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13 Mayors From The African American Mayors Association Are Coming To AFROTECH™ Conference 2026

A delegation of 13 mayors from the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) will attend the AFROTECH™ Conference 2026 in Houston, Nov. 2-6.

Sep 28, 2026

National Medical Fellowships And HealthStack Partner To Build AI Fluency Across the Health Care Workforce

HealthStack and National Medical Fellowships are launching an ongoing partnership focused on AI education and upskilling for current and future health care leaders.

Sep 28, 2026

She Attended AFROTECH™ Conference In 2025 and Vowed to Speak The Next Year: How Araine Greer Is Keeping That Promise

When Araine Greer left her first AFROTECH™ conference in 2025, she made herself a promise. "When I left the conference, I told myself I will be a speaker next year, and now look at me! God is so amazing!"

Sep 28, 2026

The Gathering Spot's Ryan Wilson On AFROTECH™ Conference's 10-Year Arc: 'The Question Now Is How Big We're Willing to Imagine'

Ryan Wilson is speaking at the AFROTECH™  Conference 2026 in Houston, the conference's 10th year. Wilson is CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot, the private membership club and community that started with one location and now operates in multiple cities.

Sep 27, 2026

AFROTECH™ House Returning To Martha's Vineyard For Second Year

AFROTECH™ is returning to Martha’s Vineyard , hosting the second year of AFROTECH™ House on Aug. 16, in Edgartown, Massachusetts , bringing together founders, venture capitalists, and business leaders for a day focused on wealth building and Black economic power. The investors attending represent more than $1 billion in assets under management, making it one of the most concentrated gatherings of Black capital of the summer. AFROTECH™ House is a premium extension of the AFROTECH™ platform, built as a boutique, high-touch setting with daytime programming and an evening reception, centered on curated introductions and deal flow. Toyota Motor North America is the official automotive sponsor, backing the day from morning programming through the evening reception. Programming runs from a curated morning breakfast into fireside conversations on investing, ownership, and generational wealth, with investors and experts from Mass Mutual, Mac Venture Capital, Collide Capital, and others...

Jul 30, 2026

AFROTECH™ Commits To Training 1 Million People In AI Skills For The Future Of Work

AFROTECH™ is committing to train one million people in artificial intelligence, expanding access to practical AI education while helping learners, professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders build the skills needed for an AI-powered future.

Jul 24, 2026

AFROTECH™ 2026 Speakers Include Vic Mensa, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Louis Carr And More

AFROTECH™ Conference 2026 is coming soon! The annual gathering for Black professionals across technology, business, culture, and innovation returns to Houston Nov. 2-6 for a milestone year as AFROTECH™ celebrates its 10th anniversary. This year’s conference will feature programming across 13 tracks, covering topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and risk, engineering, product and design, marketing and advertising, fintech, healthcare, government and civic engagement, energy and sustainability, entrepreneurship, data, and the future of work. Meet Some Of The Speakers Announced So Far For AFROTECH™ 2026 As AFROTECH™ marks its 10th anniversary, new and returning speakers from across technology, business, healthcare, policy, and culture will take the stage in Houston, with more announcements still to come. Among the first speakers announced is Timnit Gebru , founder and executive director of the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (DAIR), whose work...

Jun 8, 2026

Where Imagination Meets Innovation: Disney Brings Its Creative Future to AfroTech 2025

The Walt Disney Company showed up with a clear message: the future of storytelling belongs to those who blend bold imagination with breakthrough technology.

Dec 4, 2025

New Era Champions Creative Freedom And Cultural Connection Through Exclusive Collaborations With Nigel Sylvester And More At ComplexCon

New Era makes noise as The Official Headwear Sponsor of ComplexCon 2025 with collaborations from Nigel Sylvester, Eastside Golf, and more.

Oct 27, 2025

Algorithm Meets Artistry: Estée Lauder’s Tech Approach to Perfect Foundation Matches

Estée Lauder’s answer is Color Capture, a tech-powered experience that takes foundation shade-matching beyond the makeup counter.

Oct 14, 2025

How To Prepare For Exit Interview Questions So You Can Leave On A Good Note

Prepare for your exit interview with key questions and answers. Learn how to leave your job on a positive note with these tips.

Jun 17, 2025

The Best Budget Apps For Saving Money In 2025

Take control of your finances with the best budget apps for 2025, from free tools like Monarch to hands-on budgeting with YNAB.

Jan 30, 2025

Op-Ed: Navigating The Storm—Layoffs And The Future Of Black Tech Professionals

Jon Exume, a seasoned technologist, talks navigating the storm during layoffs and the future of tech for Black professionals.

Nov 7, 2024

Op-Ed: From Voting Booths To Boardrooms—Why I Believe Tech Leaders Hold The Future In Their Hands

Ahead of AFROTECH™ Conference 2024, Morgan DeBaun shares a message to attendees and the AFROTECH™ community.

Nov 6, 2024

The Power Of Showing Up: How To Create Impact And Community At AFROTECH™ Conference

--Lisa Mae Brunson, a creative visionary, speaker, author, and social innovation architect dedicated to impacting humanity, talks AFROTECH™.

Oct 31, 2024