What we’re about
Welcome! Blacks United in Leading Technology - Hampton Roads is the official, chartered chapter for Hampton Roads, Virginia of the dynamic, growing, vibrant Blacks United in Leading Technology International non-profit corporation.
Our Chapters are operated under the BUILT Forward brand, and there is no charge to attend. Our dues-paying members, in BUILT International, receive extra benefits - mentors, training scholarships, free job postings, speaking & leadership opportunities, and more.
We educate people and seek to increase the representation of Black women and men in technology. It’s proven, enterprises that embrace diversity yield the most innovative solutions. We’re talking about the whole gamut from developers, scientists, digital media specialists, engineers, web masters, technicians, QA folks, social media strategists, cyber-security analysts, online marketing experts, UI/UX artists, recruiters, bloggers, operations staff, project managers – and many, many more technology professionals, students and educators.
We operate in a united fashion with the hundreds of other nonprofits, corporate resource groups, and diversity professionals with whom we share a common mission. Our BUILT Alliance.
We include all races and ethnicities. Non-technologist supporters are welcome in our community. The doors are wide open for those folks who are simply just passionate about all things technical.
Our events are held in-person and virtually, with a winning mix of top tech presentations, entrepreneurial series, more tech presentations, networking events, social justice messaging, collaborations with other aligned groups, career advancement seminars, more tech presentations, and Member’s Only, Reserved and Private Events.
Join us. Share our knowledge. Provide your viewpoints. Let’s explore together how technology is changing the world. Let’s effect Tech Equity, and help ensure technology is inclusive for all.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Network event18 attendees from 28 groups hostingCreating Responsible AI with SCRUMLink visible for attendees
Attend this half-day, instructor-led training and certification course.
Achieving Responsible AI is a SAFe Micro-credential course designed to equip Agile professionals with the skills to implement Responsible AI in their organizations. This course is a blended learning experience that combines a one-hour self-paced eLearning module with a half-day facilitated session focused on practical applications and real-world scenarios. Participants will learn to identify key stakeholders, evaluate RAI policies, draft Epic hypothesis statements, and create actionable plans for continuous improvement in Responsible AI practices.
Achieving Responsible AI will make you stand out as a leader in implementing responsible AI by providing hands-on experience and practical skills that ensure your AI projects are transparent, accountable, and aligned with human values.
Through immersive learning and practical activities, you’ll develop the capability to ensure your AI systems are fair, transparent, and accountable.*All SAFe courses include the workbook and exam cost. Exams must be taken within 30 days of course completion.
Eligibility for Certification Exam
To ensure you gain the full value of our training and are well-prepared for the certification exam, we require 100% attendance in all scheduled course sessions.Please note, attendance is not only critical for your learning but also a mandatory requirement to qualify for the certification exam.
- Full Attendance Requirement: You must attend every session in its entirety to be eligible to take the certification exam.
- Missed Sessions: If any session is missed, regardless of the reason, you will forfeit your eligibility to sit for the exam and, unfortunately, your training cost will not be refunded.
#### Attendees will learn:
- Explore and evaluate examples of RAI policies for potential application within your organization.
- Develop a concise elevator pitch to advocate for RAI initiatives.
- Create an action plan for continuous learning and sharing of best practices in RAI.
Course Curriculum:
- Self-paced, on-demand eLearning (1 hour) introducing the topic of Responsible AI.
- Activity 1 – Identifying Stakeholders (~30 minutes)
- Activity 2 – Evaluating RAI Policies (~25 minutes)
- Activity 3 – Communicating the Need for RAI (~30 minutes)
- Activity 4 – Writing an RAI Epic Hypothesis Statement (~35 minutes)
Cancellation and Refund Eligibility
- Within 7 Days of Scheduled Training: We understand that last-minute changes can happen, but unfortunately, cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled training are not eligible for a refund.
- Prior to 7 Days of Scheduled Training: If you need to cancel more than 7 calendar days before the start date of your training, we’re happy to offer a full refund of your booking fees. Please note that transaction processing charges will apply.
This course with its discounted pricing is for BUiLT members only. Join BUiLT today - memberships from $45 a year.
