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BTF 2024

Europe's largest diverse tech event is coming to enfield

AN EXPO, CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL ALL IN ONE. BTF® is Europe's largest technology and culture festival celebrating innovation and inclusion in the UK tech industry and beyond. Join us to explore how technology transcends software and hardware, and innovates to impact culture.
As an Enfield resident, you can get 20% off tickets with code ENFIELD20.

CV CLINIC, WORKSHOPS & roundtables

In 2023 we teamed up with Sponsors like Just Eat to bring CV clinics and workshops to BTF. This year, we're back bigger than ever with even more experiences for attendees.
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Panels featuring inspirational people

Previous speakers have included; Jackie Aina, Patricia Bright, Craig David and more....
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Venue in Greater london

The venue for BTF 2024 is Drumsheds, in Tottenham, Greater London. This iconic setting is well connected with multiple bus routes as well as two train lines serving local stations.
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the lineup

BTF 2024 features a dynamic roster of industry leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and innovative startups. More speakers to be announced.
Justin King
Director & Global Head of DEI, Milltown Partners
Vikki Leach
Senior Director, DEI & Sustainability - King
Katrina Para
Ada Alumna and Games Design student at Brunel University London
Emmanuela Nkama
Yr 13 student at Ada, National College for Digital Skills
Sarah Salimullah
Principal at Ada, National College for Digital Skills
Samuel Etienne
Bloomberg Reporter, Bloomberg News
Heidi Small
Office of Disability Inclusion International Lead, JP Morgan Chase
Abdel Dabo
Director Business Development Company EA Sports
Shay Palmer
Associate Artist, Game Development, EA Sports
Carmen Caccavale
Director, Moderation Operations, EA Sports
Uchenna Godwin-Malife
International PR Intern, EA Sports
Catherine Park
Community Manager, Colorintech
Petra Abbam
Principal Responsible AI Manager, BBC
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Ashleigh Ainsley
Cofounder, Colorintech + BTF
Erika Brodnock
CEO, Kinhub
Barbara Anthony Okafor
Sales & Partnerships Lead, Niyo
Amber Hill
CEO & Founder, R Grid
Raffi Salama
CEO & Co-Founder, Passionfruit
Tom Matsuda
Fintech Reporter, Sifted
Mark Bergen
Reporter, Bloomberg
Mohamed Gaafar
Co-Founder & CEO, GRYD Energy
Will Gwasera
Director, Dallience Studios
Spencer Beckford
Founder, Innoloop
Esther Opoku Gyeni
Associate Manager, Spotify
Anthony Reynolds
DEI Lead, JPMorgan Chase
Ola Fadipe
Sr. Director, People Experience, Google
Kim Smouter
Executive Director, European Network Against Racism
Hilary Umeh
Lead Senior Director, Business Development, Agency at The Trade Desk
Timothy Akinbogun
Co-Founder, Pass The Meerkat
Deji Olaniyi-Maxwell
Co-Founder, Pass The Meerkat
Kalvin Baad
Project Professional, BT Digital
Gifty Okonkwo
Senior Legal Counsel, Xero
Natasha Muhamba
Software Engineer Apprentice, Goldman Sachs
Letitiah Obiri
Founder, Polkadot Digital
Theo Thomas
Creator, N8 Media LTD
Tom Foster-Carter
CEO Co-Founder, Cherrypick
Suranjan Som
Leader Data and AI and Financial Services, Avanade
Brian Baron
VP Data & Analytics, EA
Toyosi Ogedengbe
Principal, Ascension Ventures
Julian Ansah
Strategic Partner Manager UK&I, AvePoint
Liseli Sitali
Director of Football & Music Partnerships, Expedia Group
Ramat Tejani
Strategic Partnerships Lead, EMEA Google People Operations
Kelsey Robb
EMEA Community Advisor, Google
Alex Okosi
Managing Director, Google SSA
Vanessa Kingori OBE
Managing Director of Technology, Media, and Telecoms, Google UKI
Obum Ekeke
Head of Education, Google DeepMind
Theresa Johnson
Developer, Off Chain Games
Gbengz
Co-Founder, Pass The Meerkat
Manny Saadu
Co-Founder, Pass The Meerkat
James Lewis
Director of Developer Acceleration, Microsoft, Xbox
Peter Adebayo
Co-Founder, Pass The Meerkat
Mina Al-khudairy
Life Science & Industrial UKI Sector Lead, Avanade
Akintayo Opatayo
Senior Product Manager, Dojo
Dan Idhenga
Partner, London Venture Capital Network
Lauren Mathurin
Senior Vice President, HSBC Innovation Banking
Alanzo Blackstock
Senior Director, Global Channels and Partnerships, UK & Ireland, ServiceNow
Debra Harper
Host
Oluwatosin Toba
Software Engineer / Quant, Investment Banking Firm
Yetunde Dada
Senior Director of Product Management, QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey
Lisa Marena
VP, Information, Just Eat Takeaway.com
Terence Guiamo
Global Director Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging & Wellbeing, Just Eat Takeaway.com
Leila Seith Hassan
Chief Data Officer, Digitas
Ivy Grant
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Operations, Twilio
Ama Annan
Digital Solutions Consultant, ServiceNow
Shanie Ryan
Presenter
Arsema Fessehazion
Founder & CEO, Black Recruiters Network
Rituja Ravikiran
Senior Enterprise Project Manager, Deliveroo
Stephen Adeoye
Founder & CEO, Beyond Education
Hena Jalil
MD Business CIO, BT Group
Samuel Eni
Presenter
Chrissy Oni
Senior Partner & Talent Acquisition, Assembly Global
Jade Loren Olanrewaju
Talent Acquisition Manager, Songtradr
Paul Naha-Biswas
CEO & Founder, Sixley in partnership with BT
Pius Bozumbil
Founder & CEO, Trutalent
Gabriella Olumide
The Black Apprentice Network
Rubin Poku
Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice, Amazon
Prof. Simon Hepburn
Chief Executive Officer, The Security Institute
Jonathan Onyeka
Director of Product, BT Group
Viola Kanu
Partnerships Manager, Qualyfi
Pobor Eruesegbefe
Co-Founder, Nestwork
Paul Fontaine
Head of Design Strategy, Entain Group
Samuel Ola
Co-Founder, Nestwork
Khadra Aden
Lead Technical Programme Manager, Depop
Tamika Kalule
Lead Software Engineer, JPMorgan Chase
Jordan Williams
Senior Product Designer, Kraken
Andy Ayim
Managing Director, Angel Investing School
Elijah Olanipekun
Co-Founder, Black Apprentice Network
Richard Cummins
Product, Angel & Advisor, Spotify
The Receipts Podcast
Podcasters
Fern Johnson
Former CTO Vice President, PepsiCo, Inc.
Yvette Schmitter
Partner, PwC
DJ Nairaa
DJ
DJ Emz
DJ
Remi Burgz
Broadcaster & Host
Sherida McMullan
Vice President of Diversity Inclusion & Belonging, Gitlab
Dami Anibaba
Talent Lead
Brandon Milambo
Software Engineer, Autotrader
Jourds
Presenter & Host
Clare Ashley
MD, Goldman Sachs
BTF 2024

