Michael Barclay II

Chief Events Officer at Sundial Media Group

Speaker

Michael Barclay II is a globally recognized experiential executive and the Chief Events Officer at Sundial Media Group, where he leads event strategy and execution across ESSENCE, AFROPUNK, Beautycon, Refinery29, Somos, Girls United, ESSENCE Studios, Unbothered, and Naturally Curly. Under his leadership, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has achieved its highest-selling nights in 30 years. A BizBash Industry Innovator, he has earned prestigious accolades, including a Cannes Lion Bronze Award and a Clio Sports Bronze Award, for his visionary approach to cultural storytelling and immersive brand experiences.