Black Enterprise is launching it’s inaugural tech conference, bringing together entrepreneurs, educators, executives, and innovators in the tech space, to bring access to Black entrepreneurs and future world changers. Here’s why we’re so excited.

1. The public & private sector will be in conversation.

Too often the rhetoric surrounding the advancement of Black interests happens in silos. Not at BE Tech ConneXt. Public will meet private for an incredible dialogue about not just technology, but how its impact on the populace will shape the future, especially with regards to Black America.

2. The capital will be in the building. Physically.

Ask any entrepreneur you know: getting funded (and staying funded), is one of the hardest thing’s to do. At Tech ConneXt, you’ll get to hear from venture capitalists and investors who are actively looking for the next big company.

3. There are powerful, empowered, and history-making Black women front and center.

Too often tech conferences talk about diversity, instead of showcasing it. This is not one of those times. With industry movers and shakers like Stacy Brown-Philpot and Erin Teague, the #blackgirlmagic will be at all time highs.

4. It’s accessible.

People are busy. We’ve got 9-5s, that we use to empower our 6-10s. The good people at AT&T understand this, so they hooked up a FREE livestream so anyone can get access to the resources. Now you can be there, even if you’re across the country. Get your notebooks, iPads, and settle down at your laptop. No excuses!

 5. Young Guru will be there. AKA It’s Lit.

After all that knowledge being dropped, there will definitely be a need for some networking and good vibes. Who better on the 1s and 2s then super engineer and Jay-Z’s personal DJ, the  legendary Young Guru!? He will also be speaking, so it’s a win-win either way.

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