Who ever thought the end of AFROTECH™ 2024 would evoke the feels of Boyz II Men’s classic “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday”? And now that AFROTECH™ has wrapped up, those lyrics hit differently as we say farewell to an unforgettable week.
Houston, TX, welcomed more than 35,000 attendees who arrived with goals to level up their careers while building powerful connections. The city was buzzing with Black excellence — from entrepreneurs and tech innovators to corporate powerhouses, all owning their futures and reveling in the experience.
Every day, attendees dived into immersive sessions that were as empowering as they were culturally on point. With a lineup of standout speakers — like Bun B, Tobe Nwigwe, will.i.am, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Kendrick Sampson, Angelica Ross, and Rashad Robinson — AFROTECH™ made sure every moment was full of inspiration.
This year brought something new with the Health & Environment Equity and Women’s Summits, as well as the addition of new, specialized stages:
- Cybersecurity Stage
- AI Stage
- Data & Engineering Stage
- Founder’s Summit
- Creative & Design Summit
Each stage provided insights into the intersections between tech and other industries, showing there’s something for everyone, regardless of their background or expertise.
Beyond the impactful sessions and influential speakers, AFROTECH™ has mastered the art of connection, creating curated spaces where thousands can vibe and collaborate. And we plan to keep it coming!
AFROTECH™ 2025
November 13-16, 2024, is now in the books, but the AFROTECH™ experience is far from over. Next year’s conference promises to be even bigger, and if this year was any hint, 2025 is one you won’t want to miss.
For now, it’s time to start editing those reels, posting photos to IG, perfecting your TikTok clips, creating your LinkedIn recap, and reconnecting with all the amazing people you met. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts!
AFROTECH™ 2024 may have ended, but this is just “see you later.” Here’s to a bigger, better AFROTECH™ experience next year!
