#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.
VENUE
JW Marriott Charlotte
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
FTBR II General Admission
FTBR II VIP
Student Admission
FTBR II General Admission Student
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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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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