BLACK TECH NOLA : CREATOR SUMMIT
presented by
Black Tech NOLA is back for its 7th year! Hosted by NOLAvate Black and New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund, this event is elevating all things Tech, Art and Culture at Loyola University Monday, November 4th, 2024 from 10am -4pm! The Black Tech NOLA: Creator Summit will feature main stage talks, break out sessions and a Talent Expo to help underrepresented and early career talent take their career to the next level!
OUR PARTNERS
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Big Freedia
Artist, Entrepreneur, Musician and Culture Bearer
René Peters
AR/VR/AI Product at NVIDIA
Tavia Osbey
CEO/ Founder at MidCtizen
Angelique Roche
Author. Storyteller. Editor. Host. at Marvel
Terence Rosemore
Actor
Dr. Xavier A. Cole
President at Loyola University
Gina Swanson
Journalist at WDSU
Sabrina N. Short
Founder & CEO at NOLAvate Black
Shercole King
Vice President at Via Link
Myra Roldan
CEO & Founder UnDesto AI
Lou Hill
Founder & Musician at Water Seed
Diya Wynn
Tech Ethicist at AWS/Amazon
Demetrius Grosse
Actor and CreatorPROGRAMMING
Innovation Main Stage
Visionary keynotes and talks from global brands that value equity, access and inclusive innovation.
Explore Tech Lab
Take an intro to code class, chat with leaders in the field or get your hands on some tech!
Talent Expo
Connecting entry level and early career professionals to jobs in tech.
Networking
Meet innovators, creatives and builders committed to growing the Black Tech community.
SCHEDULE
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- presented by Culture Forward
- Danna Center - 1st Floor
Talent Expo
Get hired in tech! Meet recruiters. Internships. Resume Reviews. Mock Interviews.
- 10:30 AM
- presented by NOTCF
- Danna Center - 1st Floor
Welcome & Remarks
Remarks by Loyola President Dr. Xavier A. Cole, Founder & CEO, Sabrina N. Short, and Loyola Alum Shercole King.
- 11:00 AM
- presented by NOTCF
- Danna Center - 1st Floor
Women in AI: Paving the Way for the Future of Work
Speakers: Jornea Armant, Yolanda Williams, Myra Roldan and Diya Wynn.
- 12:00 PM
- presented by GNO, Inc & Metronome
- Danna Center - 2nd Floor
Making Waves: Entrepreneurs in Music
Speakers: Big Freedia, Tavia Osbey and Gina Swanson.
- 1:00 PM
- presented by GNO, Inc & Metronome
- Danna Center - 2nd Floor
Tech vs Human: Music Business and AI
Speakers: Donovan Williams, Lou Hill and Darrell Flowers.
- 2:00 PM
- presented by GNO, Inc & Metronome
- Danna Center - 2nd Floor
Shoot Your Shot: Advancing in Film and Media
Speakers: Angelique Roche Terence Rosemore and Demetrius Grosse.
- 3:00 PM
- presented by NOTCF
- Danna Center - 1st Floor
Keynote: AI, Creators and the Digital Revolution
Speakers: Rene Peters and Kuniqua Stewart.
EXPLORE TECH!
Microsoft Copilot Demo
1PM Learn about how use Copilot to be more productive at work and school. Get the fundamentals of AI.
From Idea To App with Idea Village
1PM Got an idea for an app? Learn the about Idea Village programs and tools that can help you build the next big thing!
Tech Meetup with Operation Spark
2PM Network with professionals in tech. *New Time
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Reserve Your Spot