get 20% off tickets with code ENFIELD20

As an Enfield resident, you can get 20% off tickets with code ENFIELD20.
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ABOUT BTF

What to expect

UK-based charity, Colorintech, began BTF (Black Tech Fest) in 2019. In the five years since, BTF has brought together thousands of students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors, thanks to the support from numerous global influencers, brands, and policymakers. At BTF 2024, expect inspiring keynotes, panels and discussions, immersive experiences and culture defining moments.

Accesiblity

BTF partners with specialists to ensure our event is accessible for wheelchair users and inclusive for differently abled persons. We also ensure BSL coverage of sessions.
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Panels

Unforgettable experiences await you. Insightful discussion on the current state of tech, AI, product inclusion, and more in London at BTF 2024 on October 10.

CV Clinics

Refresh your CV and get advice and guidance on how to land your dream job and excel in your career.
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Masterclasses

Learn from industry and cultural leaders as they share  gems and actionable steps during in-depth firesides.

Music &DJs

Vibe to the latest anthems and Afrocentric sounds from our resident DJs.

expo hall

With a free Expo Hall ticket, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the latest advancements and network with leading tech companies.
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Work zone

Get work done in our dedicated work area with high-speed wifi, electrical plugs and quiet space.

Roundtables

Thoughtful and intimate roundtable discussions with leading industry experts.

Startup pitch showcase

Hear from the founders who are daring to innovate and leveraging the most innovative technologies.
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What's on

Data Workshop

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part of the
FUTURES SUMMIT at BTF 2024
event
October 10, 2024
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Free CV Clinic

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part of the
FUTURES SUMMIT at BTF 2024
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October 10, 2024
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Engineering workshop

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part of the
FUTURES SUMMIT at BTF 2024
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October 10, 2024
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Tech Apprenticeship Workshop

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part of the
FUTURES SUMMIT at BTF 2024
event
October 10, 2024
BTF 2024

WHAT'S ON
for students

Our FUTURES Summit is for students and graduates. Want to know what's on? See more now→
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The Suya Factory

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part of the
Expo hall at BTF 2024
event
October 10, 2024
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The Gaming Lounge at BTF 2024

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Expo hall at BTF 2024
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October 10, 2024
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Puff Puff Ministy

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part of the
Expo hall at BTF 2024
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October 10, 2024
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THE EXPO HALL AT BTF 2024

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part of the
Expo hall at BTF 2024
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October 10, 2024
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meet tech employers

Many tech companies will be exhibiting at BTF 2024, giving you the opportunity to get face time with potential employers.
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Pitch Your Startup at BTF: Apply Now for the Pitching Showcase

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part of the
BUILD SUMMIT at BTF 2024
event
October 10, 2024
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Get a 1 to 1 with investors: Apply Now

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part of the
BUILD SUMMIT at BTF 2024
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October 10, 2024
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Free Booth at the BUILD summit

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part of the
BUILD SUMMIT at BTF 2024
event
October 10, 2024
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WHAT'S ON for entrepreneurs

Our BUILD Summit is for students and graduates. Want to know what's on? See more now→