12th Annual Black Student Success Summit
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Location: Portland State University
This full-day convening brings middle and high school students together with educators, employers, higher representative, apprenticeship programs, and non-profit partners.
Why Partner with BEAM in 2026
Partnering with these events positions your institution to:
Engage directly with a diverse pool of motivated students preparing for college, apprenticeships, and careers.
Share information about academic programs, hiring pathways, internships, and workforce opportunities.
Raise visibility among families, educators, and community stakeholders invested in student development.
Strengthen recruitment pipelines and brand affinity for organizations that are actively building future talent.
Partnering with BEAM demonstrates an investment in the aspirations of emerging leaders and helps cultivate well-prepared applicants across the education and workforce sectors.
Vendor Options
Your organization will receive:
Pre-event C-suite invitations to Networking Happy Hour on April 9th, 5:30 pm - 7pm, location TBD
Two complimentary parking passes
Panelist opportunity
Year-round Recognition in digital and print materials
Four complimentary lunches
Two Expo tables for direct engagement with students and families
Your organization will receive:
Pre-event C-suite invitations to Networking Happy Hour on April 9th, 5:30 pm - 7pm, location TBD
Recognition in digital and print materials
Two complimentary lunches
One Expo table for direct engagement with students and families
● Recognition in print materials
● Two complimentary lunches
● One Expo table for direct engagement with students and families
Your organization will receive:
Recognition in print materials
One Expo table for direct engagement with students and families
Two complimentary lunches