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AFROTECH™ 2025: Empowering Black Growth Through Technology

10/31/2025

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The AFROTECH™ Conference 2025 in Houston focuses on "Building What Is Next," aiming to foster growth within the Black community.
Senior Vice President Simone Ashley Tyler emphasized networking and learning opportunities in sectors like AI and entrepreneurship.
Chris Lyons from a16z Crypto encouraged attendees to leverage technology for wealth generation.
Lanny Smith introduced the Actively Black app, promoting health and community engagement with a focus on Black ownership.
The conference includes sessions with figures like Jidenna and Stacey Abrams, discussing technology's cultural impact.

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The AFROTECH™ Conference 2025 in Houston focuses on "Building What Is Next," aiming to foster growth within the Black community.
Senior Vice President Simone Ashley Tyler emphasized networking and learning opportunities in sectors like AI and entrepreneurship.
Chris Lyons from a16z Crypto encouraged attendees to leverage technology for wealth generation.
Lanny Smith introduced the Actively Black app, promoting health and community engagement with a focus on Black ownership.
The conference includes sessions with figures like Jidenna and Stacey Abrams, discussing technology's cultural impact.