AfroTech returns to Houston with week-long tech convention

AfroTech has returned to Houston this week after making its first official cease within the Space City final yr. 

One of the world’s largest tech conferences for Black professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs, the week-long convention started Monday with a full lineup of keynote audio system from main corporations, reminiscent of Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, Meta, Amazon and Apple, to call just a few. 

The convention will proceed by way of Friday, in response to its web site. 

It’s a change from the final yr’s convention within the metropolis, which was solely three days lengthy. In the previous, the convention has been held at San Francisco, Oakland and Austin. 

Here’s what to learn about AfroTech 2025.

The annual AfroTech Conference is a big world occasion that focuses on connecting Black tech innovators, together with future professionals, for alternatives to community. The world group occasion with greater than 20,000 members will embody a collection of in-person and digital experiences — giving attendees entry to programming on rising developments, the flexibility to community with trade leaders and prime recruiters, according to the conference’s website. 

There are almost 200 keynote audio system anticipated on the AfroTech Conference this yr. Here are just a few: 

AfroTech Conference tickets are nonetheless obtainable to buy.  

Premier tickets value $625 and embody entry to all convention keynotes and periods, certification workshops and accomplice occasions. Executive tickets, priced at $850, embody entry to the manager stage.

All entry passes, priced at $2,250, include entry to the manager stage in addition to an unique lounge, a devoted room block at Downtown motels, devoted seating and a “skip the line” entry.