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Get practical with AI, software, cybersecurity, product, UX, and career skills.
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OCTOBER 23–25, 2026 · CHICAGO
Three days for Black students to learn practical tech skills, meet people who want them to win, and turn one good idea into something real.
learn → meet → build
WHAT YOU CAN DO HERE
No vague inspiration. You’ll leave with skills, new relationships, and work you can point to.
Get practical with AI, software, cybersecurity, product, UX, and career skills.
Join a team, scope the right problem, and ship a project before the weekend ends.
Talk with mentors and peers who understand where you are—and where you’re going.
Keep your resources, notes, schedule, and community in one place after the summit.
WORKSHOP PREVIEW
Saturday · 11:25 AM
Makunde
Friday · 10:30 AM
Gina Grant
Sunday · 10:30 AM
Terrell
CAREER SPEED DATING
Meet professionals across security, software, data, design, product, recruiting, entrepreneurship, and careers you may not know exist yet.
“What did you misunderstand about your career when you were my age?”
Browse mentors →SUNDAY · BUILD DAY
Find a team, scope one useful outcome, work with mentors, and ship something real before the weekend ends.
Explore the hackathonQUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Black high school students, college students, recent graduates, and nontraditional learners exploring computer science and adjacent careers.
Free for accepted students. Space is limited, so every application is reviewed by the organizer team.
Not at all. First-time builders get starter kits, scoping help, teammates, and mentors throughout Sunday.
An organizer reviews your application. If accepted, you’ll receive an email with your profile, workshop schedule, GroupMe, and mentor next steps.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Bring your questions, your unfinished ideas, and your whole self.
Start your application ↗