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CLT's 3rd Annual AfroFuturism Fest

Hosted by BlkTech Interactive & Sponsored by Wells Fargo

About The Event

Each year, this celebration of Black creativity and technology has gotten better, and this year is the best yet — with a lineup of fantasy, fashion, fun, food, films and phenomena. As well as art & activations, entertainment & engagements. Whether you’re a creative or designer, a techie, entrepreneur, scientist, maker, thinker or a visitor from Wakanda — there will be plenty of melanin for everyone.

Schedule

Reception

Thursday, August 31
6-9P

  • Kick-off
  • Keynote
  • Libations & Liberation Lounge
  • Futuristic Function

The MelaNation Station

Friday, September 1
4-11P

  • VR/AR Activations
  • Interactive Digital Media
  • Futuristic Fashions
  • Gaming Station
  • AfroFuturism Art Walls
  • SciFi & Independent Black Films
  • Funk/Neo Soul/RB/Hip-Hop (50th Anniversary Celebration) Performances
  • Libations & Liberation Lounge
  • After Party
  • Food Trucks & Vendors

The BlkTech Intersect

Saturday, September 2
11-3P

  • Workshops (the intersection of creativity/imagination/technology)
  • Coding & Switching Series Kickoff – Afro Co.Lab (Live virtual conversation with African tech founders)
  • Black CLT Tech Founders Pitch Event
  • Parade
  • Food Trucks & Vendors
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Get Tickets

VIP Reception

$20.00

Sales end on Aug 31, 2023

Kick-off Ceremony, Meet & Greet with the Keynote Speaker, Sponsors & Hosts, Special AFF23 libations (beverages).

MelaNation Station

$15.00

Sales end on Sep 1, 2023 (children - FREE)

Admission to Films, Live Entertainment  + Adults Only After Party.

VIP Reception

$20.00

Sales end on Aug 31, 2023

Kick-off Ceremony, Meet & Greet with the Keynote Speaker, Sponsors & Hosts, Special AFF23 libations (beverages).

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Location

Charlotte Art League

4237 Raleigh Street, CLT, NC 28213

Afrofuturism Fest 2022

A program of City Startup Labs, we are a startup studio looking for serious Black high-tech entrepreneurs who are intent on building scalable technology companies as well as employers looking for well-prepared Black tech talent.

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