Black Tech Week Guide: Experience Culture, Connections & Community
Black Tech Week welcomes innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for three unforgettable days of connection, creativity, and celebration. While the keynotes, panels, and workshops provide powerful insight and inspiration, the energy extends far beyond the main stage.
The real magic of Black Tech Week continues after hours. Beyond the presentations, vibrant events bring culture and community together—happy hours, live music, networking mixers, pop-ups, and curated experiences highlighting Black excellence across tech, business, and the arts. Come ready to learn and stay open to connection—a lot is happening, and this Black Tech Week Guide will help navigate the fun.
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Black Tech Week Guide: Events and Experiences
This Black Tech Week Guide spotlights must-see mixers, pop-ups, and cultural celebrations that make the week unforgettable. From networking to nightlife, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy. Keep checking back for more events during Black Tech Week 2026.
Urban Hikers Founder Walk
July 14
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Kinley Hotel Lobby (Downtown)
Free Admission
Enjoy a morning walk and a chance to tell your story.
The Founders Lounge
July 14
4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Privee on Elm (OTR)
Free Admission
Enjoy luxury charcuterie, handcrafted cocktails, and an intimate environment designed to spark new partnerships, investment opportunities, and lasting relationships.
513 Showcase Demo Night
July 14
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Union Hall (OTR)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
An evening of live product demos from Black entrepreneurs building across some of today’s most dynamic industries: Salon Operations, Social Media Marketing, Music Business, Real Estate Investing, and more.
Social Hour
July 14
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Afterlife (Downtown)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
Come network with innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals from across the country while enjoying great drinks, good vibes, and meaningful connections.
Tacos & Tequila
July 14
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Son & Garden (Walnut Hills)
Free Admission
Featuring DJ AQ and DJ Wavy Moe.
Black Women In Tech (Sync & Social)
July 14
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge (OTR)
$10
The official sync and social with some women technologists, founders, funders, and creatives in Cincinnati and beyond!
Techs Meet Creatives
July 14
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
126 E 6th Street (Downtown)
$20
An engaging evening of networking with tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives, featuring a live DJ, live painting, welcome drinks, food and refreshments, interactive icebreakers, photo opportunities, community spotlights, and meaningful collaboration in a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere.
Can We Talk? Black Tech Week Edition
July 14
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Revel OTR Urban Winery (OTR)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
Come for the music. Stay for the opportunities.
Karaoke Networking
July 15
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Privee on Elm (OTR)
Free Admission
Featuring game and product discussions, local influencers and resources, food, hookah, drinks, singing, and a live performance by Uncle Buddy & Friends.
The Exchange Networking Event | Black Tech Week Edition
July 15
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Kinley Hotel (Downtown)
Starting at $15
An electric evening of connection, community, and conversation as bringing together Cincinnati’s growing Black tech and business ecosystem under one roof.
Sip Society Happy Hour: Part 3
July 15
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Afterlife (Downtown)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
A space for young Black professionals to connect, unwind, and build community outside of the workplace. This event provides a relaxed, social atmosphere designed for intentional networking and good energy.
The Innovation Exchange Happy Hour
July 15
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Igby’s (Downtown)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
The National Society of Black Engineers Cincinnati Professionals Chapter is hosting a night of good people and great conversation. Engineer or not, you belong here.
Black Tech Week Rooftop Mixer
July 15
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Moxy Cincinnati (Downtown)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
Come hang out, network, and enjoy great vibes with like-minded folks. Don’t miss this perfect chance to connect, chill, and celebrate innovation under the open sky.
THE PLUG: BTW MIXER
July 15
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Flame Bistro & Bar (Downtown)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
Enjoy happy hour specials, incredible food, great music, and a room full of people who are building what’s next.
Beauty Meets Tech: The Future of Beauty Business
July 15
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Willow Run Bourbon (Downtown)
Free Admission
Join beauty professionals and tech leaders for an evening of networking, expert insights, and conversations on AI, digital tools, marketing, and innovation that are shaping the future of beauty businesses.
The Rewind “90’s/00’s”
July 15
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Something to Wine About (Downtown)
Free Admission
Featuring DJ Wavy Moe and DJ Prymtime
Speed Vibin | Black Tech Week Speed Dating For the Bold
July 15
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Five Iron Golf (Downtown)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
Bringing singles together for a high-energy night of quick dating rounds, conversation prompts, games, food, drinks, and social vibes.
Level Up Industry Mixer
July 15
8 p.m.
Pin’s Mechanical Co. (OTR)
Free Admission before 9:30 p.m., RSVP Required
Bringing together creators, founders, gamers, entrepreneurs, marketers, tech professionals, and community leaders for a night of conversations, new connections, and good vibes.
Vibes & Vinyls
July 16
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Pitch (OTR)
Free Admission
Featuring DJ Wavy Moe and DJ Bandcamp
Hood Murder Mystery: Cuff’d Game Night x Black Tech Week
July 16
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Something to Wine About (Downtown)
Free Admission
This month, Cuff’d Game Night becomes a full murder mystery experience where you and your team have to follow the clues, question the stories, and decide who really did it.
Open Mic Karaoke
July 16
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Revel OTR Urban Winery (OTR)
Free Admission
Show off your vocal chops while celebrating Black Tech Week at this event hosted by Grammy Award-nominated vocalist Siobhan and DJ Arie!
UNPLUGGED
July 16
10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Revel OTR Urban Winery (OTR)
Free Admission, RSVP Required
Take a step back from the noise and lock into real connection, real conversations, and real vibes.
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This Black Tech Week Guide proves that Black innovation thrives when culture and collaboration lead the way. Black Tech Week experiences are more than just events—they are a movement. Keep the momentum going and carry the spirit of Black excellence into everything you do.
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