This is a list of black speakers in tech. Please submit a PR if you'd like to add yourself or add others! Or you can email me / send a DM and I will add you.
The only criteria for adding speakers to this list is that your speaker is in the development/tech/web space.
Please add speakers alphabetical by last name.
#### Full Name
- [@twitterhandle](http://twitter.com/username)
- Topics -
- Location -If anyone is reported as malicious or making others feel uncomfortable, they may be removed from this list. To report, email sam@samanthabretous.com.
- @sabiiou
- Topics - Android, java, Kotlin, Firebase
- Location - Douala, Cameroon
- @tomiwa1a
- Topics - Anuglar, React, Python, Django, Progressive Web Apps, Devops, Entrepreneurship
- Location - Toronto, Canada
- @djirdehh
- Topics - Vue.js, Workshops
- Location - Toronto, Canada
- @HenriHelvetica
- Topics - Web Performance & Technologies
- Location - Toronto, Canada
- @MukhtarK13
- Topics - Communication, Collaboration, Career Advice, Standing out at work
- Location - Canada
- @frontvu
- Topics - Javascript, React Native, A11y
- Location - Toronto, Canada
- @ogundipeore
- Topics - Data Intelligence, Using Azure Services for ML, Web Technologies
- Location - Vancouver, Canada
- @jemimaabu
- Topics - CSS, JavaScript, Tech careers
- Location - Lithuania
- @hola_bolaa
- Topics - Career transition into Tech, Personal Leadership, STEM communication and engaging young people
- Location - London, England
- @tafsiri
- Topics - TensorFlow.js, JavaScript
- Location - Cambridge, England
- @laisbsc
- Topics - Open source, Data Science, Python and Developer Relations
- Location - Dublin, Ireland
- @isabelcmdcosta
- Topics - Open Source
- Location - Lisbon, Portugal
- @yetudada
- Topics - Open Source, Data Science, Kedro, Data Pipelines, UX Research, Product Management
- Location - London, United Kingdom
- @HackingGavin
- Topics - Offensive Security, Security Awareness, Security Operations
- Location - Europe
- @segunfamisa
- Topics - Android, Kotlin, Android best practices
- Location - Düsseldorf, Germany
- @fxfegha
- Topics - Digital Ethics
- Location - London, England
- @jjordan_dev
- Topics - Ember, JavaScript, Web Components
- Location - Berlin, Germany
- @TanaDJoseph
- Topics - Big data, STEM careers and education, Diversity and Inclusion in STEM, STEM public engagement and outreach
- Location - Manchester, UK
- @chidinmako
- Topics - Javascript, Typescript, Python, Machine Learning
- Location - Amsterdam, Netherlands
- @expensivestevie
- Topics - Javascript, Ruby, Web Components, CI/CD, Documentation
- Location - Helsinki, Finland
- @wmsbill
- Topics - JavaScript
- Location - Berlin, Germany
- @bossnayamoss
- Topics - Information technology, Information Security, Automation, Startup Culture, Remote Work, Modern HR, Diversity
- Location - Romania
- @oluoluoxenfree
- Topics - Git, Github
- Location - London, England
- @omosolatweets
- Topics - product engineering, new product development, engineering management, tech leadership, machine learning and AI, ethics in AI, career and professional development
- Location - Europe, USA
- @tolulopero
- Topics - Game Developement
- Location - London, England
- @tara_ojo
- Topics - Growing juniors
- Location - London, England
- @bybreensamuels
- Topics - Career transition for older women into tech, Translating A.I. for the ordinary lay person, Recruitment process
- Location - London, England
- @ahasall
- Topics - Angular
- Location - Toulouse, France
- @udezekene
- Topics - Collaborative UX Design, CSS, Accessibility, Inclusive Design
- Location - Amsterdam, Netherlands
- @tennesseelw
- Topics - Tech Marketing, Inclusion, Racial Equity/Social Justice in Tech, Brand Identity
- Location - London, England
- @saniyusuf
- Topics - Ionic, Angular, Frontend Development, UI Design, JavaScript
- Location - London, England
- @_ jumaallan
- Topics - Android, Kotlin, Golang
- Location - Nairobi, Kenya
- @marvin_hosea
- Topics - Golang, Docker, ServerAdmin, Laravel - PHP
- Location - Nairobi, Kenya
- @etonotieno
- Topics - Android, Kotlin
- Location - Nairobi, Kenya
- @tamrefrank
- Topics - Android, Kotlin, HTML and CSS, Building Communities
- Location - Nairobi, Kenya
- @wangerekaharun
- Topics - Android, Kotlin
- Location - Nairobi, Kenya
- @hamadoudao
- Topics - Xamarin, Android, Google cloud
- Location - Niamey, Niger
- @abduljeleelng
- Topics - Node js, React js, React Native, PHP (Laravel Lumen), Open Source Lover.
