During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to network and attend conferences, professional development workshops, forums, panel discussions, live presentations, and interviews presented by high-impact leaders from various industries, community leaders, politicians, and more. At night, Essence Fest comes alive at the New Orleans Superdome, where Festival-goers can dance and sing along with the biggest names in entertainment—rhythm and blues, classic soul, hip-hop, neo-soul, and jazz.