Latin-X-Tech
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, TechTown Detroit presents Latin-X-Tech!
A free, community-centered event highlighting the stories, talents, and impact of Latinx and Hispanic entrepreneurs in tech and entrepreneurship.
Latin-X-Tech: Powering the Next Generation is a free, community-centered event highlighting the stories, talents, and impact of Latinx and Hispanic entrepreneurs, professionals, students, creatives, and innovators in technology and entrepreneurship. Join us October 14 from 5:00–9:00 PM at TechTown Detroit for an evening of conversation, connection, resources, food, and community.
The main event is a three-speaker panel exploring one simple idea: There isn’t one way to build a career in technology. Our panel will bring together a founder, software engineer, and academia to discuss the different paths into technology and how we can make sure Latinx students and professionals can see themselves in all of them.
Technology isn’t just about building the next app. It’s about identifying problems, understanding people, building solutions, and creating opportunities. We can build the technology, research the problem, start the company, work inside the company, support the people building it, shape the community around it, invest in it, or lead it. There is more than one way to be part of the technology ecosystem.
Beyond the panel, attendees can connect with our local Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) from across the community and discover resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. We’ll also have HR specialists providing career-readiness support and resume reviews for college students and professionals, so bring a current copy of your resume if you’d like feedback.
And of course, there will be free food and plenty of opportunities to connect. Explore our Mercadito Alleyway, featuring small community pop-ups where you can discover and support local creators and businesses offering everything from books to art, trinkets, and other unique finds.
Whether you’re a student exploring your future, a professional looking to break into tech, an entrepreneur, engineer, researcher, creative, small business owner, or simply curious about what’s possible, Latin-X-Tech is a place to connect, learn, and discover your path in technology.
Make sure to save your spot here!
