Texas Black Expo 2025

Corporate Awards Luncheon & Ceremony

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM onwards

Hilton Americas-Houston, Grand Ballroom

Corporate Awards Luncheon

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Hilton Americas-Houston, Grand Ballroom

A Grand Celebration of Power, Excellence, and Impact

Join us for the most prestigious business luncheon of the year, where power, influence, and opportunity converge. This event will bring together top business executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable experience of connection and recognition.

A Grand Celebration of Power, Excellence, and Impact

Join us for the most prestigious business luncheon of the year, where power, influence, and opportunity converge. This event will bring together top business executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable experience of connection and recognition.

Keynote Speaker:

Damola Adamolekun

Chief Executive Officer of Red Lobster, is a transformational business leader recognized for driving strategic renewal, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. As CEO, he has guided Red Lobster through a critical period of repositioning—strengthening the brand, aligning culture, and executing a disciplined vision for sustainable growth.

Adamolekun represents a new generation of executive leadership—one that understands the intersection of strong governance, decisive execution, and economic impact. His leadership perspective resonates with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and policymakers navigating change in today’s complex business environment.

As the featured presenter for the 2026 Texas Expo Summer Celebration, Damola Adamolekun brings practical insight into leading through disruption and building forward-looking pathways to prosperity.

Honoring Leaders in Business,

Government & Community Development

A Gathering of Influential Leaders

This exclusive luncheon is the ultimate networking experience for those seeking high-level connections, insights, and opportunities to expand their business influence.

Experience a weekend filled with powerful workshops, networking, and transformative business panels featuring some of the most dynamic speakers in the industry. Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable insights, build meaningful connections, and position your business for growth.