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Juneteenth

Tech Forum

Strategic Moves. Lasting Impact.

BNXT is a tech forum where high-performing Black and allied tech professionals connect, gain insider insights, and build a powerful network. This Juneteenth, tech professionals will gather in Houston to exchange ideas and shape the future of business.

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Executive Breakfast - Powered by Block

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.

Host Welcome

Get ready to kick off the day with energy and intention as Cher Jones—renowned personal branding expert and Founder of Socially Active Training—welcomes you to BNXT. Known for helping leaders show up powerfully in digital spaces, Cher sets the tone for a day of bold ideas, executive insight, and high-impact connections.Get ready to kick off the day with energy and intention as Cher Jones—renowned personal branding expert and Founder of Socially Active Training—welcomes you to BNXT. Known for helping leaders show up powerfully in digital spaces, Cher sets the tone for a day of bold ideas, executive insight, and high-impact connections.

Speaker

Cher Jones

Socially Active Training

Founder

The Power of Possibility: Opening the BNXT Executive Forum

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.

Speaker

Lekan Olawoye

Obsidi®

Founder and CEO

From Executive to the C-Suite: Making the Strategic Leap

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.

Speaker

Lekan Olawoye

Obsidi®

Founder and CEO

Krista Satterthwaite

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Senior VP and General Manager, Main Stream Compute

Owning the Funnel: Aligning Sales, Marketing, & Product for GTM Wins

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.

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Annette Stewart

Director

Global Woman Corporate

(Moderator)

Mayka Rosales Peterson

LAVA Technology Services

Vice President, Marketing,

Anthony Lambie

TD Bank

Associate Vice President of Marketing Technology

Anne Bolton

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

VP Sales and Partner Experience

Leading Through Headwinds: Navigating Uncertainty with Vision and Resolve

True leadership is tested in times of economic volatility, technological disruption, and organizational change. This session brings together executives who have led teams through crises, transformations, and moments of high-stakes decision-making. Hear firsthand how they maintained clarity, inspired resilience, and made bold, values-driven choices amidst uncertainty. Whether you’re navigating restructuring, market shifts, or internal resistance, this panel offers a masterclass in executive leadership when the pressure is on.

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Dau Tucker,

RHA Health Services LLC

Chief Human Resource Officer

(Moderator)

Sadie Bell

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

VP of Innovation and Deployment of People Systems, Digital Experience and AI

Andrea Johnson

JPMorganChase & Co.

Head of Horizontal Architecture, CCB Operations

Idara Umoh

Echelon Health Partners

CEO & Founder

Executive Lunch Powered by HPE

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.

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Commanding the Market: Growth, Influence, and the Future of Intelligent Spend

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.

Speaker

Etosha Thurman

SAP

Chief Marketing Officer, Finance & Spend Management

Breaking the Silence: Executive Compensation Unpacked

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.

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Tony Gauda

Intuit

VP Technology, Chief Architect Security, Risk & Fraud

Precision Under Pressure: Delivering Excellence While Navigating Complexity

How do technology leaders continue to drive execution with complex regulatory and privacy mandates? Simple, with precision.
Join Daphne McRae, Head of the U.S. Platforms and Technology Project Management Office at TD Bank Group, on the BNXT mainstage as she delivers bold insights, lived experiences, and powerful lessons on maintaining Precision Under Pressure during high stakes project delivery. This is a must-hear message for every executive ready to gain insights on maintaining operational excellence with a precision mindset, and building inclusive high-performing delivery teams, for the moments that matter most.

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Daphne M. McRae

TD Bank

Head of AMCB U.S. Technology Solutions Program Management Office

Scaling What Matters: Inclusion as a Growth Strategy

In today’s economic landscape, the most resilient companies aren’t just innovating—they’re scaling what matters. Inclusion is no longer a cultural initiative; it’s a business growth strategy.
This executive panel will challenge outdated assumptions and reveal how leading organizations are embedding inclusion into the DNA of their operations, from product design and customer acquisition to leadership culture and market expansion. The result? Increased trust, accelerated performance, and access to markets others overlook.
For executives navigating risk, growth, and relevance in a rapidly shifting world, this session offers more than inspiration—it delivers a clear, strategic playbook for turning equity into enterprise value.

