Community, Power & Legacy: Ecosystems Over Silos

Topic: Ecosystems Over Silos: Building Strategic Partnerships, Coalitions and Shared Infrastructure

Featured Speaker: Buchi Osondu

Buchi Osondu is the co-founder of Fine Wine Series, the largest Black-owned wine festival in the United States, dedicated to reimagining the wine experience through the lens of culture, community, and celebration. Through large-scale festivals, curated tastings, and immersive lifestyle events, Fine Wine Series has built a nationally recognized platform that champions Black and Brown-owned wine brands while making wine more approachable and inclusive. Their work bridges the worlds of food, music, and storytelling, creating spaces where diverse audiences can explore their palates and connect meaningfully over shared experiences. As a builder of community-centered ecosystems, Buchi brings firsthand expertise in how to forge strategic partnerships, convene coalitions, and develop the kind of shared infrastructure that allows Black-owned businesses and brands to scale together.

Key Topics May Include:

The difference between a network and an ecosystem…