- Location - Nigeria
- @ace_kyd
- Topics - PHP, Laravel, Javascript, Open-Source.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @davidadeneye
- Topics - Frontend Development, UI Design, System Analysis, JavaScript, Building Communities.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @ireaderinokun
- Topics - Frontend Development, UI Design, JavaScript
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @lauragift_
- Topics - Frontend Development, Jamstack, Career in Tech, Soft Skills
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @_ooade
- Topics - JavaScript, React, Building Communities
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @remiljw
- Topics - Python, Django, Git, GitHub
- Location - Lagos,Nigeria
- @SamuelAkins12
- Topics - Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @coder_blvck
- Topics - Reactjs, Javascript, Open Source
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @oluwatobimayowa
- Topics - UX Design, Design-Development Handoff, Design Thinking
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @alimieyitayo
- Topics - Technology , Community, DevOps
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @alexAsomba
- Topics - Accessibility, Design Thinking, Tech Marketing, React, React Native, Node.js, Python, Building Communities
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @walecloud
- Topics - Cloud & DevOps, Software Engineering.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @iambolajiayo
- Topics - Frontend Development, Progressive Web Apps, Performance and Optimization, Version Control, GitHub, Open Source.
- Location - Kogi, Nigeria
- @developerayo
- Topics - PHP, Javascript, Open-Source, Web Performance, Building Communities.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @zfinix1
- Topics - Android Development, Flutter, UI/UX Design, Java, Dart
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @solarsoft0
- Topics - Laravel, JavaScript, React, React Native, Microservice, Building Communities
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @aminu_israelb
- Topics - Data Science, Backend Development
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @AnayoOleru
- Topics - React-Native, React, Redux, JavaScript, Google-Dialogflow, GithHub, UI/UX Design, Open Source, Building Communities
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @eEyitemi
- Topics - Information Security, Python, Javascript, Open Source, Devops, Building Communities.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @neoighodaro
- Topics - PHP, Laravel, Javascript.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @Lekia_G
- Topics - PHP, JavaScript, Laravel
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @lemuelOgbunude
- Topics - Android Development, Java, Kotlin, Dart
- Location - Abuja, Nigeria
- @daycrawller
- Topics - DevOps, Automation and Cloud
- Location - Ibadan, Nigeria
- @Obinnaspeaks
- Topics - Documentation, Github, JavaScript, Community Advocate, Open Source
- Location - Enugu, Nigeria
- @Kutajbaba
- Topics - Design in Tech
- Location - Nigeria
- @devopsjay
- Topics - Backend Development, Design Patterns and Principles(SOLID), NodeJs, Microservices, Golang
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @ichtrojan
- Topics - Web Development and DevOps
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @OlaOlaoni
- Topics - Android, Tensorflow, Machine learning
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @unicodeveloper
- Topics - Apollo, GraphQL, Webpack, Realtime Communication, Authentication and Security, Image and Video Performance, Building Communities
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @worldclassdev
- Topics - High Performance JavaScript, Web Performance, Web Accessibitlity, React and Redux, Frontend Engineering and Design Principles, Tech Writing
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @TobiOyinlola
- Topics - IoT, Embedded Computing, Hyperloop
- Location - Nigeria
- @kolokodess
- Topics - Building Communities, Developer Relations, Open Source
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @theadoranwodo
- Topics - Kotlin, Flutter, VueJS, Laravel.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @timothy_ovie
- Topics - Building Communities, Technical writing and Documentation, Github, Technology
- Location - Warri, Nigeria
- @codebeast
- Topics - Image & Video Performance, JavaScript, Frontend Development, Building Communities
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @stevensunflash
- Topics - Go, JavaScript, PHP, DevOps
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @LadeTawak
- Topics - Service Design, Experience Design, Research in Design, Design Thinking, Design Sprints, Career Growth, Community.
