What we’re about
Welcome! Blacks United in Leading Technology - Nashville is the official, chartered chapter for Nashville, Tennessee of the dynamic, growing, vibrant Blacks United in Leading Technology International non-profit corporation. https://builtinternational.org/
Our Chapters are operated under the BUILT Forward brand, and there is no charge to attend. Our dues-paying members, in BUILT International, receive extra benefits - mentors, training scholarships, free job postings, speaking & leadership opportunities, and more.
We educate people and seek to increase the representation of Black people in technology. It’s proven, enterprises that embrace diversity yield the most innovative solutions. We’re talking about the whole gamut from developers, scientists, digital media specialists, engineers, web masters, technicians, QA folks, social media strategists, cyber-security analysts, online marketing experts, UI/UX artists, recruiters, bloggers, operations staff, project managers – and many, many more technology professionals, students and educators.
We operate in a united fashion with the hundreds of other nonprofits, corporate resource groups, and diversity professionals with whom we share a common mission. Our BUILT Alliance.
We include all races and ethnicities. Non-technologist supporters are welcome in our community. The doors are wide open for those folks who are simply just passionate about all things technical.
Our events are held in-person and virtually, with a winning mix of top tech presentations, entrepreneurial series, more tech presentations, networking events, social justice messaging, collaborations with other aligned groups, career advancement seminars, more tech presentations, and Member’s Only, Reserved and Private Events.
Join us. Share our knowledge. Provide your viewpoints. Let’s explore together how technology is changing the world. Let’s effect Tech Equity, and help ensure technology is inclusive for all.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Network event91 attendees from 28 groups hosting3rd Annual virtual Houston Black Tech SymposiumLink visible for attendees
Join Houston's best Black Tech professionals and organizations, plus their allies, for the 3rd Annual Houston Black Tech Symposium.
Be enlightened by the 6 Keynotes, 45 Sessions, and evening Workshop presentations on the latest tech topics, career development, and on how to get into tech.
Participate in the Career and Vendor Expo, daily from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meet other tech professionals in the daily, virtual networking sessions.
The event is free to attend (limited free tickets), with three concurrent daily sessions. Register HERE. Participate to win valuable door prizes.
If you are in Greater Houston, apply to speak on any of the Symposium's technology and career presentation tracks. And, attend the private in-person kick-off Mixer, Monday, April 21, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Register for the Mixer HERE.
Let's all highlight Houston's Black tech success and possibilities!
Join us. - Network event61 attendees from 28 groups hostingMarcus Manning Keynote - Navigating IT LeadershipLink visible for attendees
Join Houston's best Black Tech professionals and organizations, plus their allies, for the 3rd Annual Houston Black Tech Symposium.
Be enlightened by the 6 Keynotes, 45 Sessions, and evening Workshop presentations on the latest tech topics, career development, and on how to get into tech.
Hear Marcus Manning's expose on Navigating the journey of IT leadership. Navigating the landscape of IT Leadership is not a destination, it is a journey.
Several factors contribute to successfully navigating the landscape of IT leadership, including but not limited to technical aptitude, business acumen, self-awareness, imposter syndrome, and office politics. The objectives of the presentation are: - Building Trust and Empowering People - Showing Empathy and Fostering Relationships - Maintaining Your Moral Compass, and Stay True to Who You Are. The intended audience is tech professionals, aspiring and current IT leaders, and executives.
Participate in the Career and Vendor Expo, daily from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meet other tech professionals in the daily, virtual networking sessions.
Registration packages start at $125, with six keynote presentations, three concurrent daily sessions, workshops, and a Career Expo. Register HERE. Participate to win valuable door prizes.
Or, join BUiLT and attend the Symposium for free. Join BUiLT HERE.
If you are in Greater Houston, apply to speak on any of the Symposium's technology and career presentation tracks. And, attend the private in-person kick-off Mixer, Monday, April 21, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Register for the Mixer HERE.
Let's all highlight Houston's Black tech success and possibilities!
Join us. - Network event50 attendees from 28 groups hostingEthan Pack Keynote - Shrivel or ShineLink visible for attendees
Join Houston's best Black Tech professionals and organizations, plus their allies, for the 3rd Annual Houston Black Tech Symposium.
Be enlightened by the 6 Keynotes, 45 Sessions, and evening Workshop presentations on the latest tech topics, career development, and on how to get into tech.
Hear Ethan Pack's expose on whether to Shrivel or Shine. There are always moments in our careers and in life where things will try to drain us. We can allow the headwinds to squeeze the life out of us, or we can choose to leverage the pressure to shine. This presentation is intended for all audiences - beginning in technology, mid-career, executives, and entrepreneurs.
Participate in the Career and Vendor Expo, daily from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meet other tech professionals in the daily, virtual networking sessions.
Registration packages start at $125, with six keynote presentations, three concurrent daily sessions, workshops, and a Career Expo. Register HERE. Participate to win valuable door prizes.
Or, join BUiLT and attend the Symposium for free. Join BUiLT HERE.
If you are in Greater Houston, apply to speak on any of the Symposium's technology and career presentation tracks. And, attend the private in-person kick-off Mixer, Monday, April 21, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Register for the Mixer HERE.
Let's all highlight Houston's Black tech success and possibilities!
Join us. - Network event11 attendees from 28 groups hostingRalph Owens Keynote - Building Careers that LastLink visible for attendees
Join Houston's best Black Tech professionals and organizations, plus their allies, for the 3rd Annual Houston Black Tech Symposium.
Be enlightened by the 6 Keynotes, 45 Sessions, and evening Workshop presentations on the latest tech topics, career development, and on how to get into tech.
This keynote aims to empower Black tech professionals to use leadership for long-term career success. It focuses on authenticity, visibility, and impact, showing how leadership at any level can create opportunities, increase influence, and drive change. Attendees will learn through real-life examples, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies how to lead from where they are, build a valuable reputation, and shape their career path.
Participate in the Career and Vendor Expo, daily from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meet other tech professionals in the daily, virtual networking sessions.
Registration packages start at $125, with six keynote presentations, three concurrent daily sessions, workshops, and a Career Expo. Register HERE. Participate to win valuable door prizes.
Or, join BUiLT and attend the Symposium for free. Join BUiLT HERE.
If you are in Greater Houston, apply to speak on any of the Symposium's technology and career presentation tracks.
Let's all highlight Houston's Black tech success and possibilities!
Join us.
Past events (63)
See all- Network event58 attendees from 28 groups hostingTruth About Black Tech Overcomers - Through Extended Job SearchesThis event has passed