CFP closed at | August 20, 2025 20:00 UTC |
(Local) |
BITCON is the annual conference for the largest community of Black technology professionals globally. Since 2018 BITCON has spotlighted the digital divide for people of African descent while creating a platform to highlight and uplift individuals making extraordinary gains in information technology and related STEM fields.
CFP Description
Submissions are welcome on (but not limited to) the following topics:
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Engineering
- Software Engineering: Development methodologies, best practices, and emerging tools.
- Database Engineering: Optimization, scalability, and modern database solutions.
- DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and operational excellence.
- Automation: RPA, AI-driven automation, and workflows.
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Tech Entrepreneurship
- Startup strategies, scaling operations, and technology-driven business models.
- Building innovation ecosystems and managing technology ventures.
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Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data
- Applications of AI/ML across industries.
- Ethical AI, responsible data handling, and predictive analytics.
- Innovations in big data processing, storage, and visualization.
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Project Management, Product Management, Business Analysis, and Product Development
- Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices in technology projects.
- Product roadmaps, user-centric design, and lifecycle management.
- Managing cross-functional teams and navigating complex deliverables.
- Business analysis methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and requirements gathering.
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FinTech/GovTech/PropTech
- Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance.
- Innovations in digital payments, wealth management, and banking technologies.
- Regulatory challenges and security in financial technologies.
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Cybersecurity
- Threat detection, prevention, and mitigation strategies.
- Cybersecurity in cloud computing and distributed systems.
- Data privacy, compliance, and security governance.
- Emerging technologies in cybersecurity: AI, blockchain, and beyond.
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Future/Emerging Tech
- Quantum Computing
- The Future of Tech Innovation
- Emerging Markets
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Tech Leadership
- Women In Tech
- CIO/CTO/CSO