AfroTech Conference is one of the largest multicultural tech conferences in the United States, and this year, it will be an even more immersive event as, after two years of being hosted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference returns to its in-person roots.
Taking place Sunday, Nov. 13 through Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Austin Convention Center and Hilton Austin, 20,000+ Black tech innovators, founders, entrepreneurs, and more will gather for events filled with dynamic programming on emerging trends, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and conversations with top tech recruiters. Also, for the first time ever, AfroTech Conference is introducing the AfroTech Conference Music Series featuring live performances by Bia, Zaytoven, Bas, DJ Moma, Mélat, and many more. Attendees will also have the chance to party with heavy hitters including Broccoli City and RNB House Party!
For years, the conference has been home to fellow founders, entrepreneurs, and engineers looking to take a 360-degree approach to how our culture, innovation and tech truly run the world. If you’re looking to get a head start on attending the conference this year, check out the schedule below. If you haven’t purchased your passes, don’t delay! Grab your tickets today!
Editorial note: The lineup is current as of this writing; however, it may be subject to change without notice.
Sunday, November 13, 2022
AFROTECH™ Official Welcome & Kickoff
Time: 3:30 PM
w/ Morgan DeBaun + Will Lucas
Session: Fireside Chat and Performance by Zaytoven
Time: 4:45 PM
Monday, November 14, 2022
Session: AFROTECH™ Cup Pitch Competition
Time: 2:00 PM
w/ Aaron Samuels, Melissa Bradley + Chelsea Roberts
Session: Ask Me Anything with Ryan Wilson of The Gathering Spot
Time: 12:00 PM
Session: Building Viral Products and Product-led Growth
Time: 9:30 AM
w/ Oji Udezue
Session: Creating a Roadmap for Your Product Management Career
Time: 9:00 AM
w/ Asia Mariah Stewart
Session: Digital Transformation in Emerging Markets: Leveraging the Power of the Network Effect
Time: 12:15 PM
w/ Shaïna Silva
Session: Driving Growth Through Innovation
Time: 9:00 AM
w/ Anré Williams
Session: Intersection of Tech and Climate
Time: 1:00 PM
w/ Aurora James, Julia Collins + Benjamin Bronfman
Session: Intro To Cryptocurrency: Crypto in Business
Time: 9:30 AM
w/ Najah Roberts
Session: Journey to Executive
Time: 9:30 AM
w/ Cristina Jones, Kelly Buchanan Spillers + Krista Bourne
Session: Level Up: Continuous Upskilling – How to Keep your Technical Team Sharp
Time: 11:30 AM
w/ Kandirra Wilson
Session: Level Up: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace and Life
Time: 11:00 AM
w/ Samuel Davis
Session: Level Up: Understanding Energy Management & Burnout Recovery
Time: 10:30 AM
w/ Nova Nicole
Session: National Geographic: Reimagine a 100-Year-Old Brand
Time: 11:30 AM
w/ Joseph Hapli, Nicky Everette + Anthony “Tony” Luckett
Session: Purpose, Equity and Innovation with Touré Roberts
Time: 1:00 PM
w/ Touré Roberts
Session: Running The Game: Becoming a Venture Catalyst
Time: 3:15 PM
w/ Arlan Hamilton, Ryan Wilson + Quawn Clark
Session: The Community Economy: Realizing the Value of Black Currency Time: 10:30 AM
w/ Kalah Haley
Session: The Secret to Product Innovation: MRW over MVP
Time: 12:45 PM
w/ Jeff Nelson
Session: Why You Should Be Leveraging Culture To Launch Your New Product
Time: 10:00 AM
w/ Blake Lynch
Session: WTF Are NFTs
Time: 12:30 PM
w/ Harold Hughes
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Session: Creating Meaningful Partnerships in Web3
Time: 7:00 AM
w/ Tanya Sam + Shondra Washington
Session: Revisiting the Talented Tenth: Reclaiming our Renaissance
Time: 7:00 AM
w/ Brigette Jones, Torian Robinson + Tammy Gordon
Session: Design in an Automated Future
Time: 9:00 AM
w/ Ovetta Sampson
Session: AI-Driven Business Model Disruption to Thrive in a Web3 Economy
Time: 9:30 AM
w/ Trice Johnson
Session: Reskilling America
Time: 9:30 AM
w/ Ruben Harris, Taryn Powdrell + Tammy Gordon
Session: Building Together: Why Investing in Esusu and SoLo Funds Improves Community
Time: 9:30 AM
w/ Alison Stillman, Samir Goel +Travis Holloway
Session: Fueling the Creator Economy with Social Tokens
Time: 9:30 AM
w/ Robert Collier
Session: Defi For Good
Time: 10:00 AM
w/ Omi Iyamu
Session: AlphaNoire™ Web3 Pitch Competition Finals
Time: 12:00 PM
w/ Florcy Morisset, Brandon Bryant + Will Campbell
Session: Accountability Matters: How to Hold Corporations Accountable for their Actions
Time: 10:15 AM
w/ Aurora James + Morgan DeBaun
Session: Ask Me Anything With Tanya Sam
Time: 10:15 AM
Session: Developing Inclusive Open Source Communities
Time: 10:30 AM
w/ Demetris Cheatham
Session: Designing and Engineering Inclusive Products
Time: 11:00 AM
w/ Bertrand Saint-Preux
Session: Investments In Africa
Time: 11:15 AM
w/ Chidinma Iwueke, Chika Uwazie + Ngozi Dozie
Session: Scaling Social Impact: How To Leverage Relationships for Strategic Business Growth
Time: 12:00 PM
w/ Isaac Addae, Joshua Mundy + Quawn Clark
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Session: Fireside with Nyla Hayes
Time: 10:00 AM
Session: The Electric Future of Cars
Time: 10:00 AM
w/ Jeff Nelson + Telva McGruder
Session: Fireside with Hope Wiseman
Time: 11:00 AM
Session: Future of Entertainment in Web3
Time: 11:00 AM
w/ Stephanie Alexis Smellie, Summer Watson + Micah Johnson
Session: The Business of Hip Hop
Time: 11:30 AM
w/ Tim Hinshaw Wallace Joseph + Stephanie Ogbogu
Session: Closing Ceremony
Time: 1:30 PM
w/ Will Lucas
AFROTECH™ Music
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM [Please note: Doors open at 5:00 PM]
w/ Headliner BIA + DJ Millie, The Sauce Trio
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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Blavity Inc. Day Party with Performance By Wale
Time: 11:00 AM
AFROTECH™ Music
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM [Please note: Doors open at 4:00 PM]
w/ Headliner: Bas + DJ Hella Yella, Chief Cleopatra, Mélat, DJ Moma
