2025 Tech Talent Exchange
2025 Tech Talent Exchange
Hosted by Black Women Talk Tech & New York Tech Alliance
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Saturday, June 7th, 2025 10:00am- 1:00pm
Civic Hall, Union Square NYC
Are you ready to take your technology career to the next level?
Join us at our upcoming talent exchange! This is an invaluable opportunity to explore new career paths, discover exciting job openings, and make connections that can propel your career forward.
Help us Build the Future of Tech!
Diverse communities are dramatically underrepresented in technology, making up less than 3% of the tech workforce. Whether you're actively searching for a new job opportunity or simply exploring ways to advance your career to the next level, this event is designed to open doors and create possibilities.
As a job seeker, attending this event comes at absolutely no cost! If you are an employer interested in participating as a hiring company at our Tech Talent Exchange, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
At our talent exchange, you'll have the chance to:
Power Up Your Tech Career Journey : Explore valuable workshops in salary negotiation, resume writing, interviewing for technical vs. non-technical roles & more
Gain valuable insights into different companies and their cultures: Discover what it's really like to work at various organizations and find the right fit for your personality
Network with industry professionals: Build relationships with potential colleagues, mentors, and employers, expanding your professional network and opening doors to future opportunities
Featured Speakers
David Daniels
Founder, DD4 Consulting
Michael A
Founder & CEO, Rita Group
Amora Miller
Venture Partner, Mana
Cheyenne Horvat
Manager, People Ops Justworks
Nejah Jemmott
Director of Inclusion & Impact, VML
Allie Tsahey
Founder Baddies inTech
Daniel Adeyanju
Founder, Be Great Today
Ariel Lopez
Founder, Knac/CareerCon
Enhance your job search skills, learn about industry trends, and gain valuable career advice from experts.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to engage directly with HR executives representing a wide range of leading companies across various industries.
Agenda
10:00 am - 10:15 am — Welcome & Opening Remarks
Overview of the day, setting expectations and tips for getting the most out of the event.
10:10 am - 10:45 am — Keynote: The State of Hiring in 2025
A macro view of the hiring landscape: trends, shifts, and what companies and candidates need to understand now.
10:50 am - 11:20 am — Big vs. Small: What’s Right for You?
Founders and recruiters share pros/cons of startups vs. large companies: growth potential, culture, risk vs. reward.
11:25 am - 11:55 am — How I Got Hired: Recruiter & Candidate Perspectives
Recent hires and recruiters break down real stories of what worked and what didn’t in the application process.
Industry Roundtables
Choose one of the two sessions:
12:10 pm - 12:40 pm — Roundtable A: Exploring Career Pathways in Tech: How to Get Hired or Funded.
12:40 - 1:10pm — Roundtable B: Intro to VC Hiring
Live feedback from recruiters and career coaches on résumés and personal branding.
Who's This Perfect For
tECH pROFESSIONALS
nON-tECHNICAL rOLES
product managers
cAREER sWITCHERS
eNTRY lEVEL Hires
UX/UI Designers
eNGINEERS
sALES pROFESSIONALS
Project Managers
Confirmed Companies
INDUSTRIES THAT HIRE AT THE 2025 TECH TALENT EXCHANGE