AfroTech
Also known as AfroTech Conference
Event or competition Los Angeles, United States Run by Blavity Inc. Since 2016 afrotech.com
InvestmentNone stated
Credits and perksNone statedMaximum across tiers
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Overview
Conference and media brand for Black technologists and founders, owned by the Los Angeles digital media company Blavity. Its annual AfroTech Conference is held in Houston (November 2–6 in 2026), and the AfroTech site publishes tech and career news year-round.
What startups get
Conference programming, exhibitor and recruiting access, and community events; no investment.
Details
- Type
- Event or competition
- Run by
- Blavity Inc.
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, United States
- Runs in
- Houston
- Format
- Annual conference plus media platform
- Who can apply
- Open registration
- Sectors
- technology
- Started
- 2016
- Status
- Active
- Website
- afrotech.com
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.