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Ashley Blackmon-Hynson

Block

Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner, Technical Team

(Moderator)

Nana Kwame Owusu

CashApp

Senior Engineer

Monet Spells

Square

VP of Design Trust

Forecasting in Uncertainty: Leading Through Economic Change

When the market shifts, executive clarity becomes non-negotiable. This session equips financial and operational leaders with tools to build adaptive forecasts, lead through budget constraints, and allocate capital under pressure. Hear how top execs balance long-term bets with short-term resilience in a volatile world.

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Kay Warren

JPMorganChase

Agility Lead, Vice President

(Moderator)

Katie Kitchen

TD Bank

VP, Human Resources, Platform & Technology

Queen Smith

CITI

VP of Enterprise Agility and Data

Neka Hickmon

Citibank

IT Director, Global Consumer Bank

Obsidi® BNXT Junteenth Cookout

End your leadership forum experience by joining us for an unforgettable Obsidi® BNXT Juneteenth Cookout, where community meets culture in the best way possible—through great food, good music, and even better company.

What to Expect?

This isn’t just a cookout—it’s a whole vibe.
Get ready for:

  • BBQ done right — sizzling grills, savoury bites, and sides that hit the spot
  • Live DJ + Music — from old school anthems to new school bangers, we’re spinning joy all afternoon
  • Line dancing — whether you know the steps or want to learn, we’re bringing that Southern soul to the dance floor

Networking that doesn’t feel like networking — reconnect with other BNXT attendees in a relaxed and fun setting designed for engaging conversations and building lasting connections.

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Forum Content Streams

BNXT equips you with insights, skills, and networks through four key content streams, offering expert discussions and strategic guidance to excel in executive leadership and shape the future of tech

Product & Engineering Leadership

Learn how to drive innovation while balancing speed, scale, and security while fostering a culture of experimentation and excellence

GTM Strategies in Sales & Marketing

Master go-to-market strategies, data-driven sales execution, and effective alignment techniques to drive revenue growth and market impact

Financial & Operational Mastery

Discover how to lead financial transformation, drive operational success, and navigate market uncertainty

Innovation, Agility & Supply Chain Leadership

Learning how to navigate global disruptions, tariff wars while embrace sustainability and leveraging emerging technologies

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BNXT 2025 Speakers

Krista Satterthwaite

Senior Vice President & General Manager, Main Stream Compute

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Etosha Thurman

Chief Marketing Officer, Finance & Spend Management

SAP

Lavonne Monroe

VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Performance Enablement, and L&D

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Tony Gauda

VP Technology, Chief Architect Security, Risk & Fraud

Intuit

Anne Bolton

VP Sales and Partner Experience​

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Idara Umoh

Founder & CEO

Echelon Health Partners​

Queen Smith

VP of Enterprise Agility and Data

CITI

Sadie Bell

VP Innovation & Deployment of People Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Andrea Johnson

Head of Horizontal Architecture, CCB Operations

JPMorganChase & Co.

Mayka Rosales - Peterson

Vice President, Marketing

LAVA Technology Services

Lekan Olawoye

Founder and CEO

Obsidi®

Clesmie Burden

Chief of Staff | Global Sales​

Hewlett Packard Enterprise​

Susan Blocker

Vice President of Compute Quality & Knowledge Management

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Shalini Dutta​

Director, Global Talent Acquisition​

Hewlett Packard Enterprise​

Annette Stewart

Director

Global Woman Corporate

Anthony Lambie

Associate Vice President of Marketing Technology

TD Bank

Kay Warren

Agility Lead, Vice President

JPMorganChase

Monet Spells

VP of Design Trust

Square

Nana Kwame Owusu

Senior Engineer

CashApp

Ashley Blackmon-Hynson

Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner

Block

Dau Tucker

Chief Human Resource Officer

RHA Health Services LLC

Eunice Yin

Director GTM Data and Systems Strategy

Enbridge

Katie Kitchen

VP, Human Resources, Platform & Technology

TD Bank

Neka Hickmon

IT Director, Global Consumer Bank

Citibank

Kevin L. Nichols

Founder, President & CEO

The Social Engineering Project, Inc

Nimo Dennis

Senior Vice President, Cloud

Cast Software

Sheera Sabur

Vice President, Product Management

JPMorgan Chase

Reba Jackson

Vice President of Compliance & Privacy

PointClickCare

Daphne M. McRae

Head of AMCB U.S. Technology Solutions Program Management Office

TD Bank

Cher Jones

Founder

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Driving Innovation and Alignment

Sustaining HPE’s Legacy, Talent, and Market Leadership in a Transforming World

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring HPE’s senior leaders as they tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time: how to honor a legacy of excellence while boldly driving innovation to thrive in an ever-evolving, competitive world. This conversation will explore the art of balance, preserving HPE’s engineering superiority and market leadership while transforming to meet the demands of a dynamic and fast-changing future.

