Best Networking Events in NYC (5.29.25)

NYC's best upcoming networking events, parties, and career events for Black Professionals! Over 80 events Inside!

May 29, 2025

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  1. Welcome!

  2. The Insiders List: 80 Upcoming Events!

  3. 5 Trending Jobs on Our Job Board

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Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

We are a little delayed due to the holiday but we are back. Memorial Day Weekend was a movie—the perfect unofficial kickoff to summer, with unforgettable events like the Fun with Friends Carnival on Saturday and Everyday Afrique on Monday setting the tone. The momentum isn’t slowing down, with a stacked lineup of networking, social, and career-boosting events this week, followed by NYC Tech Week next week, and an epic Juneteenth celebration week later in the month. If you’re free this Friday, join us as we support our friends JDS & Cocktails at their Masquerade Ball Event at Palma Verde in Manhattan. Get your ticket here and use our Promo Code: LEVELUP for a special discount. We’re here to keep you plugged in to the best moves to level up in life, love, and career. Keep scrolling for 80+ can’t-miss events to grow your network and make the most of your summer.

-Ryan, Founder of LEVELUP in NYC

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LEVELUP in NYC Partner Events

These are our official partner events—don’t miss out! Visit our Partnership page for details on how to partner with us or email us at [email protected]!

  1. [5/31] JDS & Cocktails: Masquerade Ball at Palma Verde [Link] 

    Promo Code: LEVELUP

  2. [6/14] The ManKave Summit 2025 [Link] 

    Promo Code: FREEMK25

  3. [6/21] No Ceilings 2: Yacht Social Networking (NYC) 2025 [Link]

🔝 The Insider’s List - 80 Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Featured Event

  1. [5/30] United Justice Coalition Summit [Link]

    The United Justice Coalition and Roc Nation are returning to New York City for the UJC Summit. Convening leaders, advocates and experts, the 2025 Summit will focus on identifying viable solutions to challenges within our criminal legal system and provide opportunities for attendees to take action.

  1. [5/29] The Billie Holiday Theater Presents Brooklyn Unplugged Talent Showcase with The Brooklyn Mavens [Link]

  2. [5/29] MakeLifeEpic.org Presents Epic Keys: Unlocking Real Estate Success Seminar [Link]

  3. [5/29] 2025 NYBLACKMBA Golf Classic & Spa Experience at Crystal Springs Resort [Link]

  4. [5/29] Art Arena Summit: Celebrating female leaders in the creative industry and sports [Link]

  5. [5/29] Industry Mixer [Link]

  6. [5/31] TeachJam Conference: A Day of Equity [Link]

  7. [5/31] Brunchin in BK Presents Demystifying AI: A Networking Panel [Link]

  8. [6/2-8] NY Tech Week Events (There are hundreds of NY Tech events on this list!) [Link]

That’s not all. We have over 80+ MORE upcoming events on the full event guide! Click below to see all upcoming events!

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