54TH H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference

Join US Saturday, February 27, 2027

54th H. Naylor Fitzhugh ConferencE

AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Founded in 1973, the H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference, hosted by the African American Student Union (AASU) and the Black Investment Club (BIC) at Harvard Business School, is an annual gathering honoring Black leadership and achievement. We welcome students of all backgrounds who are inspired by prominent underrepresented voices shaping business and culture today. Each year, the conference brings together current HBS students, peers from other MBA programs, young professionals, and alumni for a full day of dynamic panels, thought-provoking keynote conversations, the HBS Black New Venture Competition (which has awarded over $300K in non-dilutive capital to early-stage founders), and a post-conference networking reception and soiree.

Stay tuned for this years theme and speaker line up

black new venture competition

Now in its seventh year, the Black New Venture Competition (BNVC) is Harvard's largest venture competition, focused on Black pre-seed and seed stage entrepreneurs. Founders have the opportunity to pitch their ventures to a panel of esteemed judges for a chance to win non-dilutive capital. Past winners have gone on to raise more than $10 million in funding.

Applications Closed November 11, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.

Soiree

Join AASU & BIC for an evening of celebration with conference attendees as we wrap the celebratory weekend.

Attire: Cocktail