Learn. Connect. Grow.
Welcome to the 4th Annual Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment Conference (RIDE). Rolling Out’s RIDE is a two-day conference designed to provide access to practical tools, insights, information and resources to African American leaders and professionals. The conference was designed as a viable platform for skill set exchange with a focus on the areas of Business, Entertainment, Technology and Thought-Leadership.

Our Mission
To cultivate an environment that empowers the underserved community by creating hands-on educational content that is actionable, interactive, and can be applied immediately to capitalize on the wealth generating opportunities in technology.
HONOREES AT R.I.D.E. CON 2019

Essence Atkins
Actress & Model

Jazze Pha
Shonuff DIgital Media Super Producer

Datari Turner
Owner and Producer, Datari Turner Productions
SPEAKERS AT R.I.D.E. CON 2019

Safaree Samuels
Reality Star & Artist

Jessie Woo
Comedian & Host

Charles Jenkins
Artist & Entrepreneur

Nikita Lamar, J.D.
President/CEO, Femnitude, LLC

Damien Hooper-Campbell
VP, Chief Diversity Officer, eBay

Tie Cooper
Beauty Expert & Editor

Julie Wenah
Counsel, Community Operations at Airbnb

JuJu
Realtor & Actress

LeAna Alexander
Celebrity Hairstylist

Munson Steed
RIDE Founder

Dedre Brown
Business Services Recruiter, GDOL

Irvin Ashford Jr.
Sr. VP, External Affairs & National Director of Financial Education, Comerica

Tahirah Carter
Celebrity Hairstylist

Sabrina Peterson
Founder, Glam University

Nicole Lynn
Sports Agent, Young Money APAA Sports

Ray Daniels
Senior VP, Warner Music

Mychael Michelle
Owner, Hair Rock Cafe

CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD
Radio & TV Personality

REP. ERICA THOMAS
POLITICIAN

STEVE CANAL
Author / Brand Expert

DAME DASH
Business Mogul

RAY J
Entrepreneur & TV Personality

DAMIEN HOOPER-CAMPBELL
VP, Chief Diversity Officer, Ebay

MONA SCOTT-YOUNG
TV Executive Producer

YASSIN HALL
Author

SUMMERELLA
Influencer
SPEAKERS AT R.I.D.E. CON 2020

Munson Steed
RIDE Founder

Carl Weber
CEO/Publisher, Urban Books Media, NY Times Bestselling Author

Dame Dash
Founder/CEO, Dame Dash Studios

Trajan Langdon
General Manager of The New Orleans Pelicans

Ty Young
WNBA Veteran and CEO of TY1 Gear

Marc Spears
Senior NBA writer for ESPN’s The Undefeated

Josh Bryant / Emmanuel Sanders
Co-Founders, The Fangage

Ryan Leslie
CEO & Founder, Superphone

Phillip Fayne
Founder and Chief Social Impact Engineer at Highsy

Marco Hansell
Serial Entrepreneur, Multi-time Founder

Brittany Lanier
Senior Marketing Manager, Innovations, Molson Coors

Larry Reed
SVP Community Development and External Affairs Manager, Comerica Bank

John N. Pasmore
CEO of Yestime, Inc.

Danagog
Artist

Darryl Shore
VP, Inclusive Communities, Prudential Financial

ECool
Artist

Alan Ferguson
Senior Vice President, Community Development Invest Atlanta

Tyrone Poole
2X Super Bowl Champion, Author

Faith Morris
Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer, National Civil Rights Museum

Tie Cooper
Rolling Out, Beauty Editor

Gregory Anderson
Writer/Partner, Tri Destined Studios

Charles Jenkins
CEO, Inspired People

Swin Cash-Canal
VP of Basketball Operations & Team Development, New Orleans Pelicans

Regan M. Yeldell
Senior Marketing Director, Demand Generation, Comcast Business

Spectacular Smith
CEO Adwizar, Inc.

