THAT'S A WRAP ON NEWARK TECH WEEK 2025 🎬🚀
5 days. 3,000+ attendees. Countless connections that are already changing the game. Newark Tech Week delivered exactly what the ecosystem needed—authentic community, bold innovation, and the proof that Newark is officially on the map as a tech destination.
From keynote insights to startup showcases, panel discussions to networking that actually matters, we created spaces where ideas became opportunities and connections turned into collaborations. The energy was unmatched, the conversations were necessary, and the impact? Just getting started.
Massive appreciation to our partners, speakers and vendors who made this vision possible-
Partners:
@insideaudible , @newarkalliance , @njinnovation , @jpmorgan , @njeda , @laireastlabs , @rutgersunewark , @prudential , @newarkmuseum , @tapyoca
Speakers:
Derrick S. Thomas @dt_32 , Alphonzo Terrell @iphonz , Ari Fox @arimfox , Danteé Ramos @danteesinferno , Jerlisa "Juju" Fontaine @jujufontaine_ , Emily Hawkins @emmyph , Citi Medina @citimedina , Njeri Grevious @loveofbach42 , Ash Straughn @thekashcode , Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey @stephanielgodfrey
Vendors:
Ash Straughn @launchsam , David Kassiane @utalii.app , Juanita Adames, Anthony Thompson @kingsbuildkings , Jude Poku @judepoku , Benedict Hadley @the_benedict_hadley , Sepehr Antoine Rahimi, Shadeira Nesmith @stackedupacademy , Oluwaseyi Dapherede @pickncare , Devante Phillip @lone_ambition52
See you in 2026. Same city, bigger vision. 💯
#NewarkTechWeek #TechInnovation #EventMarketing #CommunityBuilding #NewarkNJ #TechEvents #startupsuccess #Networking #Innovation #NTW
Join us as we celebrate Caribbean Tech Week with an official New Jersey Partner Mixer 🌴✨
We’re bringing together innovators, founders, creatives, technologists, and community builders from across the region for one powerful night of connection.
Caribbean Tech Week is happening across the Caribbean, Miami, and New York, and we’re proud to bring that energy right here to NJ. This is your chance to plug into a global network while building meaningful connections locally.
Whether you’re a startup founder, tech professional, student, investor, creative, or just curious about the ecosystem this space is for you.
✨ Free drinks
✨ Free food
✨ Great vibes
✨ Powerful networking
Come grow, build, and connect with techies and innovators from all over. This is a welcoming space for anyone looking to expand their network and tap into opportunity.
🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/caribtech26
#CaribbeanTechWeek #NewarkTech #NJTech #TechMixer #Innovation Founders Newark Equalspace Networking TechCommunity
Part 2: When 30 Governor’s STEM Scholars @panasonic asked @citimedina the real questions about Newark Tech Week and building community through events, he didn’t hold back 🎤💡
From how @newarktechweek - our tech festival - connects students to investors, to why events aren’t simply networking but actual pathways to opportunity—this is what happens when curiosity meets someone who’s actually done the work. Watch how the next generation of Newark innovators are already thinking about their place in the ecosystem at equalspace.co ✨
#Panasonic #inspiration #Newarknj #YouthEmpowerment #techinnovation
Not sure what my face is doing to my face but …
this article featuring @orgoapp ’s @newarktechweek Demo Day win in the AI Journal 🫶🦾🧡
It was such a great day, grateful for the opportunity to share the impact of what we’re building.
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NTW DAY 2: This is how community shows up for the culture - dawn to dusk, all hustle, all heart 🌃
Newark Tech Week took over the city with Newark Demo Day's Mindful Revolution at the Museum of Art featuring 10 startups building tech with purpose, Blueprint Briefs centering Black men navigating tech spaces, Code & Cocktails bringing the networking energy, J.P. Morgan's Scaling Smarter deep dive on Series A funding, Infinite Possibilities connecting techpreneurs, and tapyoca Tuesdays: EMERGING closing out the night!
