Afrofest Tech Day is a landmark initiative designed to bridge the digital divide and foster socioeconomic growth.
Inaugural Afro fest Tech Day Empowering Communities, Bridging Gaps, and Driving Innovation through Technology 1. Executive Summary The inaugural Afrofest Tech Day is a landmark initiative designed to bridge the digital divide and foster socioeconomic growth within African and Afro-diasporic communities.
By uniting industry leaders, local businesses, and aspiring youth, this event serves as a catalyst for capacity building, resource accessibility, and professional networking. Through interactive sessions and strategic collaborations, Afrofest Tech Day will empower participants to leverage cutting-edge technology and AI tools for sustainable growth.
Core Objectives
Our mission is built on four foundational pillars: Bridge the Digital Divide, Actively address and reduce the technology gap between underserved communities and dominant tech ecosystems.
Provide Resource Access: Create tangible platforms and pathways that offer direct access to essential digital tools, funding, and educational resources.
Foster Professional Networks: Connect top-tier industry professionals, recruiters, and innovators with talent from African and Afro-diasporic backgrounds.
Inspire Innovation & Capacity Building:
Equip youth and small business owners with the knowledge to integrate Tech and AI tools into their daily operations and career trajectories.
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Paid parking
Location
The Ashton
1229 Millwork Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Networking & Partner Expo
Exhibitors & Displays: Midlands African Chamber, MCC, UNO AI CCORE, Creighton University School of Law, Nebraska Medicine, FiberFirst, Buildertrend, and UNL AI Institute.
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Flash Panels of Discussion
Panel 1 (6:00–6:20): Applied AI and Robotics — Dr. Santosh (AI Institute) & Dr. Subu (UNO AI CCORE). Panel 2 (6:20–6:40): Ethics in AI, the Human Factor — Dr. Adrian S. Wisnicki (AI Institute), Daphney Cook (MCC SBDC), Terri Sanders, and Terri Sanders (Omaha Star). Panel 3 (6:40–7:00): AI and Culture — Kethro, Marcy Yates, and Ciara Lee (Moderated by Ciara of Street A&R).
AI for Small Business Workshop
Powered by Google and led by the Midlands African Chamber (MAC) . Features a 30-minute hands-on training using Grow with Google free resources, followed by an interactive Q&A session.