Dynasty Media named Presenting Sponsor CEO David Beckford to open Day 1
Virtual — September 16, 2025 — P&L Group today announced the 4th Annual Publishing Summit, the headline feature of Day 1 of its 19th Annual National Leadership Development & Recognition Conference. The summit is presented by Dynasty Media, underscoring a strategic collaboration at the intersection of storytelling, leadership, and inclusive innovation. David Beckford, CEO of Dynasty Media, will open the program and set the tone for a high-impact day of author-led conversations.
What’s new and why it matters
- Three themed tracks, three author blocks, one cohesive narrative. Across the morning, authors share insights and personal stories from recent works across Inclusion, Belonging & Equity; Leadership; and Race Relations giving leaders practical, real-world takeaways they can apply immediately.
- A lineup too deep to fit in a single headline. Featured voices include Pam McElvane (SkiNy on Inclusion), Mitchell Levy (Executive Abundance), and Jahmal Miller (Equity, Equality & Justice for All) in Track 1; Amy Yip (Unfinished Business), Suri Surinder, DDS (The Adaptive Conversation Process), and Rodney Patterson (Trumping the Race Card) in Track 2; and Ella Washington, PhD (Unspoken), Shari Dunn (QUALIFIED), and Sarita Srivastava, PhD (Are You Calling Me a Racist?) in Track 3—and more.
- A curated experience, clearly structured. Day 1 opens with a Welcome from Sasha Parrish, Editor at P&L Publishing,
“The Publishing Summit is about reimagining the future of our industry—one that is inclusive, aligned with business intent, and built for long-term success. By fostering partnerships and championing community media, we’re creating a publishing ecosystem that drives reach, relevance, and revenue while staying true to its purpose.”
David Beckford, Group Publisher & CEO, Dynasty Media
Why the Publishing Summit is a must-attend
- Depth over soundbites: Authors move beyond summaries to share personal narratives and practice-ready insights that tie directly to culture, leadership, and equity outcomes.
- Breadth with coherence: The three-track structure ensures cross-pollination of ideas while staying tightly aligned to the realities leaders face now.
- Momentum for the full conference: The summit anchors Day 1 and sets a high bar for the leadership development experiences that follow.
Registration & Media: Register for the 19th Annual National Leadership Conference and learn more www.diversitymbamagazine.com
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About P&L Group: P&L Group convenes leaders, publishers, and practitioners to accelerate inclusive leadership and measurable impact through research, storytelling, and applied learning.
About Dynasty Media: Dynasty Media is a leading voice in culture-forward publishing and media innovation, serving as Presenting Sponsor of the 4th Annual Publishing Summit.
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