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Concept — a design study for ADW Collective. Anything unconfirmed is labelled.

ADWC

02Community

A room where you already belong.

A networking community where Black people in Media & Entertainment can connect & learn from each other while amplifying Black voices and creativity.

  • No membership fee
  • Open to join
  • In person

01Why join

Proximity, on purpose.

  • 01

    A room that already exists

    ADW brings Black media and entertainment professionals into the same space — in person, on purpose, and often at capacity.

    Unite

  • 02

    Connection that carries

    The point is not a business card. It is knowing who to call, and being someone others call back.

    Uplift

  • 03

    Leaders, developed

    ADW's vision names it directly: cultivate meaningful connections, develop future Black leaders, and drive collective impact.

    Empower

02Who's in the room

People who work where you work.

  • 01

    Media professionals

    Working in broadcast, publishing, streaming, journalism and the agencies that sit alongside them.

    Welcome

  • 02

    Entertainment professionals

    Building careers across music, film, television, live events and the businesses behind them.

    Welcome

  • 03

    Emerging talent

    Early in the industry and looking for the room where the next step actually gets discussed.

    Welcome

  • 04

    Industry leaders

    Further along, and intentional about who comes up behind them.

    Welcome

03What we create

The kinds of experiences ADW builds.

  • 01

    Happy hours and mixers

    The format ADW has run and filled: an evening, a room, and the people you have been meaning to meet.

    Recurring

  • 02

    Panels and sessions

    Conversations with people doing the work, in front of an audience that shares the context.

    Programming

  • 03

    Cultural moments

    Gatherings built around dates that matter to this community, celebrated on its own terms.

    Seasonal

A large group of ADW Collective members photographed together under stage lighting.
ADW Collective members posing together at an industry event.
ADW Collective members gathered at an evening venue event.
ADW Collective members gathered on stage at an industry awards evening.
ADW Collective members gathered together at a daytime workplace event.

04Member voices

“Every event that ADWC has hosted has been a great experience.”
Tyler W.
“Always love when I meet up with the ADWC family, always a good time!”
Patrick P.L.
“Their purpose aligns with what is happening in the corporate world. Can't wait for another event!”
Kesi G.

There is no fee to join. There is a room to walk into.

05Join

Add your name.

Joining means ADW can reach you directly when the next gathering opens — before it fills.

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