AfroTech Conference 2026
Loida Nicolas Lewis
Author, TLC Beatrice, LLC
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Biography
Loida Nicolas Lewis is a distinguished businesswoman, philanthropist and author. After the untimely death of Reginald F. Lewis, the first African American to build a billion-dollar company, she led TLC Beatrice International as CEO and now continues his legacy as chair of The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation. Born in the Philippines, she became the first Asian woman to pass the New York State Bar Examination without attending a U.S. law school. She is a prominent advocate for immigrant rights, AANHPI representation, education, and Filipino-American civic engagement.
Sessions
Still in the Room
Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 PM – 1:25 PM CT
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The former CEO of TLC Beatrice on staying sharp in business decades into a career, and why longevity is a leadership strategy.
Longevity Is a Leadership Strategy
Wed, Nov 4, 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM CT
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A physician and a former CEO on how health, longevity, and staying in the room shape long careers.