AFRO FEST
TECH DAY
Empowering Communities, Bridging Gaps, and Driving Innovation through Technology — Friday September 04 · 5PM–8PM
BRIDGING HERITAGE
WITH THE HORIZON
The inaugural Afro Fest Tech Day is a landmark initiative designed to bridge the digital divide and foster socioeconomic growth within African and Afro-diasporic communities. By uniting industry leaders, local businesses, and aspiring youth, this event serves as a catalyst for capacity building, resource accessibility, and professional networking.
Through interactive sessions and strategic collaborations, participants will leverage cutting-edge technology and AI tools for sustainable growth.
Actively reduce the technology gap in underserved communities.
Direct access to digital tools, funding, and educational resources.
Connect industry leaders with African and Afro-diasporic talent.
Equip youth and small businesses with AI tools for daily operations.
FRIDAY SEPT 04
PROGRAM
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6:00 PM
Visit informational displays from: MCC, UNO AI CCORE, Creighton University School of Law, Nebraska Medicine, FiberFirst, Buildertrend
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7:00 PM
1. Applied AI and Robotics (Dr. Santoch AI Institute, Dr. Subu of UNO AI COORE) | 2. Ethics in AI, the Human Factor (Adrian S. Wisnicki Ph.D, Daphney Cook, Terri Sanders, Ciara of Omaha Star) | 3. AI and Culture (Kethro, Marcy Yates, Deion — moderated by Ciara of Street A&R)
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7:45 PM
Led by Midlands African Chamber, MCC SBDC and UNO AI CCORE. Grow With Google free resources — 30-min workshop followed by live Q&A session.