• 504-294-4438
  • events@blacktechnola.com
  • New Orleans, LA
Sabrina Short

Sabrina Short

NOLAvate Black/Black Tech NOLA
Myra Roldan

Myra Roldan

Undesto AI
Rene Peters

Rene Peters

Nvidia
Lou Hill

Lou Hill

Water Seed, Artist
Chris Douglas

Chris Douglas

Xbox
Hector Llanos

Hector Llanos

Minecraft
Juan Hart

Juan Hart

Microsoft

Schedule

  • 9:00 AM
  • Registration

Doors Open

  • 10:00 AM
  • Sabrina Short; Myra Roldan; Rene Peters
  • Innovation Stage

Leading the Wave of Adoption

A powerful fireside chat on the mitigation, monetization, and mobilization of AI in the Black community. Speakers will explore how to lead inclusive adoption and ensure our communities are not left behind in the AI revolution. Speakers: Sabrina Short, NOLAvate Black; Myra Roldan Undesto AI; and Rene Peters, Nvidia

  • 11:00 AM
  • Myra Roldan
  • Innovation Stage

Vibe Lab: AI for Creators with Myra Roldan

Bring your laptop and leave with a prototype! This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the creative power of artificial intelligence through music, video, and visual art. This session walks attendees through the process of building simple AI-powered projects using design strategies and creative fundamentals. Whether you’re an artist, musician, or curious beginner, you’ll leave with practical tools and inspiration to integrate AI into your creative process.

  • 2:00 PM
  • Lou Hill
  • Innovation Stage

The Future of AI: How Culture Drives Innovation

A creative conversation exploring how emerging media can preserve and elevate culture through storytelling. This session will highlight artists, technologists, and cultural leaders using tech to honor legacy and shape the future. Speaker: Artist and Creator; Lou Hill, Water Seed

  • All Day
  • Juan Hart, Microsoft

Link Up with Microsoft

Skill up with Microsoft Copilot! Sign up for mini sessions led by engineers to learn how to use AI for work, school and life. Explore prompting for content creation and digital strategy. *All Day.

  • 11:00 AM
  • Chris Douglas, Xbox; Hector Llanos, Minecraft

Build A Game: Unity x Copilot

Explore game development by leveraging AI tools with Unity and Microsoft Copilot, the powerful cross-platform engine used to create interactive games for mobile, web, and console. In this introductory session, you’ll jump-start your game dev journey alongside engineers from Xbox and Minecraft, learning how AI can streamline and enhance the creative process. Whether you're a gamer, developer, or digital creative — let’s get you building with AI!

  • All Day
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