About this Event
Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit presented by T-Mobile is a one-day AI Summit , produced by NOLAvate Black, designed to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to protect, preserve, and power the cultural economy of New Orleans. If you are a content creator this one is for you! Meet techies from across the region ready to take AI to the next level. Free and open to the public.
Learn how to build with AI, try out some cool tech, meet employers and network creators and innovators at the only place where tech, art and culture collide!
Learn more at blacktechnola.com!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Innovation Main Stage presented by NOTCF
🕑: 10:00 AM
Welcome and State of Inclusive Innovation presented by T-Mobile
Host: Sabrina Short, NOLAvate Black
🕑: 10:30 AM
Panel: Policy, Power & People: Redefining Innovation
Host: Rene Peters, NVIDIA
🕑: 11:30 AM
At the Table or On the Table? AI Impact on Black Futures presented by NOTCF
Host: Darrell Booker, Seven and Grace
Info: Innovation Main Stage
🕑: 01:00 PM
Panel: Preserving Our Voice, Protecting Our Legacy presented by Dream Machine
Host: Yolanda Barton, Revere XR
Info: Innovation Main Stage
🕑: 01:30 PM
Black Tech NOLA AI Pitch Competition
Info: NSBE Students from across the region pitch for $1,000!
🕑: 03:00 PM
Closing Ceromonies
Programming:
Info: Check out these cool activations happening throughout the day
🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Culture Studios
Info: Learn from creators in AI! Get hands on with demos, immersive media, and emerging tech.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
The Link Up
Info: Presented by Idea Village. Founder demos, mentor chats, and AI tools for early-stage builders.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Explore Tech: Talent Hub
Info: Presented by T-Mobile. Meet employers hiring for the future of innovation. Career coaching, employer insights, and AI tools for job readiness.
Event venue & nearby stays
Gallier Hall, 545 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.