Black Blockchain Summit to host 5th anniversary summit in Washington, DC
The Black Blockchain Summit invites you to attend its 5th Anniversary Summit on the historic campus of Howard University in Washington, DC from September 22-24, 2022.
This crypto conference will bring together blockchain and web 3 enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and innovators to discuss a myriad of web 3 innovations and challenges facing black communities in Africa and the African diaspora. Under the theme “Peaceful Solutions to Violent World Problems”, the Black Blockchain Summit is devoted to developing sustainable solutions to the world’s global system of power and money, as envisioned by the pioneers behind the historic 1967 Arusha Declaration.
Crypto conference bringing together Bitcoin, NFT and Web 3 developers, students, business people, community activists and more. The Black Blockchain Summit, featured in Time Magazine, has previously included more than 1,000 attendees and 100 speakers discussing Bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web 3, NFTs, FinTech, Metaverse and more. For the 2020 crypto conference, some of our expected speakers include BLACK ENTERPRISESenior VP/Executive Editor-at Large Alfred A. Edmond Jr.CEO of Galaxy Investment Partners Mike Novogratzand Washington DC Government CTO Lindsey Parker. Also expected speakers this year include Howard University faculty, representatives from the US Patent Office and more.
Black Tech Nation Ventures and The Black Blockchain Summit are pleased to present the first annual Black Blockchain Pitch presentation hosted by Howard University on September 24, 2022. pic.twitter.com/hFWUI2WPb4
— Black Blockchain Summit (@BlkBlockchainDC) 14 September 2022
The conference draws attendance and participation from students and staff from Howard University and surrounding universities. It also has national and international business people and community educators and activists as participants and speakers. Black Blockchain Summit is the oldest US crypto conference centering black people and their interests in Bitcoin, web 3, metaverse, NFT, cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. Years after the release of the Bitcoin White Paper, Black cryptocurrency, Web 3 and Blockchain innovators will gather to examine how this technology can repair injustice and revolutionize the globe to a more just society.
More than just a cryptocurrency conference In addition to a host of speakers, the three-day interactive cryptocurrency summit will include:
A Global Blockchain Career Fair where companies and organizations can meet global talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and African Universities (AUs). Students will meet companies looking for freelancers/professionals with various skills and expertise in the blockchain area, from software development, marketing, compliance to accounting. Participating universities include: Howard University, Southern University and A&M College, Africa University and Southern University in New Orleans. An essay contest for students at the middle school (ages 11–14), high school (ages 14–18), and collegiate (18–24) levels.
Essays will explore this year’s theme and address the use of innovation and access to web3/crypto/blockchain technology as a gateway to peace. Winning essays will be published in the Black Blockchain Summit (BBS) Archive and the students will be honored at a special event during the Black Blockchain Summit 2022. A Pitch Competition where six pre-selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch NFT/metaverse/ Web 3/crypto /blockchain enabled the startup to three black VCs and funders in attendance.
Honoring A Black Blockchain Summit Founder The Black Blockchain Summit will also feature a memorial reception honoring Dr. Gary L. Harrisa distinguished professor of electrical engineering at Howard University, nationally known STEM advocate and lifelong innovator, whose support made the first Black Blockchain Summit in 2018 a reality.
To register for Black Blockchain Summit 2022 More information about the 5th Anniversary Black Blockchain Summit, including registration information, agenda updates and sponsorship opportunities, can be found at blackblockchainsummit.com.
