BLACK TECH WEEK | CTRL, ATL, CREATE

2026

JULY 14-16 IN CINCINNATI

Black Tech Week is officially returning to Cincinnati in Summer 2026.

who we are

black tech week is a culture-driven

experience powered by community

and built through corporate collaboration.

For five years, Black Tech Week has gathered founders, creators, operators, investors, and partners in the Queen City to shape what comes next.

We believe culture is the code. Ideas deserve ownership. Innovation requires intention. The room is where momentum begins.

Each summer, we create the conditions for builders to take control of their vision, choose a different path, and turn bold ideas into real outcomes.

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Founder

Engage with amazing keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops while connecting with industry leaders and investors to grow your network and your business.

investor

Discover remarkable entrepreneurs leading incredible, investment ready startups as you network your way to a more diverse, high performing portfolio .

student

Build relationships with decision makers, discover internships and other meaningful opportunities as you learn from experienced entrepreneurs and business professionals.

partner

Elevate your brand's visibility while supporting a legacy of excellence by investing in Black Tech Week promotional opportunities.

CREATION IS CALLING

CTRL. ALT. CREATE.

The machines are learning. So are we.

Black Tech Week gathers builders, technologists, founders, creatives, and operators who refuse to be fully automated. We collaborate with technology rather than conform to it. We use AI as a tool, not a replacement.

Take control. Choose differently. Build what cannot be replicated.

See you at #BTW26.

2026 SPEAKERS

THE ROOM HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE POINT.

Every year, founders, creators, Fortune 500 executives, investors, technologists, and culture shapers come to Black Tech Week to share what they’re building, what they’re learning, and what’s next.

Meet the voices joining us for #BTW26

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2025 speakers

Damola Adamolekun

CEO

Red Lobster

Angel Suttle

Producer & Radio Host

NPR

Emmanuel Ojo

Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer

Redtech Limited

Eugene Partridge III

Global Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Denim Richards

Founder/CEO

Opulent Entertainment Group

Ramon Ray

Producer

ZoneofGenius.com

Sydney Davis

Founder of Wellness & Care Infrastructure for Modern Work

TotalCare Studio

Charlene Polite Corley

VP Content & Insights

Nielsen

Derrick Maultsby Jr.

Attorney

FBT Gibbons LLP

Damian Murray

Investment Analyst

Level Up Ventures

Earl Patton

Managing Partner

Allocation (A Cyphr Ventures Company)