AFRO FEST TECH DAY

Afrofest Tech Day is a landmark initiative designed to bridge the digital divide and foster socioeconomic growth.
About this Event

Inaugural Afro fest Tech Day
Empowering Communities, Bridging Gaps,
and Driving Innovation through Technology
1. Executive Summary
The inaugural Afrofest 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, Afrofest Tech Day will empower
participants to leverage cutting-edge technology
and AI tools for sustainable growth.

Core Objectives

Our mission is built on four foundational pillars:
Bridge the Digital Divide, Actively address and reduce
the technology gap between underserved
communities and dominant tech ecosystems.

Provide Resource Access:
Create tangible platforms and pathways that offer
direct access to essential digital tools, funding,
and educational resources.

Foster Professional Networks:
Connect top-tier industry professionals, recruiters,
and innovators with talent from African and
Afro-diasporic backgrounds.

Inspire Innovation & Capacity Building:

Equip youth and small business owners with the
knowledge to integrate Tech and AI tools into
their daily operations and career trajectories.

Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking & Partner Expo

Info: Exhibitors & Displays: Midlands African Chamber, MCC, UNO AI CCORE, Creighton University School of Law, Nebraska Medicine, FiberFirst, Buildertrend, and UNL AI Institute.

🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Flash Panels of Discussion

Info: Panel 1 (6:00–6:20): Applied AI and Robotics — Dr. Santosh (AI Institute) & Dr. Subu (UNO AI CCORE).
Panel 2 (6:20–6:40): Ethics in AI, the Human Factor — Dr. Adrian S. Wisnicki (AI Institute), Daphney Cook (MCC SBDC), Terri Sanders, and Terri Sanders (Omaha Star).
Panel 3 (6:40–7:00): AI and Culture — Kethro, Marcy Yates, and Ciara Lee (Moderated by Ciara of Street A&R).

🕑: 07:05 PM
AI for Small Business Workshop
Host: GOOGLE

Info: Powered by Google and led by the Midlands African Chamber (MAC) . Features a 30-minute hands-on training using Grow with Google free resources, followed by an interactive Q&A session.