IU community members are invited to join us at the IBE Summer Celebration to represent IU. As an IU faculty or staff member, you may attend the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration events below. Please see instructions on registering or receiving tickets.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 8:30–10:15 a.m.
Indiana Convention Center
This breakfast is the kick-off event for the Black Business Conference. It highlights initiatives that support minority, women, and veteran-owned Indiana business enterprises while showcasing upcoming business opportunities within the state.
Invitation Only
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center
At this event, the governor will offer remarks and present awards to recipients in the following categories: Achievement in Cultural Heritage, Achievement in Business and Entrepreneurship, Achievement in Civic Leadership, the Rev. Charles Williams Award, and the Sam Jones Trailblazer Award.
Invitation Only
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center
The annual conference provides teachers, administrators, and others concerned with education with resources, best practices, and professional development training in the area of cultural competency.
For IU faculty, staff, and students only. IU ID is required.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
Indiana Convention Center
Presented by Indiana University, this is the largest luncheon in the state of Indiana and the signature event of the Summer Celebration. Top corporate, government, and community leaders can enjoy unique networking opportunities and an awards ceremony that recognizes some of the nation’s most outstanding leaders.
Invitation only
Volunteers come together each year to make IU’s presence at IBE a success. Register for the dates, times, and roles that work best for you. As a volunteer, you’ll receive an IU gift bag with a T-shirt and other IU goodies and have the opportunity to connect youth and families across the state to IU.