Greg Cunningham
Senior Executive Vice President, U.S. Bank

Lyrica
Singer / Songwriter

Jesseca ‘Judy’ Dupart
Founder of Kaleidoscope Hair Products and Entrepreneur / Influencer

Jason Pratt
Director Beverage Innovation, North America, Molson Coors

Monique “Mo” Corker
External Affairs Market Manager, Comerica Bank

Jeff Colvin
SVP Commercial Banking, Comerica Entertainment Group

Jason “J” Carter
Founder, One Music Fest

Valarie Pettiford
Fosse Tony/Grammy Nominee, Actress

Trey Haley
Director/Partner, Tri Destined Studios

Brandee Evans
P-Valley Star, Host & Businesswoman

Adam Dettman
Director of Partnerships & Licensing, Molson Coors

Sukihana
Music Artist

Dr. Hasan Jeffries
Author & Associate Professor of African American History, Ohio State University

Irv Ashford
Chief Community Officer, Comerica Bank

Beatrice Dixon
Co-Founder/CEO, The Honey Pot Company

Keia Clarke
CEO, The New York Liberty

Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene
Serial Founder & Inventor

Kenneth Kelly
Chairman & CEO, First Independence Bank; Chairman, National Bankers Association

Cy Alexander
Coach Cy Alexander, Author, Broadcaster & Motivational Speaker

Steve Canal
Co-Founder, One Venture Group

Fran Hutchins
Deputy Director, Equality Federation

Dr. Harry Williams
President & CEO of The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

CEO Matty J
Brand Developer & Consultant, CEO Matty J Enterprises

Marques Jackson
Senior Director Partnership Activation & Business Solutions, Miami Dolphins

Deon Taylor
Writer, Filmmaker, Director & Founder of Hidden Empire Film Group

Nick F. Nelson
Founder & CEO, Brandpreneur

Sean J
Lifestyle Specialist and Curator

Terra Wallace
Head of Education & Engagement

Yvette Nicole Brown
Actress, President/CEO, Little Brown Girl, Inc.

Pretty Vee
Comedian, Artist and Actor

James Bland
CEO James Bland Productions, Emmy Award-Winning Showrunner
AND SO MANY MORE...
REGISTER TODAY AND ATTEND R.I.D.E. CON 2018!
OUR TRACKS
ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The speakers
Tobias van Schneider
Independent Designer
USA
Mathias Høst Normark
Art Director & Designer
DENMARK
PANEL SESSIONS
Elevate your thought process, enhance your craft, and learn how to monetize your talents with your choice of more than 30 sessions including some of the brightest minds in various industries. RIDE will host the top subject matter experts to share with you best practices; taking you and your business to the next level.
INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTES
In the past we’ve had names like Dame Dash, Mona Scott-Young, Ray J, and Charlamagne Tha God on the Keynote stage. This year is no different. We are inviting more great individuals, like in the past, to inspire you with their insight, vision, and experience.
INTERACTIVE CONNECTIVITY
Engage with some of the top brands leveraging the latest technology and developing the most innovative approach to leading their business and bettering our community and world. #RIDECon19 is here to give you access to the top thought-leaders and hottest technology.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
RIDE is not your average conference. We want to equip attendees with knowledge and the opportunity to gain practical experience on how to excel at any level. Come to network with your peers and executives. Listen to new perspectives, share and come together to change the world.
2018 AGENDA
DAY 1

DAY 2

REGISTER TODAY
DON’T MISS OUT
Join us for a virtual experience to gain insight and inspiration from high-profile industry experts as they reveal the secrets on how to thrive in today’s tech-driven economy.
NEW FOR RIDE 2020!
RIDE Conference 2020 will feature a Virtual Vendor Expo. Vendors can showcase their products and services, with either pre-recorded videos or a live video stream session in the virtual booth. Booths have a customizable lead generation feature built-in for capturing attendee interest. For more information, email [email protected].
HOTEL PARTNER
Special discounted rates are available with our RIDE 2019 Conference partner hotel, Aloft Downtown Atlanta. These discounted rates are available during the RIDE 2019 registration process only. Call or go online to reserve today. Special rates are based upon room availability. Call (888) 627-8968 and ask to book the Steed Media Group rate or book online using the RIDE 2019 Conference Special Rate Code, S7530.
Lodging
We are excited to have our 2019 RIDE Conference Hotel partner minutes away from all of the action. Making it easier for our guests to enjoy the downtown views nonstop.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS



