BITCON 2024

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, leveraging celebrity status and likeness presents a unique opportunity to drive increased diversity and equity within the tech industry. This session explores the transformative potential of celebrities as influential advocates and allies, examining their capacity to amplify underrepresented voices, advocate for inclusive hiring practices, and foster environments that prioritize diversity and equity. By harnessing the power of celebrity, this session showcases the efforts of celebrity innovators who are fostering meaningful change in the Black community to develop the next generation of tech talent.