Journey to Sprout AfroTech™
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 9:23 am
If you search #AfroTech across social media, you’ll find people referring to the event as a reunion, a safe space for community or an innovation incubator. For me, it’s all one in the same thanks to my mentor who introduced me to the conference. Our relationship began during the pandemic over Zoom. She encouraged me to attend AfroTech™ in 2021, when Blavity built the event on a metaverse platform, eXp World Holdings’.
LinkedIn post from Senior Content Specialist Jamia Kenan sharing how her mentor introduced her to AfroTech™.
The event was fully immersive, enabling attendees to use personalized avatars uganda mobile database to speak and listen to each other in real time. There were even live performances from artists like Jidenna. Impressed by the programming and enterprise presence, I knew I had to attend in person.
A photo of Senior Content Specialist Jamia Kenan's avatar in a metaverse platform for AfroTech™ World.
In 2023, I attended the event in person with my mentor. I met professionals that have since become my friends and business partners—many of whom have served as subject matter experts or guest speakers for Sprout. Given the impact on my career and understanding the potential business impact, I wanted to bring Sprout to AfroTech™. Our network partners, customers and industry peers were present, so Sprout joining was a natural fit. I shared the insights I learned with Sprout Marketing leaders and highlighted stand-out programming with our DEI team and Black@, Sprout’s community resource group for Black employees.
LinkedIn post from Senior Content Specialist Jamia Kenan sharing how her mentor introduced her to AfroTech™.
The event was fully immersive, enabling attendees to use personalized avatars uganda mobile database to speak and listen to each other in real time. There were even live performances from artists like Jidenna. Impressed by the programming and enterprise presence, I knew I had to attend in person.
A photo of Senior Content Specialist Jamia Kenan's avatar in a metaverse platform for AfroTech™ World.
In 2023, I attended the event in person with my mentor. I met professionals that have since become my friends and business partners—many of whom have served as subject matter experts or guest speakers for Sprout. Given the impact on my career and understanding the potential business impact, I wanted to bring Sprout to AfroTech™. Our network partners, customers and industry peers were present, so Sprout joining was a natural fit. I shared the insights I learned with Sprout Marketing leaders and highlighted stand-out programming with our DEI team and Black@, Sprout’s community resource group for Black employees.