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Join DiversiTech for The State of Black Tech, a dialogue on the absence of black tech entrepreneurs & innovators.
Early Bird Ticket: Free (Ends Oct 15th, 2011)
Attendee Ticket: $10
LOCAL SUCCESS LEADS TO NATIONAL IMPACT
The growing national dialogue about the absence of black technology entrepreneurs and innovators, along with poor STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) competency for Black Americans is unmistakable. Before a national agenda can be implemented, there must first be a local analysis as each region faces unique barriers to entry for black technologists, provide a bevy of potential untapped resources, and presents distinct opportunities.
Join DiversiTech for its signature event, the first in a series to take place in various cities, The State of Black Tech, on Thursday, October 27, 2011. The evening will include a high impact moderated panel discussion that will address three key questions from multiple vantage points:
1) What is the state of black technologists in the tech space?
2) Where do they need to be?
3) How do they get there?
The panel, to date, is listed below and consists of notable industry leaders with a vested interest in, and commitment to, the success of black techs. More will be announced!
Mario Armstrong, CNN and NBC Today Show Contributor, Emmy Winner
York Eggleston, Co-Founder & COO, Semantic Labs
Mike Howard, Founder, Chair of the Board of Directors and Managing Member of MJH Group, LLC
Member, Governor Martin O'Malley's Maryland Venture Fund Authority
Shireen Mitchell, Award Winning Web Pioneer, Author, Social Entrepreneur, Social Media Strategist
Dr. Chad Womack, Co-Founder, Black Innovation Competitive Initiative (BICI)
[Insert Your Name Here]
Are you a successful black tech entrepreneur in DC, Maryland or Virginia?
If so, tweet us (@dtechtweets) a 140-character BUSINESS PITCH using #IamDtech. The best pitch wins, as judged by DiversiTech's Board of Advisors, and the entrepreneur will join this dynamic panel, get marketing exposure via The State of Black Tech promo materials and website, including company logo placement with a link; receive media exposure and more! DEADLINE: October 15th.
During the evening, DiversiTech will also announce its upcoming local programming, partnerships and opportunities for black technologists, along with a groundbreaking event co-hosted with
Black Innovation Competitive Initiative (BICI) and other organizations.
AGENDA SUMMARY:
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Registration, Networking
6:00 pm – 7:20 pm Program
7:20 pm – 7:30 pm Closing Remarks, Announcements
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Networking
8:00 pm Adjourn
Questions? Media Inquiries?
Contact
christine@wearedtech.org or call 571.212.6376.
Twitter: @dtechtweets
Hashtag: #IamDtech
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