Uncover how Engineering with AI, UX research + Strategy merge to create seamless digital experiences for businesses, creators + consumers.

Explore alternative funding options beyond VC dollars, learn key metrics for diverse capital providers, and understand essential legal housekeeping to secure your next investment.

Explore the role of customer experience in civic tech with insights from U.S. Digital Corps fellows.

Explore the intersection of technology and national security with the FBI. Discover how Major Systems evolve at the FBI, from concept to launch, via digital transformation and automation.

Explore Gedi's cybersecurity journey, learn about Identity Management, and discover practical tips for landing a role in the field.

Dive into Maryland’s vibrant tech ecosystem and discover opportunities, resources, and networks driving innovation.

Explore both non-dilutive funding strategies and venture capital (VC) mechanisms, providing essential insights for early-stage and mid-stage startup founders.

Optimize your cloud investments with five essential strategies for governance, resource management, and cost efficiency.

Learn techniques to showcase your work, highlight your unique skills, and leave a lasting impression on potential employers.

Learn to craft a compelling narrative, structure your pitch deck, and highlight key investor-attracting components.

Balance security and innovation in product development with insights from experts across InfoSec, Product Management, and UI/UX.

Create a lasting product vision with strategies to align your team, define target customers, and guide long-term decisions.

Streamline your business operations with practical strategies for founders, CEOs, and operators.

Rahama Wright works at the intersection of beauty, business development, and policy. Her entrepreneurial journey has spanned bootstrapping, securing venture funding, landing retail deals, and navigating manufacturing, supply chain development, marketing, and sales.

The Pitch Social offers entrepreneurs a high-energy platform to sharpen their pitching skills in a real-world setting. Participants deliver a 3-minute pitch to expert judges, receive immediate feedback, and gather insights to refine their presentation.

Explore how federal agencies are leveraging Amazon AWS for data analysis, management, and visualization to drive operational efficiency.

Learn about ServiceNow, low-code development career paths and essential skills for leveling up in this field.

Transform your meeting culture with AI and Natural Language Processing to make collaboration efficient, productive, and engaging.

Reveal the true scope of AI beyond LLMs, exploring its role in powering complex systems that don’t just compute, but comprehend.

This session explores the complexities and threats to our online security in an era shaped by widespread AI and cloud technology.

Learn the essentials of product development in this hands-on workshop for new tech founders. Gain practical steps to turn your tech idea into a market-ready product, covering ideation, validation, prototyping, and launch.

Secure your network with a beginner’s guide to Cisco ISE posturing. Learn key components, practical setup tips, and compliance strategies to enhance network access security.

Join The Black Employee Network, (BEN-DMV) an Affinity Group at Amazon, as they share insights on building successful careers, leveraging certifications to enhance skills, and the importance of community engagement for underrepresented groups.

Learn how biased data impacts AI algorithms, understand the importance of representative data sets, and discover strategies for developing more inclusive AI.

Open to tech-enabled, HBCU alumni founders of early-stage companies. Showcase your innovative idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win $10,000! This competition is powered by Intuit and the Howard PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship.

Join Accenture Federal Services to learn how they are shaping the future of public service through cutting-edge technology and innovation.

Explore key practices, emerging challenges, and how this niche field offers dynamic opportunities within Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).

Join BPM for a thought-provoking session on the opportunities AI presents for product teams, ethical considerations in AI-driven products, and how we can leverage AI to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.

Join us for an engaging info session to learn about The Knowledge House’s new Cybersecurity Program launching in DC! This session will cover program details, including curriculum, career pathways, and application steps. Whether you’re interested in cybersecurity fundamentals or advanced skills, this program offers a pathway into a high-demand field.

A speed-dating-style event designed for founders actively raising capital. Engage directly with potential VCs, share your vision, and explore investment opportunities to scale your startup.

Connect with seasoned professionals at Amazon's Black Employee Network (BEN DMV). This social is your chance to gain career advice, make connections, and explore opportunities with a leading tech company.

Techsgiving is taking over U Street, transforming it into a vibrant hub of innovation, culture, and community connection! Partnering with organizations like Blacks in Tech DC, Flynanced, Black Product Managers, Them2us, Black in HR, Stem Social, Baddies in Tech and more!

Explore Delali's journey from bootstrapped beginnings to billion-dollar success. Learn key strategies, pivotal decisions, and essential principles that drove exponential growth at Fearless.

Celebrate five years of Techsgiving and learn about how tech professionals can leverage their skills to serve others.

This workshop is designed to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and product-focused innovators who want to transform their passion projects into sustainable, profitable ventures.

Master the transition from hands-on executor to strategic leader. Develop essential skills for managing teams, owning projects, and driving organizational vision while building effective leadership capabilities.

Understand the power of strategic relationships through advocacy, advisory roles, and storytelling. Learn to facilitate conversations that accelerate Senior-level career growth.

Enhance security, build digital trust, and drive innovation with AI strategies designed to empower cybersecurity and IT leaders in safeguarding systems.

Unlock relationship between entrepreneurs, venture capital, and consumer markets. Understand investor priorities, business operations, and customer satisfaction while mastering a continuous growth cycle.

Discover strategies to create a unique professional identity, helping engineers differentiate themselves and make a memorable impact in today's competitive market.

Explore approaches to drive AI innovation while prioritizing equity and inclusivity.

Explore how tech professionals can build meaningful careers in government, driving innovation while serving and strengthening communities.

Discover how AI is transforming cloud operations, from enhancing efficiency to addressing key challenges faced by enterprises and consumers.

Master essential Business Analyst skills and tools, build a compelling resume, and create a clear roadmap for a successful tech career.

Listen to industry leaders from Lockheed Martin Ventures and GDIT to explore how technology transforms government operations and improves public service delivery.

Advance your design career and amplify your voice in an industry where only 3% of designers are Black. Learn how to harness your perspective, build resilience, and create impactful opportunities in UX, Content, and Visual Design, with insights on honing skills, boosting influence, and navigating career growth.

Master the art of developing technical solutions and contracts for government clients. Learn to navigate procurement processes and position your offerings for success in the public sector.

Learn how to approach interviews like a sales process; confidently presenting your skills and value effectively.

Equip yourself with strategies for managing layoffs, fostering resilience, and navigating career transitions

Watch the finalists from the HBCU Pitch Competition LIVE on the Mainstage.

Celebrate five years of Techsgiving with the ultimate anniversary after party.