TORONTO — The Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) announced Monday it is launching a virtual 3D tech summit, BFUTR 2020, which will take place October 22 to 23.
With the theme of “Build. Back. Better.” the virtual tech summit will bring together 10,000-plus Black tech professionals and allies from around the world, with talks from global tech leaders, a networking lounge, demos from leading companies, private job interviews and more, says the news release.
“The impact of Covid-19 is disproportionately affecting the Black community, and the current awakening of the world to the existence of systemic anti-Black racism, has made being a Black tech professional especially challenging,” reads the news release.
BFUTR 2020 is an opportunity to showcase Black tech excellence, reimagine the workplace, build an ecosystem free of racism and rethink the future of tech post-Covid, says the release.
“BPTN is excited to host the largest global gathering of Black tech professionals. Coming into our second year of the summit, and in the context of the global health and racial pandemic, we wanted to bring an event together that helps tech professionals build and grow their network and career. We are excited to partner with leading tech companies to help Black tech transform their career and connect to a global audience,” said Lekan Olawoye, founder and CEO of BPTN, in the release.
For more information about BFUTR 2020 and the speakers scheduled to appear virtually, please click here.
