PRESENTS
October 13th - 16th, 2022
CONNECT, LEARN, AND GROW IN YOUR PURSUIT TO START OR ADVANCE YOUR TECH CAREER
The Westin - Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
THRIVE is a 4-day tech conference to connect, learn, and grow in your pursuit to start or advance your tech career. This dope event is for ALL tech leaders, while specifically providing insight into the Black male experience.
This in-person experience is something you want to be a part of, whether it’s the Tech Talk sessions with executives, life changing recruitment opportunities with notable brands, or catching a vibe at our mixers and nightly parties, you want to be in the room!
We not only have the talent to thrive in this tech industry, but we have the grit to create a new normal for Black men in the tech space! So pull up to meet, mingle and make moves.
Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL of course! The Westin – Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is our host hotel for THRIVE 2022 and all conference sessions and associated activities will be held here. This oceanfront hotel is surrounded by luxury residences, chic stores, and restaurants providing cuisines ranging from local seafood to spoonfuls of international flavors.
After a few days of networking, grinding, and learning, enjoy a byte to eat, sip on a drink of choice, and dial-up your connections in the Black Tech Community. There is no better place to conclude each conference day. So take off your sneakers, loosen your ties, and relax while taking advantage of the numerous activities on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida
Conference Sessions
Gain actionable insight and access to leading speakers in Tech, Music, and Culture space.
Resource Center
Stop by our one-stop-shop Resource Center for resume assistance, LinkedIn Optimization, Interview prep, or even a new professional headshot. Leave our conference feeling “BRAND” new.
THRIVEFest
Enjoy a 3-day music festival hosted by hip-hop superstars and DJs which includes a broad roster of R&B and rap artists, making it an unforgettable music experience.
Recruiter Row
Take advantage of life-changing recruitment opportunities with top tech brands; let our recruiters help you land your next big tech job.
Last Chance to get tickets
USE CODE THRIVENOW AT CHECKOUT
$300 $147
SAVE $153 OFF
- 3-Day Event Access
- Pre-Conference Networking Mixer
- Conference sessions
- Power Hours: Sponsors
- Recruiter Row
- THRIVEfest (Evening events)
- Thursday - THRIVEcoming
- Saturday - The BLKOut
Please register using your .edu email address for verification.
$1000 $497
SAVE $503 OFF
- 3-Day Event Access
- Pre-Conference Networking Mixer
- Conference sessions
- Power Hours: Sponsors
- Recruiter Row
- THRIVEfest (Evening events)
- Thursday - THRIVEcoming
- Saturday - The BLKOut
$2000 $997
SAVE $1003 OFF
- 4 Day Event Access
- Pre-Conference Networking Mixer
- Conference sessions
- Power Hours: Sponsors
- Recruiter Row
- THRIVEfest (Evening events)
- Thursday - THRIVEcoming
- Saturday - The BLKOut
- Sunday Brunch with the Boss Rick Ross
- Priority entry to all events
- Exclusive Seating Section
- Access to VIP Lounge/Networking
- Official Conference Swag Bag
- Private Happy Hour Reception with Speakers/Sponsors
$2500 $1497
SOLD OUT
- 3 NIGHT HOTEL STAY INCLUDED (Host Hotel)
- 4 Day Event Access
- Pre-Conference Networking Mixer
- Conference sessions
- Power Hours: Sponsors
- Recruiter Row
- THRIVEfest (Evening events)
- Thursday - THRIVEcoming
- Saturday - The BLKOut
- Sunday Brunch with the Boss Rick Ross
- Priority entry to all events
- Exclusive Seating Section
- Access to VIP Lounge/Networking
- Official Conference Swag Bag
- Private Happy Hour Reception with Speakers/Sponsors
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Our Conference Agenda is Now Live!
We have four days of tech talks, workshops sessions, and networking events that will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and ready to THRIVE in the tech industry!
Thursday - October 13
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Registration Opens
6:00pm: Recruiter Row & Resource Center
7:00pm: Pre-Conference Mixer
8:00pm: THRIVEcoming: Opening Event
Friday - October 14
7:00am: Morning Workout & Meditation
8:00am - 8:00pm: Registration Open
8:00am: Sponsor Power Hour & Resource Center Open
9:00am - 6:00pm: Recruiter Row Open
9:00am -12:00pm: Morning Sessions
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch/Recruiter Row & Resource Center Open
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Afternoon Sessions
5:00pm: Sponsor Power Hour & Resource Center
7:00pm: VIP Event - Platinum and Diamond attendees
Saturday - October 15
7:00am: Morning Workout & Meditation
8:00am - 12:00pm: Registration Open
8:00am - 9:00pm: Sponsor Power Hour & Resource Center Open
9:00am - 6:00pm: Recruiter Row Open
9:00am -12:00pm: Morning Sessions
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch/Resource Center Open
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Afternoon Sessions
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Sponsor Power Hour & Resource Center Open
8:00pm - 11:00pm: THRIVEfest: The BLKout
Sunday - October 16
7:00am: Morning Workout & Meditation
9:30am - 10:30am: Sponsor Power Hour & Resource Center Open
11:00am - 2:00pm: Brunch with a Boss - Platinum & Diamond Attendees
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October 13-16 2022
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