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Hilton Austin Downtown
Salon K
500 E 4th St.
Speakers
Cynthia Overton
Kapor Center/Inclusion Clearinghouse
Spencer Overton
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Allison Scott
Kapor Center for Social Impact
Ivory Toldson
Quality Education for Minorities Network
The Black community represents just 3% of the Silicon Valley tech workforce and less than 1% of VC funding. While the statistics are startling, analyses of diversity in tech must push past existing deficits to address broader implications for the future of the Black community. Exclusion from high paying tech positions coupled with automation that will eliminate jobs outside of the tech industry threatens the community’s economic future. And barriers to tech jobs and startup funding hinder innovation that meets the social needs of the Black community. This session convenes some of our country’s most forward-thinking scholars to discuss how the lack of diversity throughout the tech ecosystem will impact social equality, employment, prosperity, and the future of Black folks.
Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge
Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge
Format: Panel
Event Type: Session
Track: Tech Industry & Enterprise presented by Embraer
Level: Beginner