Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL of course! The Westin – Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is our host hotel for THRIVE 2023 and all conference sessions and associated activities will be held here. With its white sand beaches, luxury residences and chic stores, this oceanfront hotel has a little bit of everything for everyone.

So after a few hours of networking and learning, enjoy a bite to eat, sip on a drink of choice, and turn up with the Black Tech Community. There's no better way to end each conference day than by hitting the beach in Fort Lauderdale, where you can kick back, relax and take advantage of everything the area has to offer.

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After a few days of networking, grinding, and learning, enjoy a bite 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.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

Explore our diverse conference tracks to acquire specialized skills and certification, tailored to your professional interests, thus enabling you to elevate your expertise and propel your career forward.

Conference Sessions

Gain actionable insight and access to leading speakers in the Tech 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.

Networking Event

THRIVE offers multiple opportunities for attendees to socialize, whether it's enjoying coffee with colleagues, having lunch with executive leaders, or engaging in an evening card game.

Recruiter Row

Take advantage of life-changing recruitment opportunities with top tech brands; let our recruiters help you land your next big tech job.

Conference TRACKING

Explore our diverse conference tracks to acquire specialized skills and certification, tailored to your professional interests, thus enabling you to elevate your expertise and propel your career forward.

Conference Sessions

Gain actionable insight and access to leading speakers in the Tech 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.

NETWORKING EVENT

THRIVE offers multiple opportunities for attendees to socialize, whether it's enjoying coffee with colleagues, having lunch with executive leaders, or engaging in an evening card game.

Recruiter Row

Take advantage of life-changing recruitment opportunities with top tech brands; let our recruiters help you land your next big tech job.

#THRIVEKIDS

Don’t leave your kids (5-12 years old) at home, bring them along. We will have a day camp available during the conference.

THRIVE 2024 TICKETS

Tickets Tier - Early Bird Special

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$100

Conference sessions & breakouts

Resource Center

*Ticket is non-refundable*
*MUST register with valid .edu email address and student ID.

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GENERAL ADMission
$250

Conference sessions & breakouts

Recruiter Row

Networking Evening events
• Thursday - Kickoff Reception
• Friday - Game Night
• Saturday -Awards Night

*Ticket is non-refundable*

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VIP EXPERIENCE
$400

Gold ticket level +

VIP Registration

Official Conference Swag Bag

Access to VIP Lounge

Private Happy Hour Reception with Speakers/Sponsors

Premium Seating Section

Priority entry at all events

VIP luncheon

*Ticket is non-refundable*

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Diamond
$250

Conference sessions & breakouts

Resource Center

Recruiter Row

Social Events
• Thurs - THRIVEcoming
• Friday - Space Jam

VIP Registration

Official Conference Swag Bag

Access to VIP Lounge

Yacht Party

Sunday Brunch with a Boss

3 Night Hotel Stay (Host Hotel)

*Ticket is non-refundable*

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Join us at THRIVE, where innovation meets inspiration. Over the years, we've had the honor of hosting thought leaders like Tristan Walker, Rick Ross, 2Chainz, Janeen Uzzell, and Jeff Johnson, shaping conversations at the intersection of technology and culture. As we gear up for THRIVE 2024, our commitment to diversity and excellence remains unwavering. We're on the lookout for passionate individuals eager to share their insights and drive change. If you're ready to captivate and educate, seize the opportunity to become a speaker at THRIVE 2024. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary.

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2023 THRIVE Speakers

Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered by a lineup of visionary leaders, innovators, and game-changers in the tech space.

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2023 THRIVE Agenda

Day 1 - Thursday, Oct. 19th

TIME 
DETAILS

6:00pm

Registration Opens

7:00pm

THRIVE Welcome Event


Day 2 - Friday, Oct. 20th

TIME
DETAILS

7:30am

Morning Sweat (Beach Workout)

Morning Devotion

8:30am

Registration/Resource Center/Recruiter Row Opens

8:45am

MicroSessions:
 

Leveraging Your Super Power and Utilizing Your Transferable Skills

Tech Start-up: From Idea to Innovation

Student Focus Session - BLK Presence in Advertising & Technology Spaces

9:40am - 12:30pm

Tech Talk Session:

Living Corporate Platform

  • Main Stage Sessions:
    We Are a Not a Monolith: Exploring Intersectionalities of the BLK Man
  • The Art of Transformational Leadership: Allies in Acton

Workshop Sessions:

  • Pushing Product: The Intersection of Sales & Product
  • BLK+ like Us: The Intersectionality of BLKness and Queerness
  • BLK Creators Matter: Monetizing content through streaming, gaming and online platforms.
  • Closing the Deal: Raising Venture Capital Funding

