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Sanmi Koyejo, President of Black in AI, Honored with Prestigious PECASE Award

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I got the contact information of an IBM researcher to talk about getting funding to move my research from the lab to deployment.

Hernan Dario Benitez Restrepo

Grantee at Black in AI Workshop at 2023

I studied machine learning at an Ivy League school but still need help finding viable opportunities. Black in AI has been a beacon of light. It's a place where I

can find information to boost my career and connect with people who want me to succeed, which is more important than monetary gain. Overall, Black AI is

a vital piece of the black tech experience. It is our safe space.

Rand Forrester

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Mission and Vision

We shift power dynamics across tech and academia to help Black thinkers, creators, and builders maximize the multifaceted future of artificial intelligence.

Thinking forward, we envision a barrier-free field that empowers our diasporic community to contribute and accelerate their best, most brilliant work for

themselves, fellow practitioners, and their global ecosystems.

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Perez Ogayo

Black in AI has continuously exposed me to a lot of opportunities. It was extremely helpful in landing a masters admission in US universities and thereafter

exposing me to research and internship opportunities when I moved to the US. Through Black in AI, I got an opportunity to create a project on AI that will be

launched in Educative.io. Most important, it has provided the much-needed feeling of community and belonging that I often lack in the spaces that I am in.

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Our Work

From conferences to community-building events, Black in AI is constantly developing a calendar of premier programming for AI practitioners, collaborators,

and students.

Community Engagement

Community is central to our work and vision. From online workshops to annual flagships, we create opportunities for members and stakeholders to stay connected and share ideas with other industry thought leaders. Our community engagement work is comprised of the following four key elements: Professional Membership, General Events, Conferences & Socials, and Ecosytem Support.

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Education and Career Programs

We prepare emerging AI practitioners to excel in education, the competitive employment marketplace, and beyond. Our programs support participants under four signature, career-enhancing interests: Emerging Leaders in AI Grad Prep Program, Research Travel Grant Program, BlackAIR Summer Research Program, and Postdoc Bridge Program.

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Initiatives

We empower our community in the AI field through three key initiatives: Civil Society & Policy, Research & Advocacy, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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Our Partnerships

Our reach is our strength. We collaborate with mission-aligned organizations to expand and amplify our impact across the field of AI and beyond

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Upcoming events

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Vancouver Convention Center

2024 Black in AI Workshop

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2023 Black in AI Workshop

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2024 Sponsors

The Black in AI Corporate Sponsorship Program is designed for organizations that align with our mission to broaden representation in the field of artificial

intelligence.

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