SPEC BLK: The Convening — Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPEC BLK?

SPEC BLK is a creator ecosystem and professional convening centered on Black speculative storytelling across publishing, film, television, gaming, and emerging media.

Built as both a convening and long-term ecosystem, SPEC BLK exists to cultivate visibility, infrastructure, adaptation opportunities, professional development, and sustainable pathways for Black storytellers and creative professionals.

The inaugural convening will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on November 7–8, 2026.

What can attendees expect?

Programming will include:

• Industry conversations & panels

• Creator networking opportunities

• Marketplace activations

• Professional development sessions

• Publishing & adaptation discussions

• Cultural and speculative storytelling programming

• Community-centered experiences designed to foster long-term collaboration and ecosystem growth

SPEC BLK is intentionally designed to bridge storytelling and industry access while centering Black imagination, innovation, and future-building.

Has the venue been announced yet?

YES! SPEC BLK: The Inaugural Convening will be held in Atlanta's historic westside at: 

The Martin

960 MLK Dr. SW

Atlanta, GA 30314

Have featured guests or panelists been announced?

YES! We have confirmed Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes, Rita Woods, and Milton Davis as our headliner guests. You can check out our lineup here.

SPEC BLK is intentionally building programming with care and alignment rather than rushing announcements prematurely.

Are tickets refundable?

Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

However, tickets may be transferred to another attendee up to 7 days prior to the event by contacting the SPEC BLK team.

In the event that SPEC BLK is canceled by organizers, ticket holders will receive the option of either:

• a full refund, or

• credit toward a future SPEC BLK convening or ecosystem initiative.

Will there be additional events and programming announced later?

Yes.

SPEC BLK is being developed as a year-round ecosystem, and additional programming, partnerships, marketplace opportunities, professional development initiatives, and ecosystem activations will continue to be announced as development progresses.

How can I stay updated?

Follow SPEC BLK announcements through:

• SUBCRIBE for official email updates here.

• Visit the official website

• lLike & follow our social platforms

What is Legacy Media Online?

Legacy Media Online is the organizing company behind SPEC BLK.

Founded by Tiara Janté, Legacy Media Online is a communications, media, and cultural strategy company focused on storytelling, visibility, and ecosystem development across publishing, media, and emerging creative industries.

Tiara Janté also serves as the Founder & Executive Director of SPEC BLK, where she leads the vision, strategic development, partnerships, and ecosystem-building efforts behind the convening and its year-round initiatives.

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