Black Tech HBCU Tour

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Join us at our LAST STOP at Baton Rouge Community College Friday, April 12th, 10am-4pm at the Magnolia Building for all things TECH, ART & CULTURE! Come and hear speakers, network, and learn about pathways in tech and media. Connect with leaders to help you take your career to the next level. Register now!

A special thank you to Xavier University and Southern University Shreveport for being amazing partners at our New Orleans and Shreveport Stops!

Dynamic Speakers

Hear from influencers, advocates, investors and leaders on inclusion in tech.
Networking

Connect with tech professionals and business leaders to help you get your career on track.

Get Hired

Explore job opportunities and pathways to take your career to the next level.
Exhibits

Interactive exhibits with giveaways, demos, makerspaces and immersive experiences.

MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS

Baton Rouge Community College – Friday, April 12,2024

Sabrina Short

NOLAvate Black

Victoria Adams Phipps

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Calvin Mills

HelpIT/Nexus Louisiana

Clint Odom

T-Mobile

Stephanie Britton

Microsoft

Marlice D Sanders

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Tavia Osbey

MidCitizen Entertainment

Greg Rattler

JPMorgan Chase & Co

PROGRAMMING

Innovation Main Stage

Visionary keynotes and talks from global brands that value equity, access and inclusive innovation.

Gaming Summit

Activations and demos inside of the conference showcasing Gaming, AI, VR and immersive techonolgies.

Talent Expo

Connecting entry level and early career professionals to jobs in tech.

Explore Tech Lab

Take an intro to code class, chat with leaders in the field or get your hands on some tech!

Networking

Meet innovators, creatives and builders committed to growing the Black Tech community.

WEB3 + AI + VR + GAMING

GAMING SUMMIT

Gaming Summit will feature gaming tournaments and free play with Xbox games presented by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund and powered by Cxmmunity.

SCHEDULE

10:15am

Magnolia Theater

Kick-Off

Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and NOLAvate Black

10:35am

Magnolia Theater

Bridging the Digital Divide: Black To the Future presented by T-Mobile

Speakers: Clint Odom, T-Mobile; Natisha Natt, Nexus Louisiana; Calvin Mills, Nexus Louisiana; and Dr. Brandy Tyson

11:15am

Magnolia Theater

Women In Tech: The Power of Taking Up Space presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Speakers: Victoria Adams Phipps, JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Stephanie Britton, Microsoft; Yolanda Williams, US Foods; and Karen Allen Joseph, T-Mobile

12:00pm

Magnolia Theater

Louisiana Entertainment: Leading the way in film, media and entertainment presented by Louisiana Entertainment

Speakers: Eric Burton, Louisiana Entertainment; Tavia Osbey, MidCitizen Entertainment; Lou Hill, Moonrise Entertianment; and Stevee Rayne Warren, NOVAC

Workshops
Explore Tech Lab
Tech Talks

1:15pm -2:00pm
presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Dumas

Financial Literacy

Learn financial health and wealth building with JPMorgan Chase & Co.

2:15pm -3:00pm
presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Dumas

Financial Literacy

Learn financial health and wealth building with JPMorgan Chase & Co.

3:00pm - 4:00pm
presented by Microsoft
Dumas

Artificial Intelligence: Tools for Productivity

Explore the benefits of Artificial Intelligence for work and life and get a demo of Microsoft Copilot.

1:15pm -4:00pm
presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Digital Learning Center

Office Hours

Meet with recruiters and hiring managers to help you update your resume. Bring your resume and get tips to get hired.

1:15pm -2:00pm
presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Digital Learning Center

Intro to Code: Java Script (Conf Rm #1)

Learn to code with Operation Spark.

2:00pm -3:00pm
presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Digital Learning Center

Intro to Game Development (Conf Rm #1)

Learn to code with Operation Spark.

3:00pm -4:00pm
presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Digital Learning Center

Let's Talk Tech Jobs with Excella

Learn about the most on demand jobs.

1:15pm -3:00pm
presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Digital Learning Center

Intro to Code: Intro to Programming (Visual Basic) (Conf Rm #2)

Meet with recruiters and hiring managers to help you update your resume.

1:15pm -3:00pm
presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Digital Learning Center

Intro to Code: Intro to 3D design/Programming(Conf Rm #2)

Meet with recruiters and hiring managers to help you update your resume.

1:15pm -4:00pm
Magnolia Gallery

Game Summit

Meet local Game Studios, demo games and cool tech, learn about job opportunities with local game companies.

1:15pm -4:00pm
Magnolia Gallery

Intro Unreal Engine presented by Top Right Corner

Learn how gaming technology is used in the gaming and filming industry.

1:15pm -2:00pm
Black Box

More Than A Game: Pathways In Gaming presented by Microsoft

Hear Black techies from Microsoft, Top Right Corner and IGL Foundation talk game development, esports, careers in gaming and the future of media.

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Box

Career Pathways: Breaking into Tech presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Hear from industry leaders on how to take your career to the next level.

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Box

Let’s Build a Chat Bot! presented by Nexus Louisiana

Product developers lead a demo on how to build a chat bot using automation and AI.

*Keep checking the website for updates. New programming is added to the schedule everyday.

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