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

Emerging Founder Venture Competition

Now in its eighth year, the Emerging Founder Venture Competition (EFVC) connects early-stage founders from underrepresented communities with access to capital, mentors, and advisors. Founders compete in pre-revenue and revenue-generating tracks, with finalists pitching to a panel of venture capital judges at Harvard Business School for a chance to win non-dilutive capital.Since 2020, the competition has awarded more than $1 million to founders, and alumni have gone on to raise more than $20 million.

Applications Close Friday December 4th, 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