11:00 VIBE president Kenard Gibbs welcomes the crowd and introduces our inspirational speaker 11:05   Inspirational Speaker Reverend Al Sharpton 11:50   Ethics in Entertainment Panel Panel: Where Does Free Speech End and Social Responsibility Begin? MODERATOR: VIBE editor-at-large OJ Lima Featured Panelists: Author/Professor Michael Eric Dyson; Senior Director of Marketing, BME Recordings Orlando McGhee; Pastor Taffi Dollar; Atlanta Councilmember Ceasar Mitchell; Chris Webber; Luke; and V-103’s Ryan Cameron 1:15   V-Politics Panel Panel: Why Are Black Youth Detached From the American Political Process? MODERATOR: BET personality Jeff Johnson Featured Panelists: Artist/Activist Chuck D; Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney; Jehmu Green; Marjorie Fields Harris; Tara Wall; Georgia State Senator Kasim Reed; and Reverend Al Sharpton 2:30   ASCAP Open Forum Discussion Topic: ASCAP Presents The Hit Factory 3:15   The FREE AGENT CONTEST Hosted By T-Boz Winner will open concert on Saturday night with one song 11:00 Kenard Gibbs' Welcome 11:05   V-Lit Panel Panel: Is Street Lit the Only Game in Town for People of Color in the Book Industry? MODERATOR: literary agent for VIBE Ventures Manie Barron Featured Panelists: VIBE editor-at-large, VIBE Books Rob Kenner; Author/Professor Emily Raboteau; Senior Editor Atria Books Malaika Adero; Nia Demali; Medu Bookstore, Publisher Teri Woods; Author/Publisher Zane 12:10   Erik Parker Introduces Keynote Speaker 12:15   Keynote Speaker Kedar Massenburg, CEO Kedar Entertainment 12:45   V-Biz Panel Panel: Getting Into the Game–What Makes a Successful Entertainment-Industry Executive? MODERATOR: VIBE Music Editor Erik Parker Featured Panelists: Attorney Donald Woodard; Business Manager Jini Thornton; Universal Records’ Eric Nicks; Producer Kwamé; Songwriter Kandi Buress; and Manager Chaka Zulu 1:55   VIBE Publisher Carol Watson introduces Editor-In-Chief Mimi Valdés 2:00   VIBE VIXEN Panel Panel: What Professional Attributes Are Most Necessary to Succeed in a Male-Dominated Industry? MODERATOR: VIBE Music Editor-At-Large Ayana Byrd Featured Panelists: Mimi Valdés; Jeanine Griffin, VP/GM MBK Entertainment; Johnnie Walker, President NABFEME; Lisa Bonner, Esq., Founder Bonner Law; Donna DeBerry; and Sheryl Lee Ralph 3:10   The Bishop Eddie Long & Eddie Velez 4:10   Trailer of the Rainforest/Screen Gems film: The Gospel     The Stellar Gospel Showcase Featuring Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond and The Gospel Choir 5:20   V-Hollywood Panel Panel: Are High-Grossing Black Films Taking Over the Movie Mainstream? MODERATOR: VIBE Features Editor Serena Kim Featured Panelists: Reginald Hudlin; Reuben Cannon; Producer Rainforest Films Will Packer; Samantha Vincent, coo Tigon Studios and One Race Films; and Actress Elise Neal