The BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit will be held in Mississauga November 6-7 to celebrate Black talent, build partnerships and support local economic growth.
The BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit is a key initiative for Obsidi®, designed for Black professionals, allies and other stakeholders, aimed at helping them grow their businesses and careers in tech. This summit is North America’s largest Black tech conference, bringing together more than 15,000 Black professionals, 1,200 tech leaders, 100+ inspiring speakers, and 40+ partners, all dedicated to empowerment, connection, learning and growing.
Take your career to the next level with exclusive resources and experiences
Attendees can expect an exciting schedule packed with resources at BFUTR 2024, including:
- Networking opportunities with Black professionals, allies and executives in tech.
- Access to more than 70 sessions led by experts on the latest tech trends and practices.
- Exclusive experiences, including immersive spaces and nine partner lounges showcasing new innovations, career resources and networking tools.
- Appearances from special guests like Ja Rule, a multi-platinum hip-hop legend.
- The opportunity to learn more about Obsidi Recruit®, the Obsidi job board® and a mobile app designed to support career growth and networking.
To purchase a ticket and learn more about the event, visit obsidi.com/bfutr/.
Where community, opportunity and tourism unite
Visit Mississauga is proud to partner with Obsidi® for BFUTR 2024, reinforcing our commitment to build partnerships that support diversity and inclusion, and attract high-quality events that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. BFUTR 2024 supports Visit Mississauga’s vision to enhance the city’s reputation as a top destination for world-renowned conferences, boasting a variety of venues and spaces for corporate events of any size. Hosting events like BFUTR 2024 helps position Mississauga as a go-to location, increasingly recognized for its unique opportunities and dynamic, multicultural environment. In addition to cementing Mississauga’s presence in the conference landscape, the team at Visit Mississauga has been actively promoting the city as a prime destination for sporting events, leisure travel, festivals and business travellers.
Mississauga’s vision for diverse economic growth
IDEA Mississauga is excited to showcase their programs and services at the BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit, demonstrating the City’s dedication to innovation, community building, and promoting diversity. Events like the BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit attract thousands of visitors, helping the City shine a spotlight on why Mississauga is an ideal place to live, invest, work and grow.
By connecting businesses with local talent in the tech sector, this summit also positions Mississauga as a centre for economic growth, aligning with IDEA Mississauga’s mission to support entrepreneurs and foster innovation. Earlier this year, Mississauga honored the contributions of our diverse communities during the Black Excellence Awards, part of our recognition of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent. Through events like the Black Excellence Awards and BFUTR 2024, Mississauga is fostering inclusive growth in our city, creating valuable opportunities for celebration, partnership and mentorship. To add to that, as the second-largest tech hub in North America, Mississauga is home to 12 Fortune 500 tech firms, further enhancing opportunities for our local talent.
About Visit Mississauga
Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organisation (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organisation is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and coordinating large-scale events within the city.
Learn more at visitmississauga.ca.
About IDEA Mississauga
IDEA Mississauga has the essential building blocks that entrepreneurs and innovators need to get started and grow their ventures. IDEA offers startups, scale-ups, investors, and businesses professionals a range of resources designed for success, including a network of mentors, partners, talent, and learning and connections to test, scale and commercialize solutions to global challenges.
IDEA Mississauga is powered by Invest Mississauga, one of Canada’s most trusted economic development organizations. Its mission is to foster a competitive, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive economy by supporting businesses of all sizes in their growth and success. Learn more at ideamississauga.ca or visit us at IDEA Square One Entrepreneur Centre.
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“Visit Mississauga is proud to host Obsidi’s® BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit, highlighting our city as a hub for world-class meetings and conferences. This summit further highlights our commitment to community building through high-quality events, while enhancing tourism by attracting thousands of visitors. We warmly welcome all BFUTR 2024 attendees, executives, and speakers to explore the vibrant culture and flavours our city has to offer.” – Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga
“BFUTR 2024 is more than just a tech event. It’s a movement focused on empowering professionals and creating meaningful connections with employers of choice, ensuring Black talent can access opportunities across North America’s tech ecosystem. Mississauga’s innovative spirit and diverse community make it the perfect location for this global tech industry gathering.” – Lekan Olawoye, Founder and CEO of Obsidi®