Follow us for more Oct 13-17 highlights and register for upcoming events at NewarkTechWeek.com! 💯🚀
Shout out to our partners:
@newarkmuseum (Newark Museum of Art - venue)
@insideaudible (Audible - co-host)
@njiilife (New Jersey Innovation Institute/NJII - co-host)
@newarkalliance (Newark Alliance - co-host)
@laireastlabs (Lair East Labs - co-host)
@newjerseyeda EDA (NJ Economic Development Authority - support)
@jpmorgan (J.P. Morgan - Scaling Smarter event host)
@tapyocamusic (tapyoca Tuesdays: EMERGING)
@tinjunesportslounge
#NewarkTechWeek #TechInnovation #Innovation #TechSummit #Networking #Community #NJEvents #TechIndustry #TechEvent #NewarkTech
DAY 03 had us walking in Harriet Tubman Square for the Tech walk, right into @sweetjeanskitchen for ROAST networking experience and dashing over to @equalspaceco for an amazing AI led discussion. We didn’t stop there the amazing @thconceptsolutionsllc hosted an amazing experience at @tinjunesportslounge which was packed with information and vibes. Whew Day 03 was one for the books yall @newarktechweek
NTW DAY 1: This is how community builds the future together - one authentic conversation at a time. 🚀✨
@citimedina , Founder of EqualSpace and Newark Tech Week, hosted innovators at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall for the Newark Tech Summit featuring keynote Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell @iphonz (Founder @Spillmob , CEO Spill, former Twitter exec) dropping insights on inclusive platforms, panels with @stephanielgodfrey , @loveofbach42 , @thekashcode tackling AI ethics, Derrik S. Thomas, @arimfox Fox, @jujufontaine_
, @emmyph sharing nontraditional tech pathways, plus 30+ startups in Tech Alley!
Follow us for more Oct 13-17 highlights and register for upcoming events at NewarkTechWeek.com! 💯
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🚨 SOLD OUT! 🚨 We are thrilled to see the massive interest in today’s event for Newark Tech Week!
While the main event is officially at capacity, there’s still hope! Join the waitlist via the link in our bio for a chance to be part of an incredible night discussing “The Future of Creatives in Tech” and experiencing a stunning gallery show.
We’ll be joining an incredible panel on “The Future of Creatives in Tech” for a dynamic discussion on innovation, navigating industry trends, and thriving in the creative economy.
The conversation features:
🎤 Panel curator (@_ralphandre )
🎤 @m.rolling
🎤 @benitezdesign
🎤 @truly_rachel
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! 🎨
The event at HAX will also feature an amazing gallery show, so you can experience stunning visual art while you network. Don’t miss the work of these talented artists:
✨ @slak_gabriel
✨ @monben.art
✨ @raef.arte
✨ @mohawudu
Event Details:
🗓️ Part of @newarktechweek
🤝 Hosted by @canvsart & @brickcityjam
🎤 Sponsored by @hax_co
Bonus: A huge thank you to @allpointswestdistillery for sponsoring the drinks—your first beverage is on them for the first hour!
Come for the tech insights, stay for the art and networking.
#NewarkTechWeek #CreativeEconomy #TechInnovation #FutureOfCreatives #Networking #VisualArt #ArtGallery #NewarkArtists #TechAndArt
Behind the scenes 🎬✨ Watch @citimedina , Founder of Newark Tech Week, welcome keynote speaker Alphonzo @iphonz , Founder of @Spillmob , to experience Newark's innovation ecosystem firsthand with an exclusive @insideaudible Cathedral tour led by Antonio of @haveyoumetnewark and @arimfox Fox (Head of Economic Impact at Audible) before gearing up to host the Newark Tech Summit at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall!
As Co-Founder & CEO of Spill and former Global Head of Social & Editorial at Twitter, Alphonzo brought game-changing insights to the Summit, inspiring 2500+ innovators through his keynote on building inclusive platforms and community-driven innovation, alongside panels on AI ethics, nontraditional tech pathways, and Tech Alley startups building the future.
Follow us for more from Oct 13-17 and register for upcoming events at NewarkTechWeek.com! 🚀
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