WE Connect Event Celebrating Black Women Entrepreneurs in Tech

✨ As part of our Black History Month celebration, WE NYC is thrilled to host WE Connect: Celebrating Black Women Entrepreneurs in Tech. This special event honors the remarkable contributions of Black women in the tech industry, showcasing their entrepreneurial journeys, challenges, and successes in leveraging technology to drive social change.

Join us for insightful panel discussions highlighting the role of Black women in fostering innovation, breaking barriers, and building community. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and influencers in a vibrant networking environment, and discover strategies to advance inclusivity and economic empowerment in the tech space.

The agenda is as follows:

1:00 - 1:15 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Opening remarks by
• About WE Connect,
• Remarks by BPL LevelUP Program by

1:15- 2:00 PM: Panel Discussion 1: Technology and Social Impact: This panel will explore how Black women entrepreneurs are harnessing technology—especially AI, digital platforms, and innovation—to tackle systemic challenges and drive meaningful social change.

• , FLYX Labs
• , Health in her Hue
• Diáfano

2:00- 2:45 PM: Panel Discussion 2: Building Community and Opportunities through Tech: This panel will highlight how Black women in tech are fostering inclusive communities, creating mentorship pipelines, and expanding access to opportunities in the industry.

• Hello Student
• Founding director of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator at the Zahn Innovation Center

2:45 - 3:00 PM: Open Mic, open invitation for making 1 minute pitch to fellow participants

3:00 - 4:00 PM: Networking

This event will be livestreamed at: Link Forthcoming

[We will close the registration for in-person attendance on Sunday, February 23, at 12 p.m. due to space limitations. You can still register for the livestream at link forthcoming.]

Host

(Women Entrepreneurs NYC) is an initiative based out of the New York City Department of Small Business Services that is dedicated to helping women start and grow their businesses. Free services are available for women entrepreneurs across the five boroughs and in multiple languages. This event is co-managed by the WE Connect portfolio of WE NYC. WE Connect offers guidance to women entrepreneurs seeking to launch new ideas and increase business by connecting them with the right resources.

For questions, partnership, or media inquiries related to this event, please email us at [email protected].

Co-Host

is a workforce advancement program helping Black women elevate their careers and build wealth. Through technical training, leadership coaching, mentorship, and financial literacy, LevelUP Leaders gain the skills and support needed to succeed in underrepresented industries including Real Estate, Finance, and Technology. With a focus on professional growth, personal well-being, and wealth management, LevelUP empowers Black women to pivot and advance in their careers. Support for LevelUP is provided by the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women initiative, a ground-breaking investment to positively impact the lives of at least one million Black women by the year 2030.

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