September 12 2018

03:00 - 05:00

Marriott Marquis Hotel

901 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

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Recap: The Future of the Internet

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Date:

September 12

Time:

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-color-future-cbc-tickets-49856700734
Venue

Marriott Marquis Hotel

901 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Washington, DC, US, 20001

Full Color Future Presents: “The Future of the Internet”

Communities of color have disrupted, inspired and innovated every facet of the tech industry. Now is the time to come together to shape the ideas and strategies that will guide the future of tech.

Join us on Wednesday, September 12 from 3-5pm for “The Future of the Internet” presented by Full Color Future. We invite you to a series of TED Talk-style panels, fireside chats and a reception aimed to explore and celebrate the contributions of people of color in the world of tech. Don’t miss the premiere tech event during this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference!

 

The Program:

3-3:10pm: Welcome and stand-up routine by YouTube comedian Eddie G

3:10-3:20pm: Tech Talk

3:20-3:25pm: Kweli TV

3:25-3:40pm: Platforms and the Future: Nick Huff and Eric Easter

3:40-3:45pm: STEM Talk with technologist Todd Shurn

3:45-4:10pm: Internet and Activism

4:10-4:35pm: Civil Rights in Tech Principals Discussion

4:35-4:50pm: Diversity Officers Fireside Chat

4:50-5pm: Closing

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