BIG NEWS, BIT Family!
We’re teaming up with Techqueria for the 2026 Career Fair—and you don’t want to miss this.
When: April 24
What:
- Career Coaching w/ Dr. Ana Maria – 12:30PM ET
- Career Fair – 2PM ET
This is your chance to:
Connect with top tech companies
Explore new career opportunities
Learn directly from industry leaders
Bonus: Registration includes access to the full Techqueria Summit!
Register now: /events/techqueria-summit-2026-pa-lante/registration
Come ready. Come prepared. Come elevate.
#BlacksInTechnology #Techqueria #CareerFair #TechJobs #DiversityInTech #Networking #CareerGrowth
Cyber Monday surprise!
BITCON 2025 sessions are LIVE on YouTube — and FREE for everyone this year!
Watch now: youtube.com/@BlacksInTechnology
Starting in 2026, session access will be exclusive to BIT members + BITCON attendees.
Join BIT today: blacksintechnology.org/membership
#BITCON2025 #BlacksInTechnology #CyberMonday #TechCommunity
We are proud to welcome Microsoft as the Diamond Sponsor of #BITCon2025!
This partnership represents more than support—it’s a powerful investment in the future of Black innovation and technology. Together, we’re building pathways, creating opportunities, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.
Get ready for the biggest gathering of Black technologists in the world.
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BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
Join the Blacks In Technology Foundation tomorrow Thursday, September 25, from 3:00–4:30 PM EST for Part 1 of our exclusive webinar series with Microsoft Azure.
Speakers Matt Calder and JP DeCuire will lead a case study on the heirs’ property challenge for Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), showing how Azure AI can be applied to tackle systemic issues such as property inheritance and the loss of generational wealth.
Register for this FREE webinar using the link in the bio
#stompingthedivide #blacksintech #AzureAI #ArtificialIntelligence #webinar #bitfoundation #bitNoVA
We are excited to welcome Focused.io as a Silver Sponsor of #BITCon2025!
Their support helps us continue driving innovation, creating opportunities, and building community for Black technologists around the globe. Together, we’re shaping the future of tech with focus, intention, and impact.
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BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
We are honored to announce the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Seventh District as a Silver Sponsor of #BITCon2025!
Their partnership reflects a commitment to advancing innovation, opportunity, and representation in technology. With their support, we continue to empower Black technologists and create lasting impact across industries.
Join us as we celebrate community, culture, and cutting-edge innovation at the largest gathering of Black technologists in the world.
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BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
We’re proud to welcome William Hill, Staff Software Engineer at Meroxa, to the BITCON 2025 stage. With over a decade of experience spanning national security, climate science, healthcare, and generative AI, William specializes in building reliable, scalable systems that turn complex challenges into practical solutions. His career includes high-impact projects with the U.S. Space Force, Air Force, and New Relic, as well as open-source contributions powering modern data pipelines.
At BITCON 2025, William will present “Beyond APIs: Building Interoperable AI Systems with MCP and A2A Protocols.” This talk explores how Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) are transforming the way AI systems communicate, collaborate, and scale. Attendees will learn how to leverage these protocols to build interoperable, efficient, and future-ready AI solutions.
If you’re ready to see where AI system design is headed next, this is a session you can’t miss.
BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
We are proud to welcome Microsoft as the Diamond Sponsor of #BITCon2025!
This partnership represents more than support—it’s a powerful investment in the future of Black innovation and technology. Together, we’re building pathways, creating opportunities, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.
Get ready for the biggest gathering of Black technologists in the world.
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BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
We’re proud to welcome Evonya “Love E” Easley—certified personal stylist, author, entrepreneur, and CEO of Love E—to the BITCON 2025 stage. With over 20 years of experience in fashion and retail, Evonya has styled professionals featured on Bloomberg, MSNBC, CNN, Disney, and more. She has also shared her expertise in Marie Claire and CNN, showing how style can be a powerful tool for career success. A pioneer in virtual reality, she’s pushing the boundaries of fashion through 3D VR shows and immersive retail experiences.
At BITCON 2025, Evonya will lead “The Future of Fashion: 3D Virtual Reality Runways & Retail Innovation.” This session will explore how VR is transforming fashion shows, shopping experiences, and sustainability in the industry. Through real-world strategies and a live demo of a cutting-edge 3D fashion show, attendees will see how immersive technology is breaking barriers, reducing costs, and driving the next wave of innovation.
If you’re a designer, retailer, or tech enthusiast, this is your front-row seat to the future of fashion.
BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
We’re excited to welcome Dwight Turner—cybersecurity professional, mentor, and privacy advocate—to the BITCON 2025 stage. With deep expertise in compliance and privacy-first practices, Dwight helps companies navigate complex regulations while keeping human impact at the center. Recently recognized as a Semifinalist for the 2025 Privacy Champion Award by DataGrail, he is known for making complex topics like dark patterns and AI governance accessible and actionable.
At BITCON 2025, Dwight will present “Privacy’s Glow Up: From Cybersecurity’s Sidekick to AI’s Conscience.” This session explores privacy’s evolution from a regulatory checkbox to a strategic, justice-driven foundation for building trustworthy, AI-powered systems. Attendees will learn how privacy principles like transparency, fairness, and data minimization can strengthen security, build user trust, and ensure AI serves all communities equitably.
Privacy isn’t just compliance—it’s the conscience of AI. Dwight’s talk will show why it belongs at the heart of every modern tech conversation.
BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Malika Grayson-Duncan—co-founder of Career Factory 360, founder of STEMinist Empowered LLC, and aerospace & defense Program Manager—to the BITCON 2025 stage. With nearly a decade of leadership in engineering and technology, Dr. Grayson-Duncan blends her industry expertise with a passion for empowering professionals and creating more inclusive pathways in STEM.
Through her organizations, she has guided countless students and professionals to clarity, confidence, and results in their careers.
At BITCON 2025, she will deliver “Beyond Expertise: Building and Leading High-Performance Teams.” This talk tackles the common challenge leaders face when managing teams of specialists in highly technical fields. Drawing from her real-world experience leading engineers to deliver cutting-edge technologies under tight deadlines, Dr. Grayson-Duncan will share strategies for building trust, setting vision, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation—even when you’re not the expert in the room.
If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with impact in spaces where others hold the technical expertise, this is the session you can’t miss.
BITCON2025 is happening October 3–4.
Virtual. Global. And early bird tickets are available NOW!
Get yours at bitcon.blacksintechnology.net
