Bipoc Startups is the world’s leading system for  tech startups and a network for entrepreneurs. The BIPOC Startups experience within the system includes the BIPOC Startups executive series, BIPOC Startups Conference,  BIPOC Startups World and more. We are now accepting participants for speaking & hosting opportunities who are experts in their field, workshop leaders, hosts/MC's, etc. for 2023 programming.
Criteria:
- Submissions should clearly prove you are a leader in the industry/field you are submitting for
- Specific topics, workshops or Q&As where  BIPOC Startups attendees will have a tangible takeaway they can apply immediately in their career or company.  
- Topics should be specific, unique and narrow. We WILL NOT accept general proposals such as: “How to Raise Funds” or “Pivoting Your Career”
- Panels will be expected to speak on a specific subject(s) and should consist of 2 speakers and a moderator.
- Previous attendance at BIPOC Startups week is preferred, but not required.

As an accepted speaker, you will enjoy the below speaker benefits:
- 2 complimentary tickets (yourself + guest)
- Promotion as a speaker on the event website
- Personalized social asset for promotion

We ask that you do not reach out directly to the AfroTech team for a status update on your application. This may result in being disqualified**
Final review of speakers will be completed as of November 30th. Please do not submit for BIPOC Startups week past November 30th. Any submissions after this date will be considered for future events.
Thank you for your interest in giving back to our community, we hope to see you at one of our BIPOC Startups Week!
Approved speakers will be reached out to.