Join HERE
- Network event58 attendees from 28 groups hostingGet Certified in Cybersecurity - 4 Week Cohort (wk. 1)Link visible for attendees
Obtain your (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification. - $50
This is a Members Only course - Join BUiLT HERE.
Sign up for the course HERE.Attend the 4 weeks of online self-paced training and study group review sessions to obtain the ISC2 certified in cybersecurity certification. The course provides a self-paced study guide, certification test voucher, and a weekly study group review of the subject matter published in the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity exam outline, which shares the security concepts on which certification candidates will be evaluated, including:
- Security Principles, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery (DR)
- Incident Response and Access Controls
- Network Security
- Security Operations
Those who earn the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity demonstrate to employers that they have the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an entry-level cybersecurity role.
Cohort Sessions Are:
June 6, 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST on Security Principles, BC, DR
June 13, 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST on Incident Response and Access Controls
June 20, 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST on Network Operations
June 27, 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST on Security Operations - Network event19 attendees from 28 groups hosting5th Annual virtual North Texas Black Tech SymposiumLink visible for attendees
Join North Texas' best Black Tech professionals and organizations, plus their allies, for the 5th Annual North Texas Black Tech Symposium.
Be enlightened by the 6 Keynotes, 45 Sessions, and evening Workshop presentations on the latest tech topics, career development, and on how to get into tech.
Participate in the Career and Vendor Expo, daily from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meet other tech professionals in the daily, virtual networking sessions.
The event, which includes six keynote presentations, three concurrent daily learning sessions, nightly workshops, and a Vendor and Career Expo, costs $125.00. However, you can join BUiLT for as low as $45.00 and attend the Symposium for free. Click HERE to join BUiLT**.**
Register for the Symposium HERE. Participate to win valuable door prizes.
If you are in North Texas, apply to speak on any of the Symposium's technology and career presentation tracks.
Attend the private in-person kick-off Mixer, Monday, June 9, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm with an open bar, comedy, karaoke, dancing, and professional fun. Register for the Mixer HERE.
Let's all highlight North Texas' Black tech success and possibilities!
Join us. - Network event41 attendees from 28 groups hostingCourtney & Dr. Ty Caldwell Keynote - “Doing it Scared"Link visible for attendees
Join North Texas's best Black Tech professionals and organizations, plus their allies, for the 5th Annual Houston Black Tech Symposium.
Be enlightened by the 6 Keynotes, 45 Sessions, and evening Workshop presentations on the latest tech topics, career development, and how to get into tech.
Fear is universal—whether you’re scaling a business, raising a family, or climbing a literal mountain. In this powerful keynote, Courtney and Dr. Tye Caldwell share how fear has been a constant companion on their journey—from navigating major business decisions to parenting with purpose to pushing past physical and mental limits on the world’s toughest climbs.
Through real-life stories and hard-earned insights, they challenge the idea that fear is something to avoid. Instead, they show how embracing fear can be the key to achieving audacious goals. Whether you’re launching a startup, stepping into leadership, making a career pivot or life-changing decision, raising the next generation, or tackling a personal challenge that seems insurmountable, the lesson is clear: the greatest breakthroughs happen when you do it scared. 🚀
Audiences will rethink fear, reframe risk, and take bold steps toward their biggest goals.
Participate in the Career and Vendor Expo, daily from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meet other tech professionals in virtual networking sessions. Attend the nightly workshops for deep learning.
Registration packages start at $125. The conference includes six keynote presentations, three concurrent daily sessions, workshops, and a Career Expo. Register HERE. Participate to win valuable door prizes.
Or, join BUiLT for as low as $45.00 and attend the Symposium for free. Join BUiLT HERE.
If you live, work, or are associated with North Texas, apply to speak on any of the Symposium's technology and career presentation tracks. And, attend the private in-person kick-off Mixer, Monday, April 21, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Register for the Mixer HERE.
Let's all highlight North Texas's Black tech success and possibilities!
Join us.
Past events (140)
See all- Network event45 attendees from 28 groups hostingSAFe Product Owner / Product ManagerThis event has passed