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Are you overwhelmed with deciding which Tech Conferences to attend this year? Budget not matching your desires to attend them all?…Well you’re in luck! Our team at Venture for THEM is sponsoring 2 tickets for you and a friend to attend Roadmap to Billions (powered by Black Women Talk Tech ) in New York from May 16th - May 19th - you don’t want to miss this! How can you win these 2 tickets?? 1. You must be a current HBCU student 2. You must be following Venture for T.H.E.M. and Black Women Talk Tech 3. Tag the one friend that you would take with you, below 4. Our team will select a winner at random this Friday! Stayed tuned for more giveaways to attend the top tech conferences in the world! 🚀

As the Leeds Digital festival continues to gain momentum, year on year, I wanted to signpost some brilliant events over the next few weeks. First up, me and James are hosting an event on the misconceptions of software engineering leadership on the 28th. Following a podcast on the same topic a few months ago, we realised there are plenty of misconceptions in our industry, so this event will be running through things we hear all the time and opening up the conversation to the audience. Whether you're an engineer or someone in the leadership space, there are bound to be things you can learn about the inner workings of high-performing technical teams. A big thanks to James Westwood from WRK digital for putting this together. https://lnkd.in/eQHi2PdZ The Glean Engineering team have put together an incredible hack day on the 27th, where you'll adopt the role of a private investigator to help solve the mystery of a missing student! I've seen the team planning this for the last few weeks, and although I'm biased, it contains some clever puzzles that will put you to the test. https://lnkd.in/ewFeg7Ya Finally, the "Diverse by Design" panel is on the 28th, chaired by Gwen Diagram. It's proven that neuro-inclusive teams produce the most competitive tech. Different perspectives and opinions breed accessible, more inclusive technology. I can't wait to see how the panel discussion on this one unfolds. https://lnkd.in/ewUfvf9B If you make it to any of these events, pop over to say hello!

What is Black Tech Saturdays in Detroit? Johnnie Turnage: Detroit Could Be America’s Premier Black Tech Ecosystem, But… My name is Johnnie Turnage. Less than a year ago, I founded Black Tech Saturdays with my wife Alexa, and the results have been out of this world! We grew from five people in a coffee shop to over 6,000 Detroiters, Michiganders, and visitors from all over the world. We’ve supported founders as they worked to gain traction, revenue, and capital faster than ever. We’ve also supported over a hundred people in their quest to get jobs, and we’ve witnessed more of our community find pathways into the tech industry, as entrepreneurs, as talent, and as true contributors. It’s rare to see your efforts create so much impact in such a short time, especially when there are huge gaps in resources, but where there is true community, there is an opportunity to make a big impact. Detroit is the city of innovation. It’s the original Silicon Valley; there is no place more innovative, creative, and resilient than Detroit. We make a way out of no way, and because of that very spirit, we have watched our tech ecosystem come alive in ways that has never been experienced by Black tech founders and professionals. Because of the traction, momentum, and excitement around Black Tech Saturdays, we were invited to the world’s largest tech conference, South by Southwest (SXSW). SXSW began in Austin, Texas, as a small group and has grown to be a two-week event often seeing north of 350,000 attendees. #tech #ecosystem #detiptv #newyorkiptv https://lnkd.in/g59xTzTK

Do faith and tech work well together? 🤔 Come find out on July 12th at the Morgan Arts Complex in historic Bridgeport, Chicago during the very first Talents and Tech Conference for God's Glory - The Talents x Tech Conference. Save the date for this must-see conference! ✨ Stay tuned for more details about speakers and sessions. Register by clicking the link in the comments. #TalentsAndTech #Conference #FaithAndTech

Hey Detroit Design and VC community! Don't miss this event! 🎉Black Tech Saturdays in Detroit! 🚀 We're thrilled to launch Black Tech Saturdays, a dynamic initiative aimed at nurturing a culture of innovation and imagination to bolster the growth of Black tech in Detroit. Our mission centers on generating community wealth through knowledge sharing, fostering a strong sense of community, and celebrating Black Joy. At the heart of Black tech success is diversity. We're dedicated to championing diversity and inclusivity, striving to create an ecosystem where high-growth companies thrive, quality job opportunities abound, and everyone in the community benefits. Guided by the principles of Equitech, we believe in the transformative power of diverse teams, leadership, and perspectives to amplify tech company growth. By uniting entrepreneurs, innovators, and technologists from varied backgrounds, we're cultivating a vibrant ecosystem that propels Black tech forward. Building a flourishing tech community demands intention, purpose, and imagination. We're committed to offering learning and networking opportunities, alongside spaces to celebrate Black Joy. Our events aim to connect individuals from diverse walks of life to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful connections. 🌟 Join Black Tech Saturdays in Detroit and become part of a movement driving positive change and laying the foundations for a brighter future in Black tech. Together, we can unlock the potential of innovation and imagination to foster a more equitable, just, and prosperous society for all. #BlackTechSaturdays #DetroitTech #Innovation #DiversityInTech #CommunityWealth #BlackJoy #Equitech

Happy Tech Week to my fellow developers! 🎉 I'm excited to join you all during Atlanta Tech Week and share insights on "How Data-Driven Innovation Powers Scalable Product Development: Research, Branding, and Presentation Strategies." Catch my session this Thursday at the Indigo Hotel Downtown. Let's drive innovation together! #AtlantaTechWeek #DataDrivenInnovation #ProductDevelopment #TechTalks #Networking #RenderATL

Calling all tech enthusiasts! Don't miss out on the Black Tech HBCU Tour happening TOMORROW! Be sure to join us at the Digital Equity: Black to the Future panel discussion at 11 AM sharp! Get ready to dive into crucial conversations and empower the future of tech together. See you there! #BlackTechHBCUTour #DigitalEquity #JoinTheConversation"

TOMORROW! EVERYONE in non-profit, especially those interested in tech being used to impact change in our urban areas for youth and young adults should be here! This session is free and focuses on actionable solutions!

Sean Stapley and Kerem Kolcuoglu are letting me speak in public this year—come find out if they regret it! Looking forward to talking about the future of digital assets, role of NFTs in art and entertainment, and how these technologies should be designed ethically & used for social impact. See you at the International Tech Summit (Rummit) NEXT WEEK! 🏝 https://lnkd.in/gsTWPUZE #ITS5

Are you overwhelmed with deciding which Tech Conferences to attend this year? Budget not matching your desires to attend them all?…Well you’re in luck! Our team at Venture for THEM is sponsoring 2 tickets for you and a friend to attend Diversitech (powered by Tribaja.co) in Philly from May 7th to May 10th - you don’t want to miss this! How can you win these 2 tickets?? 1. You must be a current HBCU student 2. You must be following Venture for T.H.E.M. and Tribaja.co 3. Tag the one friend that you would take with you, below 4. Our team will select a winner at random this Friday! Stayed tuned for more giveaways to attend the top tech conferences in the world! 🚀