FIELD

BOARDROOM 2: Technology Series

Providing Resources, Networks, and Opportunities in Tech

October 6 - 8 | Charlotte, NC #FTBR 2

#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

Book Accommodation

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 feature four time Olympic medalist and two time World Record holder in swimming, Cullen Jones. In addition to his accolades and accomplishments, Cullen is passionate about giving back and has developed a partnership with USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash Program. Cullen tries to help all people learn how to swim. Cullen is also a Senior Manager of Sports Marketing and Philanthropy at Speedo where they are constantly working to innovate the sport of swimming with technology.