P&L Group Unveils Star-Powered 4th Annual Publishing Summit at 19th Annual National Leadership Conference

Exploring leadership, equity, and storytelling at the 4th Annual Publishing Summit, presented by Dynasty Media.

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.