Internet, Networking, & Security > Around the Web AfroTech World 2023: Dates, News, and Everything Else to Know Details about one of the largest multicultural tech conferences By S.E. Slack S.E. Slack Senior Strategy & Editorial Director, Lifewire.com California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo S.E. Slack has 30+ years' experience writing about technology. She has authored 12 books, thousands of articles, and worked for IBM and Microsoft. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 8, 2022 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article Expand Jump to a Section When Will AfroTech Be Held? How to Register and Attend What Announcements Are Expected? The Latest News About AfroTech AfroTech is an annual conference centered around startups, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in the Black community. Morgan DeBaun founded it in 2016. When Will AfroTech Be Held? AfroTech 2023 doesn't have dates yet, but it will take place in Austin, Texas. The most recent Afrotech Conference was November 13-17, also in Austin, Texas. Afrotech World took place online from April 13-14, 2022. Afrotech Executive is a multi-city event that started in Miami on February 24, 2022. Brooklyn was the next stop on March 25, followed by Washington (May 19) and Los Angeles (September 22). How to Register and Attend When tickets to AfroTech Conference 2023 become available, you can get them on the AfroTech website. Registration is open, with three ticket options: Student, General Admission, and Corporate Admission. What Announcements Are Expected? This event doesn't typically involve significant industry announcements. Instead, attendees are encouraged to network with one another, learn new skills, and discover emerging trends in design, engineering, and other technology areas. Venture capitalists attend the conference, which gives startups and entrepreneurs a chance to connect with those interested in funding new ideas. You can watch a sample session below. The Latest News About AfroTech and Black Leaders While you can always read the latest technology news on Lifewire, here are some special pieces of interest involving Black leaders in tech we're keeping an eye on. Why We Lack Black Tech Founders and How to Do Better Rhett Lindsey: Combating Recruitment Bias With an App DeShuna Spencer: Changing the Narrative About Black Entertainment Stephanie Cummings: Helping You Manage Household Upkeep Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit