Name: Young, Black and Gifted in Tech
Start: 2025-02-14T10:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-02-14T15:30:00-07:00
Location: Social Innovation Hub

This event is designed for Black post- secondary students. We're creating space to empower the next generation of Black leaders in tech.
About this Event

This event is a unique opportunity for Black post-secondary students to explore pathways in the tech and innovation ecosystem. Through inspiring keynote speakers, engaging panels, interactive activities, and professional mentorship. Togther we are building a more diverse and inclusive tech community.

What to expect:

🎙️ Keynote by industry trailblazers

💼 Panel discussions with tech professionals, alumni, and founders

🛠️ Hands-on activities to foster innovation and critical thinking

🤝 Mentorship opportunities with seasoned professionals

It’s more than just an event — it’s a celebration of Black excellence, innovation, and the power of community!

Thank you to our sponsor Prairies Economic Development Canada for making this event possible.

This event is in partnership with: Haskayne School of Business, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Haskayne, University of Calgary Alumni, Calgary Black Chambers of Commerce, ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities, UCalgary Black Alumni Association, Black Canadian Women in Action, ABSSEC, MindFuel, TalentedYYC, Crown Mentorship Foundation, UCalgary African Studies Program