Black Blockchain Summit 2023 (6th Annual)
The sixth annual summit continued to build momentum, featuring an array of high-profile and community-driven events. AfriBlocks again served as co-host, helping unite a diverse community at Howard University. The summit opened with the Dr. Gary L. Harris Memorial Reception on Capitol Hill, setting an optimistic tone for leveraging technology in service of community. A prominent roundtable discussion focused on peaceful tech solutions to address violence in Black communities, exploring the use of big data, machine learning, and blockchain for social impact. The event also included an exciting startup pitch competition in collaboration with MaC Venture Capital, spotlighting innovative Black founders and awarding top ventures. In a memorable finale, the summit concluded with a cultural celebration — a live performance by the legendary hip-hop group Dead Prez, honoring hip-hop’s 50th anniversary and underscoring the movement’s unity of technology and Black culture. This multi-faceted program exemplified the Summit’s commitment to empowerment, innovation, and community uplift.
