TECHCONNECT

Now in its third year, TechConnect has become a premier destination for innovators of color! It gathers creative thinkers, developers, designers, and many others for a much-needed spotlight on diversity in tech. Attendees will hear from tech creators and visionaries and come up with technology based solutions to societal problems at the Hackathon for Social Justice.


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Hackathon for Social Justice

Bridging the gap between social issues and technology to solve real world challenges

Join entrepreneurs, software developers, designers, students, civic leaders and citizens at the National Urban League Hackathon for Social Justice!  This FREE 2-day event will give you an opportunity to use technology to create a solution to a social issue, specifically in line with this year's Conference theme, Save Our Cities: Education, Jobs, and Justice.

➨ Open to innovators, developers, designers, civic leaders, students and creative thinkers of all skill levels. 

Hackathon For Social Justice

Bridging the gap between social issues and technology to solve real world challenges

Join entrepreneurs, software developers, designers, students, civic leaders and citizens at the National Urban League Hackathon for Social Justice!  This FREE 2-day event will give you an opportunity to use technology to create a solution to a social issue, specifically in line with this year's Conference theme, Save Our Cities: Education, Jobs, and Justice.

➨ Open to innovators, developers, designers, civic leaders, students and creative thinkers of all skill levels. 

The New Wave: African American Influencers in Digital Media and Entertainment

The New Wave: African American Influencers in Digital Media and Entertainment

African American consumers are transforming the digital landscape by leading the way with content curation and distribution on multiple platforms. Disruption in broadcasting, print and the recording industries has created a new and exciting frontier.  Hear what’s new and what’s next from our panel of influencers from media, music and entertainment on the front lines of this innovation.

Innovating with Inclusion: Advocating for Diversity & Why It Matters

Innovating with Inclusion: Advocating for Diversity & Why It Matters

Presented by Express Scripts and Curated by Walker's Legacy 

Inclusion is essential to innovation.  Yet minorities continue to be underrepresented in the fastest growing, highest paying industry of tech.  Our panelists discuss how they are striving to change the status quo and the impact that inclusive environments have on the tech ecosystem.

Panelists: Dr. Lance McCarthy (Ferguson 1000) and Felix Flores (Yes We Code) Anthony Frasier (Newark Venture Partners)

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