The Inaugural Afrofuturism Unconference

1201 Elizabeth Avenue,Charlotte NC 28204

14 August, 2021

Description

Keynote speaker - Ytasha Womack, job fair, International tech panel, Makers Space, Upskilling, Collective Solution Ideation using Technology Unconference Ytasha Womack, author & film director will be the keynote speaker Collective Solution Ideation Teams of diverse representatives will solve community problems using technology (survey results: education, access to fresh food, and community violence) • Present to the group • Job fair, makers space, networking, upskilling, international panel Draft Schedule 10 am check in 10:15 am – opening, expectations, goals 10:30 am – intro of speaker 10:32 am – Keynote Ytasha Womack 11:30 am - lunch on your own (Food Trucks Outside) 12:15 pm – UnConference Ideation Intro 12:30 pm – Breakout Sessions 1:30 pm – Report Out from teams 2:00 pm – International panel moderated by Sherrell Dorsey 2:45 pm – Closing remarks and next steps A program of City Startup Labs, we are a startup studio looking for serious Black high-tech entrepreneurs who are intent on building scalable technology companies as well as employers looking for well-prepared Black tech talent.