FIELD

TO

BOARDROOM 2: Technology Series

Providing Resources, Networks, and Opportunities in Tech

October 6 - 8 | Charlotte, NC #FTBR 2


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#FTBR 2

Field To Boardroom 2 (FTBR 2): Technology Series, is a technology conference created to provide resources, networks, and opportunities to Black and Brown tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. This three-day event will focus on the latest advancements in tech, as well as, top issues facing the Black and Brown tech community, including representation and business ownership. The program will feature presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, a pitch competition, after parties and musical performances.

 

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JW Marriott Charlotte

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Larry Okey Onyejekwe Jr. MD, JD earned a Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law, and a Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University. He served in the Iraq war as a Lieutenant Colonel, practiced law as an IP Litigator, and co-founded a company that developed a full-service vaccination management software for Pediatric and Family Medicine Clinics. Today, Dr. Onyejekwe Jr. is Vice President of Healthcare Ops and Medical Affairs at 23andMe.

PANEL

Why aren't there more Black-Owned technology companies? Our panel will venture to address this question along with other hurdles facing Black IT Professionals. The discussion will incorporate participation from the audience in hopes to inspire fruitful dialog and uncover potential ideas and solutions.


BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Platinum Level Sponsors will present the latest opportunities in their respective fields. Discussion topics may include, 5G Tech, Autonomous Driving, DARQ (Distributed Ledger Technology (such as blockchain)), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (including Virtual and Augmented Reality), Cyber Security, and Quantum Computing. Walk away with insights from leading IT professionals that are applicable across all industries.

PITCH COMPETITION

The FTBR Black Tech Pitch Competition is designed for majority Black-Owned, Pre-Series A start-up technology businesses looking for funding and support. Eligible contestants will go through an application and selection process, top applicants will be chosen to pitch their business to our panel of Venture Capitalists and Investors looking for fresh ideas with potential impact. Prize money in the amount of $5,000, and $1,500 will be awarded to the winner and runner-up respectively.

VIP BRUNCH

The VIP Brunch will be an opportunity for attendees to network and discuss opportunities. The Brunch will also feature a presentation from a special guest (TBD).

REGISTER

FTBR II VIP

Admission

5.0
$999.00

FTBR II General Admission

5.0
$699.99

FTBR II VIP

Student Admission

5.0
$250.00

FTBR II General Admission Student

5.0
$150.00

SPONSORSHIP

$10,000

  • Priority logo display on all event collateral

  • Exhibitor booth (2) general admission tickets for team members hosting your booth

  • (4) VIP tickets to day one Kick-off event (VIP seating)

  • (5) general admission tickets to day two event

  • Host a Breakout Session on day two

  • (2) VIP tickets to day two evening event (Access to VIP lounge)

  • Two-minute speaking slot on day two

  • Day two parking comp: up to (2) vehicles

  • (4) tickets to VIP Brunch on day three

  • Come Correct Podcast commercial spot

  • Blog article about organization on Space & Equity website

  • Sponsor to contribute (1) item for VIP Swag Bag and (1) item for general and student Swag Bag

  • Attendee data shared for follow-up opportunities (name, occupation, email, and social media handle)

$5,000

  • Consistent logo display on all event collateral

  • Exhibitor booth at day one event (2) General Admission tickets for team members hosting the booth

  • (2) VIP tickets to day one Kick-off event (VIP seating)

  • (2) general admission tickets to day two event

  • Host acknowledgement at day two event

  • (2) VIP tickets to day two evening event (Access to VIP lounge)

  • Host acknowledgement at VIP Brunch

  • (2) tickets to VIP Brunch

  • Day two parking comp: (1) vehicle

  • Sponsor to contribute (1) item for VIP Swag Bag and (1) item for General Admission and Student Swag Bag

  • Data of attendees shared for follow-up opportunities (name, email)


$2,500

  • Logo display on all event collateral

  • Exhibitor booth at day one event (50% off) General Admission ticket for team members hosting the booth

  • (2) General Admission tickets to day one Kick-off event

  • Host acknowledgement at day one Kick-off event

  • (1) General Admission ticket to day two event

  •  (1) ticket to VIP Brunch

  • Sponsor to provide (1) item for General Admission and Student Swag Bag

$1,000

  • Logo display on all day two event brochure

  •  Exhibitor booth at day one event (25% off) general admission ticket for team members hosting the booth

  • (2) General Admission tickets to day two event

  •  Logo displayed in event handbook provided to all attendees

  •  Sponsor to provide (1) item for General Admission and Student tickets

$2,500 Minimum

  • One member of organization to judge pitch competition

  • (2) VIP tickets to day one Kick-off event (VIP seating)

  • Guest on Space & Equity Podcast

  • Priority logo display on all event collateral 

  • Two-minute speaking spot at day three pitch competition

  • Blog article about organization on Space & Equity website

  • (2) Tickets to VIP Brunch

  • Data of attendees shared for follow-up opportunities (name, occupation, email and social media handle)


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APPLY TO BLACK TECH PITCH COMPETITION

Pre-Series A Start-up Companies

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FEATURED GUESTS

Mekka Don

Hip Hop Artist/Songwriter/Attorney

Tosin Durotoye

Woman in Tech | Social Impact Leader | Forbes Featured Equity and Diversity Advocate | Partnerships Builder | Global Speaker

Dr. Danielle Robbins-Chukwumah

AVP, Digital Analytics at Capital Group

DeAnna Green

CEO | Broker

Edward Kargbo

Sr. Consultant at Google

Darian Robbins

Environmental Project Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

6:30 p.m. - Welcome/Check-in (Letter from Obi Chukwumah with Agenda)

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kick-off Meet & Greet + Exhibitor Reception (Cocktails & Small Plate Dinner)

8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Performance (Mekka Don)

9:00a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast

9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. - Introduction & Welcome (Obi Chukwumah Space & Equity Corp CEO)

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Keynote (Dr. L. Okey Onyejekwe Jr. VP of Healthcare Ops and Medical Affairs at 23&Me)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion (Panelists listed above)

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch

1:25 p.m - 1:40 p.m. - Space & Equity Corp / Comer Correct Consulting Presentation

1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Breakout Sessions (Hosted by Platinum Sponsors)

  • Session (1): 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

  • Session (2): 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Session (3): 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast

10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Black Tech Entrepreneur Pitch Competition

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - VIP Lunch (Special Guest Presentation)

  • Tayo Aina - Interview (Time TBD)

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