Kick off your BNXT experience with clarity and connection. The Executive Breakfast—powered by Block—is an invitation-only gathering designed for senior leaders across industries to engage in meaningful conversation, build new relationships, and exchange forward-looking ideas.

Set in an intimate environment before the full-day programming begins, this breakfast offers a space for candid dialogue around leadership, innovation, and what it takes to drive impact in today’s evolving business landscape.

Join Lekan Olawoye, Founder and CEO of Obsidi®, as he opens the BNXT Executive Forum with a compelling call to action: reimagine what’s possible when Black and allied leaders take the lead in shaping innovation, driving transformation, and influencing the future of business.

This opening address will anchor the day’s agenda, illuminate Obsidi®’s mission, and set a powerful tone for the high-impact dialogue ahead.

The path to the C-suite is rarely linear—but it is intentional. In this powerful session, senior leaders who have made the leap to the highest levels of leadership share their pivotal career decisions, strategic moves, and what it truly takes to own a seat at the top. Learn how to navigate power structures, build executive visibility, and prepare for the complex demands of C-level leadership in today’s evolving business landscape.

In today’s economy, leadership is defined by clarity of vision and precision of execution. This keynote explores how bold marketing, unified solutions, and intelligence-led networks are transforming how enterprises approach go-to-market strategy, procurement, and scalable growth. Discover how the future of intelligent spend is driving agility, optimizing operations, and delivering measurable business impact—while positioning leaders to own more of the value chain.

What’s your worth at the top? This closed-door, exec-pass-only session pulls back the curtain on the realities of executive compensation. From negotiating total rewards to understanding equity, bonuses, and long-term incentive structures, our panel of seasoned C-suite leaders and compensation experts will share hard-earned insights and real numbers. This is your opportunity to ask the unfiltered questions, sharpen your negotiation edge, and walk away with a clearer understanding of how to secure the compensation package you deserve.

Revenue doesn’t stall because of a bad product—it stalls when teams aren’t rowing in the same direction. For executives responsible for growth, misalignment across product, marketing, and sales is a silent killer. This session unpacks how leading organizations are building unified go-to-market engines where data flows freely, roles are clearly defined, and every function drives toward one commercial goal.

Fuel up and forge new connections during this curated lunch experience, powered by HPE. This is more than just a meal—it’s an opportunity to engage in open conversation with fellow executives, exchange insights across industries, and reflect on the day’s emerging themes. Whether you’re continuing a conversation from the morning sessions or starting a new one, this lunch is designed to nourish both body and strategy.