Conference Details

Midwest Tech Diversity Summit: Redefining the Path to Inclusion in Technology is a conference for thought leaders, innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and techies from start-up to large tech companies to explore the tech diversity pipeline in the Midwest.

During the 2-day conference we will cover various topics covering the diversity pipeline, including:

• Computer Science and Coding For K-12

• Increasing the pool of qualified diverse candidates for the workforce

• Encouraging entrepreneurship by scaling and incubating new start--ups for women, people of color and LGBTQ community

Locally and nationally known tech companies will also be on-site to recruit and display new products on site. We wil also host a start-up showcase, AMAs, Ignite talks, happy hours and mixers leading up to, during, and after the event. More details on the showcase, happy hours and mixers will be released closer to the event date.

General Conference Admisson Includes:

• Admission to conference

• Breakfast & Lunch on both days

• Access to recruitment and resource fair, all conference sessions and public events, and gift bag

*Limited all-inclusive packages are available which include admission to private events and happy hours.

For more information on the full schedule, speakers, sponsors and other information, please visit the conference website or subscribe to our email list.

Additional Info

Conference tickets are non-refundable, however, are transferable.

The conference program is subject to change without advance notice.

This event will be live-streamed, photos and videos will be taken.

Be Nimble Ventures reserves the right to use any photograph/video without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Be Nimble Ventures may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by Be Nimble Ventures including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc.

About Be Nimble

Be Nimble is a social enterprise with the goal of advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives in technology. Be Nimble believes that Indiana can be the true blueprint for diversity and inclusion, and truly intend to set the tone and replicate it across the country.

Be Nimble is lead by Kelli N. Jones and Jeff T D Williams, who advise existing tech companies, create collaborative opportunities and programming, and incubate new start-ups founded by people of color.

What does it mean to Be Nimble?

Not tied to trends. Forecasting what’s next. Being flexible enough to know that nothing is permanent. The ability to pivot and adjust.