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Certified Speakers

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Connecting People

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Unique Digital Ideas

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Welcome To MiExpo Conference

Our Speakers

Robert Gates

Lead Speaker

Paul Wilson

Lead Speaker

Amanda Tim

Lead Speaker

Benjamin Zara

Lead Speaker

Robert Gates

Lead Speaker

Paul Wilson

Lead Speaker

Amanda Tim

Lead Speaker

Benjamin Zara

Lead Speaker

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Welcome To MiExpo Conference

Event Schedule

DAY 1 Thursday - 10/16/25
DAY 2 Friday - 10/17/25
DAY 3 Saturday - 10/18/25
DAY 4 Sunday - 10/19/25

Afterparty

7:00 PM
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12:00 AM

BATSI ATL - Offsite - 4075 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

Monologues & Mingle Opening Night Party

Join us for captivating live monologues—raw, powerful performances that set the tone for the festival ahead. Once the stage lights fade, the vibe shifts into a lively mingle where creators, performers, and guests connect over music, drinks, and good energy. It’s more than an opening night—it’s the spark that ignites the entire festival. **Offsite at BATSI

ONLINE

Thursday
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Friday

Short Film Competition

SCREEN and RATE the 2025 Finalists for the OFFICIAL JARO | PVIFF SHORTS COMPETITION.

SPECIAL SCREENING

9:00 PM
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HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - Magnolia Room

Sneak Peek of The Family Business S6

Special Screening with the Cast & Crew of the latest season of "The Family Business". All hosted by Ben Stephens. Screening: 9 pm Scrn Rm: Magnolia

SPECIAL SCREENING

2:00 PM RED CARPET
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2:45 PM SCREENING

HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - Azalea Ballroom

Special Screening of “Building E-Sports”

Special Screening of "Building E-Sports w/ Fireside Chat featuring Titus Walker, interviewed by Ramona DeBreaux (Kiss 104.1 FM). Focused on communities of color, the Ultimate Endgamers League curriculum is designed to create a pipeline of workforce ready talent from underrepresented communities. We use gaming to develop critical thinking, career, and life readiness to students in underserved communities. Red Carpet: 2:00 p.m. Screening: 2:45 pm Fireside Chat: 3:00 p.m. Scrn Rm: Azalea FREE w/ RSVP

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Registration

9:00 AM
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HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - 4000 Summit Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30319

REGISTRATION

Check-In is digital! Please use use your mobile device or print your tickets to have them scanned at the entrances of the event you're attending. However, there will be help desks available throughout the festival.

Screenings

10:00 AM
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10:30 PM

HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - 4000 Summit Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30319

Film Screenings

Watch Films & Screenings. *Please be sure to check the Screening Schedule as times may vary and are subject to change.

Private

12:00 PM
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6:00 PM

HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - 4000 Summit Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30319

Pitch Tent

Register to pitch your ideas to television and film production executives for a chance to have your film or television series produced. Each pitch registrant will have 5 minutes to pitch their concept LIVE in front of a panel of various professionals and entities to include but not limited to:

PANELISTS: Investors | Producers | Distributors -James "JB" Brown (Executive Producer/Distributor) -Lamont Pete (Head of TV-Sunset Pictures) -Kevin Garnett (Writer/Producer) -Chad Hagan (Executive Producer/Investor) -Lisa Osinoye (Executive Producer) -Adam Engelhard (Head of Production - Buffalo 8) -Misha Hedman (Producer) -Clarissa Robinson (Producer/Casting Director) -Derrick Wills (Executive Producer/Investor) -Aisha Wynn (Executive Producer/Investor) -Wayne Overstreet (Producer/Distribution Executive) -Howard Clay (Producer/Director) -Shaun Mathis (Director/Producer) -Cortez McNeil (Executive Producer - C.A.M. Productions) -Jeff Robinson (Executive Producer/Manager) -Roy Turner (Attorney)

TABLE READS

2:00 PM
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6:00 PM

HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - Gardenview Rm

Table Reads

Writers, Producers & Actors come together to read and enact various Scripts

PANEL

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - Azalea Rm

Sound, Music, & Movie Royalties

When the beat drops and the credits roll—who really gets paid? This dynamic panel unpacks the money, the law, and the hustle behind sync deals, soundtracks, and royalties. Artists, lawyers, and producers collide to reveal how to turn creative work into lasting revenue. PANELISTS: Gene Andrews (Moderator) – Commissioner, Black Arts & Entertainment; Music Producer/Manager | Heather Beverly – Entertainment Attorney | Marvin Arrington – Entertainment Attorney | James “JB” Brown – Producer/Composer | Jeff Robinson – Manager/Producer, MBK Entertainment | Kenny Jones – Artist/Producer | Yung Joc – Artist/Producer | Allen Johnston – Global Distributor/Licensor

WORKSHOP

6:00 PM
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7:00 PM

HOST HOTEL - Hyatt Villa Christina - Azalea Rm

Speed Networking: Fast Lane to Success

Attendees will rotate between tables in timed sessions, engaging in 1-on-1 discussions with a diverse group of industry leaders & influencers. Panelists: Commissioner Gene Andrews National Black Entertainment & Arts | Leslie Greene- Casting Director | Misha Headman-Producer (MBK Entertainment) | Tabari Sturdivant – Producer/Director | Clarissa Robinson- (Casting Director/Producer) | Gia Compton, ESQ (AMG Business Affairs Director) and more….