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What we’re about
Welcome! Blacks United in Leading Technology - North Texas is the official, chartered chapter for Washington, D.C. and the DMV area of the dynamic, growing, vibrant Blacks United in Leading Technology International non-profit corporation (https://builtinternational.org/).
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 (2)
See all- Network event16 attendees from 10 groups hostingDC Metro Black Tech MixerThe Gathering Spot, Washington DC, DC
Get ready, DC Metro! The exclusive, in-person DC Metro Black Tech Symposium Private Mixer is set, and you won’t want to miss this incredible event.
REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://bit.ly/DCMetroMixer
Mingle with and meet the DC Metro Black Tech Symposium dignitaries, keynote and session presenters. Register for the free Symposium here.
Enjoy an open bar, buffet, karaoke, and dancing.
— Complimentary food and beverages
— Interior dining and networking spaces
— DJ and dancing
— Contests and giveawaysBusiness Casual Dress Attire
Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday | October 14, 2024
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 9 PM EST
📍 Location: The Gathering Spot
1720 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006Cost: FREE for DC Metro dignitaries, Symposium participating organizations, speakers, presenters, and BUiLT members. Join BUiLT for as low as $45 a year to attend the Mixer for free.
$50 ticket holders may also join the celebration.
REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://bit.ly/DCMetroMixer
- Network event48 attendees from 28 groups hostingMetro DC Black Tech SymposiumLink visible for attendees
Join us virtually October 15 - 17 and celebrate the success and possibilities of Black technologists across DC Metro.
This three-day event features six keynote addresses, 45 concurrent sessions, multiple workshops, a vendor and career expo, and virtual networking for attendees.
It's free to attend: https://bit.ly/DC-Metro-BTS
The event is hosted by a collection of nonprofit and employee resource groups in the DC Metro area. If you'd like to participate to share your story, recruit members and volunteers, or seek sponsors, JOIN as a Participating Organization.
We are accepting speaker proposals through September 27, or until the sessions are filled. APPLY to be a Speaker.
Past events (118)
See all- Network event4 attendees from 28 groups hosting2-Day Certified Scrum Master Training - $200This event has passed