In 1993, then named “An Expo for Today’s Black Woman,” the Black Women’s Expo (BWe) primarily focused on providing an annual event where small businesses and major corporations alike could showcase their products and services to African American consumers in the Chicagoland area. Over the years, BWe has blossomed into an event where Black women and their family & friends can be educated, entertained, and emboldened! 

The 3-day long exposition is comprised of small and large activations that address the needs of Black women and their family & friends via topical seminars & general sessions presented by subject matter experts, themed pavilions, an Exhibitor’s Marketplace, and corporate activations. As the nation’s longest running, intergenerational exposition for Black women and their families, BWe is proud to cultivate a space where ideas are shared, solutions are discussed, entrepreneurs gain insights on growing their businesses, and corporate brands speak directly to brand-loyal consumers.