The invitation only conference 20/20 Vision: A Look Ahead At Black America In The Next Economic Boom brought together politicians, economists, policy makers, financial and corporate leadership, entrepreneurs, and other experts to discuss issues "vital to the future of African Americans and the nation as a whole" and inform development of a series of policy recommendations to the Obama administration and business, non-profit, and civic organizations.

U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis attended the conference's opening reception. U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk and Commerce Department Chief of Staff Rick C. Wade opened the conference with a message from the Obama administration.

The conference focused on job and education workforce readiness, small business and innovation, and wealth building and financial reform. Presentations included sessions with Melody Barnes, the White House Director of Domestic Policy Council; Jared Bernstein, Deputy Assistant to the President on Economic Policy and Chief Economic Advisor for the Vice President; Bernard Anderson of the Black Enterprise Board of Economists; Michael Lomax, President & CEO of the United Negro College Fund; Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia; David Hinson, National Director, Minority Business Development Agency; Bill Mays, Chairman & CEO of Mays Chemical Company; Rosalind Brewer, President, Southeast Operations for Walmart; and leadership of the Black Enterprise multimedia company. Boston, who is CEO of EuQuant presented during the roundtable session on small business and innovation.