MAY 18 – 20, 2021
VIRTUAL | LOS ANGELES, CA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER TECH CONFERENCE
Every human being on earth is driven by possibility. Possibility is fueled by ideas. We believe that diverse ideas from all walks of life, can help expand the realm of possibility for the entire world. The UTC: Forward conference is helping by bridging the gap of diverse ideation in technology.
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These 1:1 virtual meetings give founders, business operators, and tech job & digital media job seekers and opportunity to connect with angel investors, venture capitalists, product designers, creative talent, tech executives, and other subject matter experts to help grow their business or learn more about opportunities in tech.
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Virtual sessions to learn about various innovative companies and start up founders, technology solutions, and job opportunities. Join over 400+ Founders, Entrepreneurs and Students who all want to be plugged into high quality Founders, Start Ups, Tech Companies, and Resource providers.
3 Days—Each with a Powerful Agenda
Whatever your place in tech, this agenda is for you.
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THE HOSTS
THE SPEAKERS
A few of the speakers for Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2021
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THE MENTORS
A few of the rockstar VCs, angels, and more coming to Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2021
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Plug In Blog @ UTC // Forward 2021
Inside Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson’s Quest to Solve VC’s Diversity Problem
In an entire venture capital industry worth almost $70 trillion, only 1.3% of assets are managed by women and POC, according to the nonprofit Knight Foundation. To bridge this gap, Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson created VC Include with the goal of accelerating investment...
UTC 2021 Speakers Share More Thought Leadership
Urban Tech Connect 2021 recently brought us powerful insights and inspiring stories from across the innovation ecosystem. Momentum from the virtual three-day conference hasn't let up one bit since. Currently the Plug In South LA team is developing on-demand video,...
Movement to Rebuild Black Wall Street in Tulsa Gains Momentum
The centennial of the Tulsa race massacre that destroyed "Black Wall Street" is spurring efforts to forge a new entrepreneurship ecosystem in the city. At the forefront is Build In Tulsa managing director Randolph F. Wiggins, who's also a venture partner at Atento...
Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2021 Sponsors
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