, its founder's original core values. Those values determine the way we work, the quality we offer, and the unsurpassed treatment you get as a customer, investor, employee.
12:15-1:15
President's Luncheon​
Location: TBA
Speaker: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson
1:35-1:50
Afternoon Plenary:
Lessons From Our Past, Vision for Our Future​
Location: Room A&B
Keynote: U.S. Secretary Arne Duncan
U.S Department of Education
2:30-3:15
Working Session: ​
Education Forum: Guns to Books ​
Location: Room A&B
3:15-3:55
Working Session: ​TweetMyJobs
Social Media ​
Location: Room A&B
4:00-Until
Experience Atlanta​
Free Evening​
SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST​
7:45-10:00
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast​
Location: TBA​
10:00-4:00
Youth Empowerment Summit​
Location: HOPE Financial Dignity Center
The Mission of the National Conference of Black Mayors Youth Empowerment Summit (Y.E.S.) is to create an opportunity for Youth in public and private schools between the ages of 10 and 17 to participate in hands –on leadership development workshops, training. During the summit participants will develop a greater understanding of their impact within their communities while addressing issues impacting cities around the globe. Participants will return home from the summit with a greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities as citizens and future leaders in their community.​
11:00-11:45
Panel Discussion & M.O.U. Signing
National Newspaper Publishers Association
Location: Room A&B
The National Newspaper Publishers Association, also known as the Black Press of America, is a 69-year-old federation of more than 200 Black community newspapers from across the United States.
12:00-12:30
Discrimination in Municipal Fire Departments
Location: Room A&B
12:45-3:00
Atlanta Best Practice & Development Tour
Location: Various Locations Throughout Atlanta
7:30-8:30
VIP Reception
Location: Georgia Aquarium ​
*Invitation Only
8:30-11:00
39th Annual Mayor's Ball
Location: Georgia Aquarium ​
SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND​
8:30-11:00
39th Annual Mayor's Ball
Location: Georgia Aquarium ​
11:00-Until
Departures
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH
8:00-11:00
Opening Reception
Location: Hotel
10:15-10:45
Mayors Forum & Think Tank ​
Location: Room A&B
Gathering a brilliant spectrum of critical thinkers, activist and leaders within the African American community, this think tank will foster a penetrating analysis on the impact that Black mayors have had in the advancement of the various sectors of our communities.
THURSDAY, MAY 30TH