BEW 2023 Event Recap
PLATINUM Sponsors
GOLD Sponsors
BLUE Sponsors
organizing partners
SPEAKERS From:
Braven
Stanford Engineering
UCSD
UCSF/Gladstone
Ebay
Service Now
Google
NGEx
Morgan Stanley (PACA)
Seren
Ilekun Health
NHL
Coinbase
Correlia Biosystems
Lucid
Synopsis
Stanford DEI
Jabil Blue Sky
Apple
Meta
SJSU
ATTENDEES From differents companies
California
SJSU
UCLA
UC Riverside
De Anza College
New York
SUNY University at Buffalo (4)
SUNY Binghampton (3)
SUNY Dutchess (6)
SUNY Orange (2)
Welcome Breakfast - SJSU Career center
ATTENDEES WERE BRIEFED THE AGENDA FOR THE WEEK ALONGSIDE DELICIOUS BREAKFAST SPONSERED BY SJSU CARRER CENTER
Attendees being welcomed to the week long conference
SPEED NETWORK LUNCH AT JABIL
BEW participants partaking in workshops
GOLF SOCIAL EVENT
Black Engineer Week attendees were in for an unforgettable experience in conjunction with the BGS. It was a dynamic event that welcomed all participants to the Spartan Golf Complex, and it wasn't just any ordinary welcome event; it was a journey into the world of networking, fun, and golf.
🏌️♂️ Who: All the Black Engineer Week attendees
🏆 What: The Grand Welcome to Black Engineer Week
🕘 When: From 9:00 am to 11:30 pm on June 17th
🏌️♀️ Where: Spartan Golf Complex
🎉 Why: It wasn't just about networking; it was about socializing and introducing black professionals to the art of golf, a game that's all about precision, strategy, and, of course, having a great time!
Golfers and students and Dr. Folarin appear together enjoying the day golfing
BEST AT THE TECH Networking Event
BEST AT THE TECH is an event created to socialize with Black Engineers, Scientists, and Techies (BEST) while immersing in exhibits that spark your imagination at the number one interactive museum in San Jose!
HIKING SOCIAL EVENT
The hiking event provides an informal setting for Black professionals to socialize and broaden their network. The 4 mile hike will take place at The Rancho San Antonio County Park at Cupertino.
Synopsis Engineer and Google Product Lead giving and intro speech and leading the hiking group.
Students and Professionals midway into the 4 mile hike.
Professor Folarin with Students and Professionals at the end of the 4 mile hike.
NETWORKING LUNCH EVENT
Networking Lunch BEST science and engineering presentations is a showcase of graduate students and postdocs. The Industry Lunch took place at different Silicon Valley Company Locations.
The event is designed as a dynamic hub for connection and inspiration, providing a rare space for Black engineers to collaborate, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships within the tech industry. It's an initiative to celebrate and elevate the influential contributions of Black professionals to engineering and technology.
Adobe Day, Adobe HQ
(sanjose Downtown)
This event is tailored for participants to experience the forefront of Nvidia's technological environment and network with professionals.
Nividia HQ
(Northern Santa Clara County)
Black Engineer Week will continue its series of interactive events with 'Synopsys Day' on June 21st, welcoming attendees to delve into the world of Synopsys at Building 1 in Sunnyvale. The event, taking place from 11 am to 2 pm, offers a prime opportunity for attendees to tour the facilities and engage with like-minded professionals.
SYnopsys building 1
(sunnyvale)
The event is an opportunity for participants to gain insight into ServiceNow's operations and network with fellow Black professionals.
ServiceNow HQ
(Northern Santa Clara County)
Technical Presentations by Aluya Oseghale and Jordan Smart
Technical Presentations by Gottlieb Uahengo Jr. and Unekwu Yakubu