What we’re about
Welcome to the Obsidi® Tech Talks!
Obsidi® Tech Talks is a free virtual, hybrid, or in-person event series hosted by the Black Professionals in Tech Network, home of Obsidi®.
It's your opportunity to unlock career opportunities, build industry connections, and take your career to the next level by connecting with a community of Black tech professionals who want to support you!
Attendee Benefits:
Connect with Tech Recruiters & Hiring Managers
Did you know that tech recruiters and hiring managers are present at each of our Obsidi® Tech Talks and are looking to hire Black professionals like you?
Learn New Skills & Enrich Your Network
With a growing network of 90K+ Black tech professionals, Obsidi ® Tech Talks allows you to connect with people in different fields of practice and industries with the knowledge you need to advance your career.
Access Jobs & Untapped Opportunities
Each Obsidi® Tech Talk connects you with seasoned professionals who can enrich your network and help you discover untapped opportunities.
What are you waiting for? Sign up for all of our future Obisidi® Tech Talks now!
Upcoming events
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Executive Exchange: Navigating the AI Paradigm Shift — What Comes Next for Us?
Ottawa, ON, CAAn executive-only Deloitte Ottawa activation for Black Tech Week North (Nov 3–7, 2025) that on-ramps leaders into BFUTR 2025 (Nov 6–7, 2025); fosters executive knowledge sharing, strengthens peer relationships, and catalyzes cross-organization collaboration.
- Connect Ottawa’s executive community, strengthen peer relationships and enable cross-organization collaboration
- Center the impact of AI – on Black communities- employment, leadership representation, and access to the broader tech ecosystem and define tangible actions.
- Learn from prior technology paradigm shifts that widened gaps; choose interventions that expand opportunity rather than entrench disparity.
- Connect Ottawa’s executive community to the Black Tech Week North (BTWN) and BFUTR 2025.
This is an executive-only gathering (invite-only), with limited seats reserved for leaders in technology and business. Every conversation is built for those who want to exchange unique insights, explore partnerships and shape strategies in spaces where most executives never get access.
CLICK HERE to register
3 attendees- Network event
•OnlineEmpowering the Future: Data & AI Innovation
Online4 attendees from 8 groupsThe future of banking is intelligent—and CIBC is building it now.
From AI-driven insights that reshape customer experiences to the data strategies fueling innovation across every business line, CIBC is redefining what it means to be a modern, tech-powered bank.
Join CIBC’s senior data and AI leaders for an exclusive Obsidi® Tech Talk exploring how the bank is harnessing the power of data and emerging technologies to accelerate growth, improve decision-making, and empower its teams to lead in a digital world.
You’ll get an inside look at the tools, talent, and technologies driving this transformation—and uncover real pathways for professionals ready to make their mark in data, analytics, and AI.
If you’re passionate about innovation, curious about the future of AI in finance, and ready to unlock your next career move—this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.
CLICK HERE to register.
- Network event
•OnlineFunding Fundamentals: Securing Resources to Fuel Your Vision
Online7 attendees from 5 groupsFunding Fundamentals: Securing Resources to Fuel Your Vision
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 HERE1 attendee from this group
Past events
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