    Student Success Luncheon Sponsored by NC State University (Invitation Only)

12pm - 2pm

Lunch

12:35pm

MicroSession:

Principles of Investing - Presented By J.P. Morgan Chase

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tech Talk Session:

Mastering Technical Interviews

  • Main Stage Sessions:
    The Balancing Act: Home, Work and Entrepreneurial Ambition
  • Securing the Bag: Growing and Sustaining Wealth

Workshop Sessions:

  • Pushing Product: The Intersection of Sales & Product
  • BLK+ like Us: The Intersectionality of BLKness and Queerness
  • BLK Creators Matter: Monetizing content through streaming, gaming and online platforms.
  • Closing the Deal: Raising Venture Capital Funding

5:00pm

MicroSessions:

Navigating the Tech Space: Dealing with conflict at Work

The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Cybersecurity Career

8:00pm

Yacht White Party - VIP Event
(Platinum & Diamond Ticket Holders Only)

Day 3 - Saturday, Oct. 21st

TIME
DETAILS

7:30am

Morning Sweat (Beach Workout)

Morning Devotion

7:45am

Executive Breakfast Sponsored by Intuit (Invitation Only)

8:30am

Registration/Resource Center/Recruiter Row Opens

8:50am

MicroSessions:

Opportunities and Pathways to Securing Government Tech Roles

Win With LinkedIn

Exuding Executive Presence

9:30am - 12:00pm

Main Stage Sessions:

  • What Lies Ahead: Planning for the Future Workforce

Workshop Sessions: Part 1 & Part 2

  • I Got The Keys: Tips to Building your Network, Personal Branding and Securing your dream job
  • BLK Tech Pros: Exploring CyberSecurity & Engineering
  • Tech-ish: Non-technical and Non-Traditional Roles within the Tech Space
  • Life Hack: Elevation through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

12pm -1:30pm

Lunch

12:10pm

MicroSession:

The Art of Negotiation: Securing the ENTIRE bag - Understanding Total Compensation

Understanding and Building Your Credit - Presented By J.P. Morgan Chase

1:40pm - 4:30pm


Tech Talk: Session:

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  • Main Stage Sessions:
    HerS.P.A.C.E.: Creating Community and Spaces for Women and The Culture

    Are You Ok?: Mental and Physical Health Challenges Impacting the BLK Community

    We Dem Boyz: BLK Male Tech Executives - Journey to the C-Suite

4:45pm

Conference Sessions End

7:30pm

Conference After Party - Space Jam

Day 4 - Sunday, Oct. 22nd

TIME
DETAILS

9:30am

Final Power Hour - Recruiter Row & Resource Center (closes at 10:30am)

11:00am

Brunch with a Boss - VIP Event

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PAST THRIVE SPEAKER

When you attend THRIVE  2024 Conference, you'll get to hear from some of the greatest speakers in the game.  We've brought out some of the most influential people in tech, music and culture--like Rick Ross, 2Chainz and Jeff Johnson.

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THRIVE 2024 Tickets

2024 THRIVE Ticket Tiers

VIRTUAL
$99

Livestream all Mainstage Sessions                                        



PLUS Access To:
• Recruiter, Sponsor and Speaker engagement opportunity via exclusive conference app
• Access to playback of all speaker sessions post-conference

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STUDENT
$199

Conference sessions & breakouts

Resource Center

Recruiter Row

Social Events
• Thurs - Opening Mixer
• Saturday - Space Jam

*Ticket is non-refundable*
*MUST register with valid .edu email address and student ID.

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Gold
$349

Conference sessions & breakouts

Resource Center

Recruiter Row

Social Events
• Thurs - Opening Mixer
• Saturday - Space Jam

*Ticket is non-refundable*

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Platinum
SOLD OUT

Conference sessions & breakouts

Resource Center

Recruiter Row

Social Events
• Thurs - Opening Mixer
• Saturday - Space Jam

VIP Registration

Official Conference Swag Bag

Access to VIP Lounge

Yacht Party

Sunday Brunch with a Boss

*Ticket is non-refundable*

Diamond
SOLD OUT

Conference sessions & breakouts

Resource Center

Recruiter Row

Social Events
• Thurs - Opening Mixer
• Saturday - Space Jam

VIP Registration

Official Conference Swag Bag

Access to VIP Lounge

Yacht Party

Sunday Brunch with a Boss

3 Night Hotel Stay (Host Hotel)

*Ticket is non-refundable*

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