Blavity Inc. Announces 2023 AfroTech Conference Speaker Lineup Featuring Top Tech and Business Figures
AFROTECH Conference (Photo Credit: Blavity, Inc.)
LOS ANGELES, October 4, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Today, Blavity Inc. disclosed the speaker list for its 2023 AfroTech Conference. This event, scheduled from Nov 1-5 in Austin, TX, will serve as a bridge between Black professionals and tech companies advocating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Notable speakers for this event encompass Issa Rae, Timbaland, U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, TIME's CMO Sade Muhammad, and Bernard Coleman, VP of People at Swing Education. Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, TikTok, Estee Lauder, Disney, Salesforce, and Silicon Valley Bank are among the brands committed to this initiative.
This year's AfroTech Conference will incorporate an array of programs, from "AfroTech Music" with performances by Rick Ross, DJ Spinderella, and more, to specialized summits on subjects like sports, health, product development, and technological innovation. Over 100 speakers are set to contribute insights on key topics, such as DEI's role in organizational change and future VC trends.
Austin's local Black-owned brands will also be showcased at Culture Park's business marketplace in partnership with Black Makers Market.
Jeff Nelson, Blavity Inc.’s COO, remarked, “Our aim with the AfroTech Conference is to perpetually create meaningful connections between emerging Black talents and America's fast-paced businesses.”
For a comprehensive look at the 2023 AfroTech Conference agenda and ticketing, click here.
Source: Blavity Inc. via Newswire
