SEP14
BUiLT Open Conversations
WhereVirtual
Time7 PM ET / 6 PM CT · ET / CT
Monthly Black technology conversation covering tech careers, entering tech, entrepreneurship, cofounders/investors and technology equity and ownership.
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Past Events
Historical Black tech events remain accessible here without cluttering the current upcoming directory.
← Browse Current EventsSEP9–13
International Testers Week — Cypress Cameroon
WhereDouala, Cameroon
TimeBegins 11 AM Sep. 9
Grassroots software-testing and QA event focused on testing skills, tools and technology community development.
SEP9–12
45th Annual National Association of Black Geoscientists Technical Conference
WhereHouston, Texas
TimeSchedule varies
Technical sessions, workshops, field trips, professional development and networking across geosciences.
SEP10–12
Quad-A VISION Conference 2026
WhereWashington, D.C.
TimeSchedule varies
Conference on Black wealth, ownership, financial services, leadership and the future of the industry.
SEP8–9
Seamless Africa 2026
WhereJohannesburg, South Africa
Time9 AM–5 PM
Major African fintech, payments, banking, digital commerce and retail technology conference and exhibition.
SEP9
ITSMF Associate Member Meetup
WhereVirtual
Time12–1 PM · EDT
Black technology professional networking and leadership/community development meetup; member-only.
SEP8
Black Tech Week — Toledo Meetup
WhereToledo, Ohio
Time5:30–7:30 PM · EDT
Black Tech Week local meetup for founders, technologists, investors, creatives and ecosystem builders.
SEP4–6
NSBE Region II Regional Leadership Conference
WhereArlington, Virginia
TimeSchedule TBA
Regional leadership development conference for collegiate and professional STEM leaders.
SEP4–5
OpenInfra Days Kenya
WhereNairobi, Kenya
TimeTBD
Open-source and cloud infrastructure community conference for developers and infrastructure practitioners.
AUG/SEP31–3
GITEX Nigeria
WhereAbuja + Lagos, Nigeria
TimeProgram varies
Large technology program spanning digital public infrastructure, AI, startup innovation and a Lagos technology expo/startup festival.
SEP3
BUiLT North Texas Spotlight: North Texas' Tech Stars
WhereVirtual
Time6 PM · CDT
Spotlight and community event highlighting technology talent in the North Texas ecosystem.
SEP2
ITSMF Executive Member Meetup
WhereVirtual
Time12–1 PM · EDT
Executive-level Black technology leadership and community meetup; member-only.
AUG31
Black Tech & Capital Exchange
WhereChicago, Illinois
Time7 PM · CDT
Networking for Black founders, investors, startup builders, operators and technology leaders around entrepreneurship, venture capital and ownership.
AUG29–30
WordCamp Lira 2026
WhereLira, Uganda
TimeSchedule varies
Locally organized WordPress technology conference for developers, designers, entrepreneurs, bloggers and students in northern Uganda.
AUG29
Excellence: A Brunch for Black Women in Tech
WhereSt. Petersburg, Florida
Time10:30 AM–12 PM · EDT
Small community gathering for Black women working in technology, centered on networking, stories, empowerment and peer connection.
AUG29
OpenInfra Days Nigeria
WhereJalingo, Nigeria
TimeTBD
Community gathering around open-source cloud and infrastructure technology, with technical sessions and workshops.
AUG27
ITSMF Black History Makers — Virtual Leadership Series
WhereVirtual
Time12–1 PM · EDT
Leadership program celebrating Black technology leaders and their career and leadership impact.
AUG26
4th Annual National Black Business Month Marketplace & Networking Link
WhereUnited States
Time6 PM
Marketplace and networking event connecting Black-owned businesses, founders and professionals.
AUG20–22
PyCon Ghana 2026
WhereAccra, Ghana
TimeProgram varies
Ghana and West Africa Python gathering for developers, students, open-source contributors and technology professionals.
AUG21–22
NG Kenya 2026
WhereNairobi, Kenya
TimeApprox. noon Fri.–5 PM Sat.
East African Angular/developer conference with technical talks, workshops and community programming.
AUG21–22
RubyConf Africa 2026
WhereNairobi, Kenya
TimeTBD
African Ruby/software-development conference for engineers, entrepreneurs and developer communities.
AUG20–21
FORECAST 2026 — Frontiers of Research in Caribbean Science and Technology
WhereTrinidad & Tobago
TimeTBD
Conference connecting researchers and innovators around Caribbean science, technology and sustainable development.
AUG20
BUiLT North Texas — Black Tech 3rd Thursday
WhereIrving, Texas
Time6 PM · CDT
Local BUiLT networking and community event for Black technologists and allies.
AUG20
Black Gov Tech — Summer Tech Mixer
WhereWashington, D.C.
Time5:30–8:30 PM · EDT
Networking for technology professionals across government, consulting, agencies and industry, with career, entrepreneurship, education and relationship-building focus.
AUG20
Black Tech Midwest — Sip & Tech Mixer: St. Louis
WhereSt. Louis, Missouri
Time6–10 PM · CDT
Local mixer connecting Black technologists, entrepreneurs, collaborators and the St. Louis technology ecosystem.
AUG20
Black Tech Thursday Professional Networking — Irving
WhereIrving, Texas
Time6 PM · CDT
North Texas Black technology professional networking event.
AUG19
Black Tech Week — Cleveland Meetup
WhereCleveland, Ohio
Time5:30–7:30 PM · EDT
Local Black Tech Week gathering for founders, entrepreneurs, technologists, creatives, investors and ecosystem builders, focused on entrepreneurship, technology opportunities and venture building.
AUG19
Tech in Color — Builders' Showcase
WhereWashington, D.C.
Time5:30 PM · EDT
Community showcase for products, prototypes, portfolios, side projects, research and technology initiatives.
JUL31
/dev/color Seattle Black Technologists Happy Hour
WhereSeattle, Washington
Time6–9:30 PM
Seattle Tech Week networking event for Black technologists.
MAY1–2
Black Wealth Summit 2026
WhereWashington, D.C.
TimeFri 1 PM–Sat 7 PM · EDT
Black wealth-building summit covering real estate, stocks, entrepreneurship and financial wellness.
APR20–24
Black Is Tech Conference 2026
WhereHouston, Texas
TimeMulti-day schedule
Flagship Black Is Tech Conference and Week with speaker sessions, technical workshops, career programming, networking and founder/innovation content.