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 the week of this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Leadership Conference!

The Program:

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

3:10-3:20pm: Using AI for Media and Democracy – Eugene Yi, Cortico

3:20-3:35pm: Internet and Activism feat. Hill TV’s Jamal Simmons, Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán and April Reign

3:35-3:45pm: Meet Kweli TV feat. founder DeShuna Spencer

3:45-3:55pm: The Business of Media: Hard Knock TV founder Nick Huff and Eric Easter, Chair of Black Public Media

3:55-4:25pm: Students in STEM with Howard University’s Todd Shurn

4:25-4:30pm: Comedian Jenny Yang via video

4:30-4:50pm: The Future of the Internet feat. Chris Lewis, Hoda Hawa, Mike Muse and Francella Ochillo

4:50-5pm: Closing remarks – Chanelle Hardy and Brian Woolfolk

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