Attendee counts:- 15,500+

AFROTECH Conference 2025 – Event Overview

When & Where

Dates: October 27–31, 2025

Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, USA

What AFROTECH Is

AFROTECH is the premier annual conference for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators — particularly centering Black professionals and communities. It blends technology, culture, entrepreneurship, media, and innovation, providing a global platform for career growth, networking, and idea-sharing.

Over five days, the conference hosts a dense agenda with keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, expo floor access, and a variety of networking and community events tailored for technologists, creatives, founders, and business leaders.

Who Attends

Attendees include a broad spectrum of professionals from tech, business, creative industries, and academia:

• Software engineers, data scientists, product managers, designers

• Founders, startup leaders, entrepreneurs, and business executives

• Executives and leaders from major tech companies, startups, and corporate firms

• Students and early-career professionals

• Investors, recruiters, strategists, and human-capital professionals

• Creatives, media professionals, designers — anyone blending culture and technology

  
  

Industry / Sector Breakdown

AFROTECH 2025 covers a wide range of industries and focus areas, including:

• Software, AI, Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Engineering

• Fintech, Health-Tech / MedTech, Digital Health, Biotech

• Product Design, UX/UI, Digital Media, Creative Technology

• Sustainability, Energy, and New Technology Trends

• Startup & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, Venture Capital & Investing

• Gaming / Esports, Digital Entertainment, Creative Industries

• HR, Future of Work, Talent & Recruitment, Diversity & Inclusion

  
  

Job Titles / Functional Roles Represented

Common roles among attendees include:

• Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Developers, Designers

• Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Engineers

• Founders, Co-founders, Startup Executives

• C-Suite Executives (CEOs, COOs), Senior Leadership

• Recruiters, Talent Acquisition, HR Professionals

• Investors, Venture Capitalists, Business Development Leads

• Students, Recent Graduates, and Early-Career Professionals

• Creatives, Content Creators, Media Professionals

  
  

Geographic & Global Reach

AFROTECH 2025 draws a global audience:

• Strong representation from across the United States

• Diverse international attendance from Africa, Europe, Asia, and beyond

• Global tech companies, startups, and investors participating and networking

  
  

Key Benefits of Attending

• Access to cutting-edge discussions and sessions on AI, MedTech, Fintech, cybersecurity, and more.

• Networking with top-tier tech companies, startup founders, investors, recruiters, and global talent.

• Opportunities for job placement, startup funding, partnerships, and business development.

• Knowledge-sharing through panels, workshops, and executive-led sessions — ideal for career growth or entrepreneurial ventures.

• Exposure to a culturally rich and diverse community bridging technology, creativity, and culture.