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

Zaytoven
Zaytoven / Photo Credit: Robin L. Marshall

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

 

Session: How The Tech Sector Can Contribute to a Reimagined Equitable Economy 11/15/2022
Time: 1:00 PM
w/ Samantha Tweedy

Session: How to Raise Funding as a Web3 Startup
Time: 1:30 PM
w/ Gregory Jones + Florcy Morisset

 

Session: Impact at the Intersection: The Power of Black Social Innovation in Tech (Discussion and Film Screening)
Time: 1:45 PM
w/ Melissa Bradley, Daquan Oliver + Felecia Hatcher

 

Session: How to Utilize Blockchain as an Artist
Time: 2:00 PM
w/ Elise Swopes

 

Session: How to Hack a Serverless Environment (and keep yours from being hacked)
Time: 2:00 PM
w/ Desmond Lamptey

Session: Pigeonly: The Product of My Environment
Time: 2:30 PM
w/ Frederick Hutson + Jeff Nelson

Session: Get That Refactor Project Funded
Time: 2:30 PM
w/ Mary Farrow

 

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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