The Black Men and Women in Technology Conferences in 2023 My first conference was the Women in Computing Conference (WITC) in March of 2011. I had been working as a software engineer for over 10 years and had never attended a conference before. I went to WITC with an open mind and left feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take action. Since then, I have attended many conferences on diversity in technology including Black Men in Technology (BMT), Women of Color in Tech (CoCT), Black Girls Code, Black Web Festivals, etc.

I am excited to see how the field of diversity is growing and that more people are taking action to make it better for everyone! In 2023 there will be two major conferences focused on diversity: BMAT2023 & CoCT2023. These conferences are designed for those who want to take action by learning about technology from a diverse perspective while also having fun!

BMAT2023 is an event created by black men/women who want to share their knowledge about technology with others through workshops, panels, social events & more! The goal of this conference is not only to provide attendees with educational opportunities but also to create a safe space where attendees can feel comfortable sharing their ideas without fear of judgment or exclusion. BMAT2023 will be held at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute on April 27-28th from 9 am-5 pm each day. This conference will focus on bringing together those interested in technology from all walks of life regardless if you.

As a participant in last year Afrotech in Austin I will high recommend any African who is capable to make it to one of this up coming events for the ROI is highly appreciated.

The process of decision making will make you agile in making your choice. To figure out which conference(s) are worth the ROI (return on investment), some things to consider are the ticket price points, ticket perks, location/travel costs, and benefits.

Render ATL

Atlanta, GA

May 31- Jun 2, 2023,

https://www.renderatl.com/ 

Discounted ticket price for students in Bootcamp/college & groups attending.

AfroTech 2023

Austin, TX

TBD

https://lnkd.in/eewRnKMF

Black Girls Hack

TBD (must submit the form to get dates)

https://lnkd.in/e9TEXD3D

Girls Hack Village is a conference village for DefCon 31. It is a space to discuss issues affecting girls in cybersecurity and will include Talks, Workshops, Discussions, and Panels.

Black Women In Data Summit 2023

TBD

https://lnkd.in/eRPHhaX7

Focused on planning career trajectories and data skills building.

DiversiTech Fest 2023

May 10-12, 2023

https://lnkd.in/gbvQj3RF

3-day hybrid event with 3 live interactions at the end of each day. Whether you are looking to network.

Black Girls Tech Summit 2023

Europe (Berlin & London)

Africa ( Ghana)

US (virtually)

Nov 14-16,2023

https://lnkd.in/eiks6aM8

Largest global Tech event w/ 37+ countries worldwide, 50+ speakers & 3 main sponsors.

HIREBLACK Summit 

June 2023

https://lnkd.in/g9mfRSuu

The HIREBLACK Summit amplifies the voices of Black women and supports our community in getting trained & hired. With 1:1 conversations with recruiters and panels prioritizing DEI and the wellness of Black women.

ESSENCE E-Suite  

June 29 – July 3, 2023

https://lnkd.in/g4UFa8nr

Find the ESSENCE E-SUITE™ at ESSENCE Fest to join interactive mini-workshops, panels, and masterclasses with influential industry leaders! 

NSBE 

March 22-26, 2023

https://www.nsbe.org

The National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE) convention hosts a virtual career fair and prep, cyber cafés and happy hours, challenges, competitions, and wellness events. #NSBE49 will take place in Kansas City, MO March 22-26, 2023.

Black Women Talk Tech: Roadmap To Billions 

NYC

May 18-20, 2023

https://lnkd.in/gNTDS2rd

A conference built from the perspective of women. Join investors, tech evangelists, and founders who are just starting out and others who have been in the game for years!

Sistahs in Sales 

September 2023

https://lnkd.in/gZXvGUxK

Sistahs in Sales Summit invites Black and Brown women to be empowered through networking, training, and career opportunities. Offering resources to strengthen their pitches as a woman of color in sales.

BYP Leadership Conference  

Europe 

October 2023

https://lnkd.in/gDXPUh2J

Reference Article: https://lnkd.in/ejAzqb63

Article written by: Niani Tolbert  

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