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AFROTECH Conference 2023 has come to a close, but if you listen carefully, you can still hear the people roaring with excitement. One particular reason for the buzz was the vibes and curated experience of the AFROTECH Music Stage. This year’s stage featured heavy hitters Saweetie, Rick Ross, and Jadakiss. And if those names make you feel like it was lit, experiencing them live was even more game-changing.
It’s AFROTECH Conference week, and the good vibes are set. It’s almost like you can smell the Black excellence in the air. With heaving-hitting speakers like Issa Rae, Robert F. Smith, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters — the conference week is laced with anticipation and an understanding that no ticket holder will leave AFROTECH the same. Don’t get it twisted, however. It has been said once, but it is worth repeating. Those who work hard deserve to play hard. That mantra will also be active this week, with programming from official entertainment partners and the AFROTECH Music Stage with Rick Ross and Jadakiss. And in true AFROTECH fashion, the level-up does not end there. The vibes of the conference will go into the final day with a Sunday Funday situation during the AFROTECH Brunch Crawl. As you line those outfits up to bring to Austin, TX, don’t forget your best brunch look as attendees will take over some of the city’s hottest restaurants. Let’s look at a curated list of eateries...
It is safe to assume that you must live under a rock if you haven’t heard about AFROTECH Conference ’23. AFROTECH Conference isn’t holding back on anything with this year’s conference. As always, the event will be power-packed with information and opportunities to allow each ticket holder to grow and develop beyond their imagination. This year’s speaker lineup is out of this world too, with industry experts and influencers such as Grammarly’s Chris Locklin, Google’s Adrienne Lofton, venture capitalist Ashley DeWalt, and Sylvia Obell of “The Scottie & Sylvia Show.” This fire speakers’ list is guaranteed to leave people inspired with gems and tools to take their careers and business ideas to the next level. But don’t get it twisted. AFROTECH Conference isn’t just about work. The conference is curated in a way that amplifies the “work hard, play hard” motto in all of the best ways. AFROTECH Music is bringing social vibes with performances from major artists including Rick Ross and...
Most people have an “I remember when” moment. Those occurrences are usually marked by music, like the first time you heard your favorite Hip-Hop song or the R&B track that played in the background on your first date. Music has a way of setting a mood and creating a vibe, but it also serves as a marker in history for the best of life’s moments. And AFROTECH Conference is becoming one of those experiences, offering ticket holders the ultimate “work-hard, play-hard” situation with AFROTECH Music. Scheduled for Nov. 1-5, 2023, in Austin, TX, the AFROTECH Conference will bring together thousands of Black technologists, entrepreneurs, executives, and more. Each day, conference attendees will attend sessions and meet movers and shakers who have the potential to change the trajectory of their lives. So, it only makes sense the conference is capped off by musical and social experiences that take the week of learning and growth to the next level with AFROTECH Music.
Professional athletes are oftentimes in the spotlight for breaking a record or closing on a lucrative deal, but what about the person beyond the jersey? PlayersTV is in the business of putting the human side of sports on full display. Co-founded by Deron Guidrey and Collin Castellaw in 2020, PlayersTV, which is said to be the first-ever athlete-owned media network and content provider, utilizes storytelling to bring viewers into the worlds of athletes. Some of today’s biggest stars have joined the platform including Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving, and more. Around three years after creating its footprint in the media space, PlayersTV is set to extend its reach even further. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH, PlayersTV has inked a distribution deal with Amazon Prime Video. In addition, by fall 2023, its athlete lifestyle content will be available as a free ad-supported 24/7 Channel on Amazon Freevee, Fire TV Channels, and Prime Video. Following the announcement...