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SUMMARY:Black Tech NOLA AI Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Black Tech NOLA AI Hackathon & Pitch Event presented by Entergy. 6 teams – 6 pitches – 1 prize produced by NOLAvate Black. \nThe 2026 Black Tech NOLA AI Hackathon & Pitch Event is a two‑part innovation experience in partnership with NSBE Louisiana Zone V designed to empower STEAM college students\, emerging technologists\, and culture-centered problem solvers across Louisiana.  \nStudents will showcase their learning —including AI fundamentals\, design thinking\, prototyping\, and presentation skills—leading up to the statewide Pitch Day at Xavier University of Louisiana for a Final Pitch event (March 25) in New Orleans. Pitch Day features main stage talks\, a judged competition\, career development programming\, and a $5\,000 grand prize\, and in partnership with Xavier and Dillard University’s Spring Career Expo connecting students with employers\, industry leaders and ecosystem partners sponsored by Entergy Louisiana. The experience bridges hands‑on innovation\, cultural impact\, and career-connected learning\, forming a powerful talent pipeline for AI and emerging tech.  \nLearn more at blacktechnola.com.
URL:https://nolavateblack.com/event/black-tech-nola-ai-hackathon/
LOCATION:Xavier University Convocation Center
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit is a one-day AI Summit\, produced by NOLAvate Black\, designed to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to protect\, preserve\, and power the cultural economy of New Orleans. Free and open to the public. Get tickets now!
URL:https://nolavateblack.com/event/blacktechnolaai/
LOCATION:New Orleans Jazz Market\, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard LA\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113
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SUMMARY:Black Tech Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Black Tech NOLA Meetup to network with techies and recruiters! NOLAvate Black is the largest Black Tech network in the region! Join us for food\, music and most of all JOBS! Free event. Register now! Event Link
URL:https://nolavateblack.com/event/black-tech-meet-up/
LOCATION:Baroness on Baronne\, 339 Baronne\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
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SUMMARY:BLACK TECH NOLA 2022
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URL:https://nolavateblack.com/event/black-tech-nola-2022/
LOCATION:WESTIN – NEW ORLEANS
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SUMMARY:NOLAvate Black Tech Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate our 2021 NOLA Tech 30 Honorees with a virtual meetup! \nJoin us for a virtual meetup of Black Techies to include message from our Founder Sabrina Short about our creative economy followed by a panel discussion with current and past honorees on “Web3: Why should creatives and artists pay attention to Blockchain?” \nSpeakers:\nDawn Richard\, Artist and Creative\nTony Zanders\, Founder & CEO of Skilltype\nKim Thomas\, CEO of Independent Gaming League Foundation (IGL) \nLet’s kick the year off lifting up Black excellence.
URL:https://nolavateblack.com/event/nola-tech-30-black-tech-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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