Key themes include navigating market megatrends to sustain leadership, revolutionizing go-to-market strategies to empower sellers and elevate productivity and shaping the future of talent by aligning people with purpose in a post-acquisition landscape. At the heart of the discussion lies the power of collaboration, connecting strategy, execution, and customer-centricity to fuel shared success across teams and organizations.

This is more than a panel; it’s a front-row seat to the visionary thinking and actionable insights that will shape the next chapter of HPE’s journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by the expertise, strategies, and bold leadership approaches driving HPE’s continued success.

Anne Bolton

Vice President of Sales Experience

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Clesmie Burden

Chief of Staff | Global Sales

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Susan Blocker

VP of Compute Quality and Knowledge Management

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Lavonne Monroe

VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Performance Enablement, and Learning & Development

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

The Power of Executive Presence

Inspiring Teams, Driving Innovation, and Shaping the Future of Leadership at HPE

The Power of Executive Presence: Inspiring Teams, Driving Innovation, and Shaping the Future of Leadership at HPE Are you ready to elevate your leadership game and unlock the full potential of your executive presence? Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking panel session where exceptional HPE leaders will share actionable strategies, personal stories, and future-focused insights to help you lead with greater confidence and impact. Discover how executive presence can inspire teams, boost morale, and drive innovation in transformative ways. Gain valuable perspectives on the role of mentorship, the power of influence, and the trends shaping the future of leadership at HPE. Whether you’re a rising leader or an established executive, this is your opportunity to learn from the best and take your leadership skills to the next level. Don’t just keep up with change—lead it. Join us for this must-see discussion and shape the future of leadership, innovation, and growth.

Shalini Dutta

Director, Global Talent Acquisition

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Anne Bolton

Vice President of Sales Experience

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Clesmie Burden

Chief of Staff | Global Sales

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Susan Blocker

Vice President of Compute Quality and Knowledge Management

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

HPE Networking Hour

Inspiring Teams, Driving Innovation, and Shaping the Future of Leadership at HPE

Unwind, connect, and spark meaningful conversations during this dedicated networking hour in the HPE Lounge. Meet HPE leaders, tech innovators, and fellow executives in a space designed for relationship-building, idea-sharing, and exploring new possibilities across the tech ecosystem.

Code for Access

Engineering Systems That Open Doors

Access doesn’t scale by accident—it’s engineered by design.
This session explores how technical leaders are building infrastructures that expand reach, lower barriers, and serve excluded markets. Learn how inclusive design, scalable architecture, and thoughtful UX are driving new value in banking, commerce, and community tech.
For engineering leaders and builders working at the edge of inclusion and performance.

Kevin L. Nichols

Founder, President & CEO

The Social Engineering Project, Inc (Moderator)

Nimo Dennis

Senior Vice President, Cloud

Cast Software

Sheera Sabur

Vice President, Product Management

JPMorgan Chase

Trust by Design

The Data-Driven Path to Responsible AI

Bias isn’t invisible—and neither is trust.

This executive panel explores how today’s data and machine learning leaders are embedding accountability, transparency, and fairness into the core of intelligent systems. From predictive analytics to real-time fraud prevention, hear how enterprises are aligning responsible AI principles with business goals—while managing risk, regulatory demands, and brand reputation.

Whether you’re navigating governance, building scalable AI solutions, or defining ethical frameworks, this session offers strategic insight into how trust is architected from the ground up.

Kevin L. Nichols

Founder, President & CEO

The Social Engineering Project, Inc (Moderator)

Reba Jackson

Vice President of Compliance & Privacy

PointClickCare

Eunice Yin

Director GTM Data and Systems Strategy

Enbridge

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Netowrking Session Powered by Block

Step into the Block Lounge and connect with the minds shaping the future of commerce, tech, and innovation. This isn’t your typical networking hour—it’s your chance to spark real conversations with forward-thinkers, disruptors, and decision-makers who are building what’s next. Whether you’re a product strategist, engineer, or executive leader, come ready to exchange bold ideas, share your journey, and leave with new connections that count.

Block’s ecosystem is built on access—and this session is no exception.