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Black Innovation Zone After Party

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​ πŸš€ Black Innovation Zone After Party πŸš€

​As the Collision Conference comes to a close, join us for the ultimate celebration at the Black Innovation Zone After Party! This exclusive mixer is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and have a blast with fellow Black founders, investors, professionals, and first-time attendees.

​Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant music, dynamic conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're celebrating new connections, potential deals, or just the sheer excitement of the Collision experience, this is the place to be.

​Event Highlights:

  • ​Celebrate and Connect: Mingle with a diverse crowd of innovators and leaders in a laid-back setting, forging new friendships and business connections.

  • ​Music and Entertainment: Enjoy an eclectic mix of music that will keep you dancing and energized throughout the night.

  • ​Unwind and Reflect: Take a moment to reflect on the insights and opportunities gained at Collision while enjoying the company of like-minded professionals.

  • ​Support Black-owned Businesses: Food, drink, and DJ services are all Black-owned!!!

​Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to end your Collision experience on a high note. Join us at the Black Innovation Zone After Party and toast to a successful conference with new friends, potential partners, and a whole lot of fun!

β€‹πŸ—“οΈ Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024

β€‹πŸ•’ Time: 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM

β€‹πŸ“ Location: Offworld Bar, 739 Queen St W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1

​RSVP now and make the last night of Collision 2024 an evening to remember

About Black Innovation Zone (BIZ)
A collective of Black-led organizations have united to create the Black Innovation Zone - an initiative curated to boost visibility and support for Black founders and professionals in Canada. This collaboration fosters a more inclusive ecosystem, enabling Black innovators to learn, collaborate and grow their ventures both locally and globally.

About The Organizers + Sponsors

​​About the Black Innovation Zone (BIZ)

Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, Black Founders Network, Nobellum, Federation of Black Canadians, Black Opportunity Fund, BlackNorth Initiative, DMZ, Tribe Ventures, and the African Impact Initiative have united to create the Black Innovation Zone - an initiative curated to boost visibility and support for Black founders and professionals in Canada. As a collective, we aim to empower Black entrepreneurs, investors and professionals while showcasing their talents on an international scale. Through this collective, we strive to highlight the stories and innovations of Black founders that emerge from our communities.

​Join us at this year’s Collision to celebrate the advancement of Black talent, and witness firsthand the transformative impact of this collective. For more information, please visit https://lu.ma/BlackInnovationZone | https://linktr.ee/blackinnovationzone

​About Techsgiving

​Techsgiving is on a mission to become the largest global community for diverse technologists of all ages. Based in Washington DC, the organization makes a global impact, reaching over 40,000 tech professionals worldwide, including in West Africa. Recognizing that a career is a marathon, not a sprint, Techsgiving stands out by focusing on long-term career mobilization. They achieve this through virtual tech talks, a locality cohort-based workforce development program, mentorship opportunities, community events, volunteerism, and their annual flagship summit, which will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC this year.

​For more information, please visit techsgiving.org

​About Tech Connect Africa

​Tech Connect Africa is a global social enterprise. Our mission is to unify the global African diaspora and build a future of tech that embodies our culture, connection, and community. We are creating a world where the African diaspora is leading technological innovations in their communities. To build together, we host events that foster connection amongst the biggest players in technology on the continent and throughout the diaspora.

​For more information, please visit https://techconnectafrica.com/

​About CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

​At the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, we are committed to cultivating a talent pool of Young Black Professionals who will positively impact the Canadian economy. We address economic and social barriers faced by Black youth, aged 14 and over, through our holistic, person-centred, and culturally relevant programs and advance their careers, education, and empowerment (CEE). Our mission is to create a society and economy where Black youth achieve financial prosperity and a high quality of life for themselves and their families.

​For more information, please visit https://ceecentre.org/

​About the Food Sponsor

​Honey Soul Food

​Experience the best of Southern home-cooking at Honey Soul Food. Indulge in our menu filled with classic comfort dishes made from the freshest ingredients and infused with modern twists. Our mission is to share the warmth of Southern hospitality and encourage togetherness through the joy of delicious food.

​For more information, please visit https://www.honeysoulfood.com/

Location
Offworld Bar
739 Queen St W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1, Canada
2nd Floor
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