From AI and automation to boardroom inclusion and bold tech leadership, this year’s BFUTR Global Tech Summit is tackling it all under the theme: 🔷 “The New World of Work.”

🗓️ November 6–7, 2025
📍 Toronto, Canada 🎟️ Passes now available at **[bfutr.com](https://obsidi.com/bfutr/?utm_source=obsidi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bfutr-2025&utm_content=meetup-hyperlink-may21)**

This is the world’s largest gathering of Black tech professionals—bringing together 20,000+ innovators, executives, creatives, and allies from across the globe for two unforgettable days of learning, networking, and career-making collisions.

**What’s in store?**
✅ 70+ tech talks and career growth sessions
✅ Mainstage headliners like Bozoma Saint John & Dan Schulman
✅ The launch of Black Tech Week North across several Canadian cities
✅ Executive networking, hiring lounges, and next-gen product demos

Whether you’re a software engineer, senior leader, founder, or future exec—BFUTR 2025 is the space to be seen, grow, and build what’s next.

🔗 **Secure your pass** → **[bfutr.com](https://obsidi.com/bfutr/?utm_source=obsidi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bfutr-2025&utm_content=meetup-hyperlink-may21)**

Obsidi® Tech Talks - Black Tech Professionals Toronto, CA

Black Professionals in Tech 

2025 BFUTR Global Tech Summit

International Centre 

**[Funding Fundamentals: Securing Resources to Fuel Your Vision](https://app.obsidi.com/event/73bdcaaf-5bff-4cae-8ff1-7a5d72be331f?utm_source=obsidi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TechTalk-2025-nov24&utm_content=meetup-hyperlink)**

You’ve got the vision. Now it’s time to fund it.

Whether you’re bootstrapping your startup, applying for your first grant, or gearing up to pitch investors, understanding how to fund your business is key to sustainable growth.

In this Obsidi® Tech Talk—powered by Black Engineers Canada—we’re bringing together financial strategists, investors, and founders to break down the complex funding landscape into actionable insights. You’ll leave with the clarity and confidence to take your next step—whether that’s applying for a grant, refining your pitch deck, or finally saying “yes” to outside capital.

**🎯 What you’ll learn:**

* Which funding path is right for your business: grants, bootstrapping, angels, or VCs
* How to build a compelling financial model that attracts investors
* What funders actually look for in early-stage startups
* How to build long-term relationships with VCs, grant agencies, and angel investors

**This session is perfect for:**

* Early-stage startup founders and solopreneurs
* Engineers transitioning into entrepreneurship
* Builders preparing for pre-seed or seed rounds
* Anyone struggling to identify the right funding opportunities

📅 November 2025 \| Hosted virtually
🔗 Register via Obsidi® → **[CLICK HERE](https://app.obsidi.com/event/73bdcaaf-5bff-4cae-8ff1-7a5d72be331f?utm_source=obsidi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TechTalk-2025-nov24&utm_content=meetup-hyperlink)**

Obsidi® Tech Talks - Black Tech Professionals Vancouver, BC

Stephen Shen

Funding Fundamentals: Securing Resources to Fuel Your Vision

Online event

📅 June 18\, 2026 \| 📍 Houston\, Texas \| 🕘 Full\-day Leadership Experience

This is where power gathers.

On the eve of Juneteenth, Obsidi® BNXT 2026 returns to Houston—bringing together the boldest minds in tech and business for a leadership forum like no other. Built for Black professionals and allies at the forefront of innovation, BNXT is where strategy, culture, and connection meet.

Expect a full day of energy, insights, and access. From candid executive panels to meaningful hallway moments, the networking here is unmatched. You’ll make enriching connections, unlock new career and business opportunities, and tap into a powerful ecosystem of leaders shaping what’s next. And yes—we close it all out with incredible food, music, and time to unwind. Because community isn’t just built in boardrooms—it’s built over shared meals, laughter, and real conversation.

**What to Expect?**
🔑 Executive-level panels across product, engineering, marketing, sales, finance, operations, and AI
💬 Real talk on compensation, capital, and career growth
🤝 Strategic networking that feels organic, not transactional
🍴 Delicious food and relaxed spaces designed for deeper connection

**\*\*Why It Matters?\*\***
BNXT is where business gets done, legacies are built, and new chapters begin. Whether you're navigating your next move or looking to build something bigger, this is the room that makes it possible.

🎟️ Venue details, speakers and agenda coming soon
📍 Houston, Texas
💡 Powered by Obsidi®

**Location:** Houston, Texas
**Venue:** To be determined
**Delivery Format:** In-person
**Registration link: [https://app.obsidi.com/event/5d84addc-a0a4-4499-b845-bfb747fd911d?utm_source=obsidi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bnxt-2026&utm_content=meetup-hyperlink-jun25](https://app.obsidi.com/event/5d84addc-a0a4-4499-b845-bfb747fd911d?utm_source=obsidi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bnxt-2026&utm_content=meetup-hyperlink-jun25)**

Obsidi® Tech Talks - Black Tech Professionals Houston, Texas

2026 Obsidi® BNXT: Juneteenth Tech Forum

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