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EXPLORE TECH VIRTUAL SUMMIT-2

Explore Tech Virtual Summit

Explore Tech Virtual Summit to be held April 21-22 is designed to give early career professionals and job seekers a roadmap to success in the tech industry. Explore Tech is powered by NOLAvate Black, the talent hub for the future of innovation. We are creating a space where untapped talent can advance and thrive in their tech careers by gaining access to industry insights, career resources, and networking opportunities with top industry leaders.

What To Expect

Industry Leaders

Tip for navigating tech from top recruiters & hiring managers

Panel Discussions

Learn about top careers and pathways in STEM and explore possibilities

Virtual Networking

Build your network with technologists leading innovation

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2-Day Schedule

Monday - April 21 | 1pm-3pm

  • 1:00pm - Keynote Discussion: Why Startups Are Great for Early Career Talent and Q&A Insights on why startups offer unique opportunities for early career professionals. Local Black VC Managing Partners share the benefits of joining a startup and how it can fast-track your career in tech.

    Kwame Aidoo and Kelli Saulney, Corridor Ventures

  • 1:30pm - Fireside Chat: Understanding Culture Alignment Panel with talent and tech leaders sharing career pathways, purpose and finding alignment company culture. Discussion will share strategies for early career job seekers on how to align with the right company culture and finding your fit.

    Jourdan Clark, Hello Fresh and Kailyn Turner, KREWE, and Jamarkus Garrett, Hancock Whitney Bank

  • 2:00pm - Career in Tech: Finding Your Path Founder and CEO of NOLAvate Black will share top careers in tech and how to find your niche in tech. Attendees will learn about career pathways and how to match your purpose with your passion. 

    Sabrina Short, NOLAvate Black Founder & CEO 

Tuesday - April 22 | 1pm-3pm

  • 1:00pm - AI: More Than A Chat Discussion with AI industry leaders preparing for work in the age of AI. Learn how AI is transforming the tech industry and why it’s crucial to upskill in the AI space. 

    Myra Roldan, UnDesto AI and Paul Saiedi, GoogleMind

  • 1:30pm - Get Hired With AI
    Microsoft Copilot Demo.
    Learn how you can use Copliot for an intentional job search and  get hired in tech.

    Juan Hart, Microsoft

  • 2:00pm - Industry Leaders Panel: Building Teams with Early Career Talent Panel discussion with hiring managers and technology leaders about advancing in tech and how they build strong teams. Learn about navigating your career and how companies are building successful teams with early career talent.

    Sheila Robinson, SHRM, Aaron Brown, Microsoft, and Michelle Roberts, Google

Speakers

Checkout our lineup!

Check out this panel discussion from our HBCU Tour at Xavier University of New Orleans

Launch your tech career today!

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to break into tech, expand your network, and level up your career. Oh, and did we mention—it’s FREE? Register now!

NOLAvate Black is a non profit talent incubator and intermediary located in New Orleans, Louisiana committed to helping early career and entry level talent explore, learn, connect and advance in the technology sector.