About this Event
Black Tech Midwest Conference
You don't have to fly to the East or West Coast to find the future of TECH innovation. Welcome to Black Tech Midwest 2026—the largest Black tech conference in the Midwest!
Backed by major tech firms and leading tech organizations, we are taking over St. Louis for an upscale, 48-hour summit. This premium event is designed to transform you from an everyday tech consumer into an empowered creator, problem-solver, and founder.
Whether you're a coder, creative, or tech enthusiast, expect an unforgettable experience packed with hands-on tech training, live startup pitch contests, and inspiring panels—including a keynote fireside chat with a Global Tech Titan.
DAY 1: THE SKILLS (Execution & Training) We focus entirely on hands-on execution. Dive into intensive tech training blocks where you will learn the hard skills to build your own solutions—from foundational AI literacy to deploying your own autonomous AI co-workers. You aren't just leaving with inspiration; you are leaving with tangible skills and assets.
DAY 2: THE MINDSET (Ecosystem & Activation) Shift your perspective and transition from the classroom to the marketplace. Day 2 features an interactive tech expo, live startup pitch contests, inspiring founder panels, and an intimate keynote fireside chat with a Global Tech Titan.
THE PREMIUM EXPERIENCE & SEND-OFF BTM 2026 offers an elevated environment for high-level squad formation, collaboration, and deal-making. This is a strictly upscale event experience that concludes with the official BTM Networking Mixer—an elite celebration to solidify your new connections, featuring curated cocktails and live entertainment from a globally recognized artist.
Build your skills, own your ideas, and form high-level connections at our exclusive networking mixers featuring global entertainers. Stop consuming, start creating, and secure your spot at the Heartland's premier tech ecosystem!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Post Building — St. Louis, 1190 Cole Street, St. Louis, United States
USD 55.20 to USD 535.38