- Location - Lagos, Nigeria
- @just1and0
- Topics - React Native, UI Automation in React Native, React Native to infinity and beyond.
- Location - Abuja, Nigeria
- @simicode
- Topics - High Performance Python, Reinforcement Learning, Web Frameworks, Data Engineering, PyTorch, Open Source, Cython, Developer Communities
- Location - Kampala, Uganda
- @omukiguy
- Topics - WordPress, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, GraphQL, Open Source
- Location - Kampala, Uganda
- @davidofug
- Topics - Collaboration, WordPress, Developer careers
- Location - Uganda
- @mrjoelmwanja
- Topics - Python, React JS, React Native, Swift, Machine Learning, Open Source
- Location - Kampala, Uganda
- @StephenMugish11
- Topics - Software engineering, Artificial intelligence
- Location - Kampala, Uganda
- Topics - UX Design, Diversity
- Location - California
- @Ms_Monsura
- Topics - Diversity & Inclusion, Utilizing Tech For Social Good, Transforming Social Mediums Into Safe Spaces, Technology & Art
- Location - New York, New York
- @waleakinfaderin
- Topics - Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Experimentation, Data Science
- Location - North Carolina
- @TaelurAlexis
- Topics - Career Development
- Location - Seattle, Washington
- @Mixtroz
- Topics - Start ups, Black in Tech, Pitching, Fundraising
- Location - Birmingham, AL
- Topics - AR/ VR
- Location - California
- @samanthabretous
- Topics - React, D3, Gatsby, Shared Components, Mentorship
- Location - New York, New York
- @donovanbrown
- Topics - DevOps, Azure
- Location - Spring, TX
- @_Tiacaldwell
- Topics - Leadership
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @SheldonConcept
- Topics - Salesforce, Devops, Continuous Integration/Delivery, Interactive Prototyping
- Location - Oakland, CA
- @KaraAJC
- Topics - Ruby/Rails, Pairing, emoji, creative learning
- Location - Chicago, IL
- @nyah_check
- Topics - Cloud Security, Go, Open Source
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @learnlivelean
- Topics - Agile Game development, Serious games for Ed, gamification, Diversity in games, Indie development
- Location - California
- @byAaronC
- Topics - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Criminal Justice Reform, New in Tech, Twilio, /dev/color/,
- Location - Colorado & California
- @Technificent989
- Topics - Cybersecurity, Infosec, Technology integration into businesses, Education
- Location - Washington DC
- @troy0820
- Topics - NodeJS, Kubernetes, Docker, Diversity in Tech
- Location - Hampton Roads, Virginia
- @chriscrawford
- Topics - Neurotech, Robotics, Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Location - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- @KimCrayton1
- Topics - Diversity in Tech
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @jentrification
- Topics - Diversity & Inclusion, Social Impact Investing, Branding, Entrepreneurship
- Location - Detroit, Michigan
- @YolandaMDavis
- Topics - Tech Leadership, Apache
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @ZimanaAnalytics
- Topics - R programming (Data Science Models, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing Strategy (Social Media, Digital Ads, Content Marketing), Business Development Strategy
- Location - Chicago, IN
- @TheFakeRiRi
- Topics - AWS, Cloud Tools, DevOps, Networking, Diversity in Tech, Diversity & Inclusion, Imposter Syndrome, Coding Bootcamp, Mentorship
- Location - Kansas City, Missouri
- @hdjirdeh
- Topics - React, Google
- Location - Mountain View, California
- @kwuchu
- Topics - Cloud Development
- Location - Brooklyn, New York
- @chantalemmanuel
- Topics - Engineering, Startup/Entrepreneurship
- Location - Bay Area
- @wesley83
- Topics - MongoDB, Soft Skills
- Location - Austin, TX, USA
- @denisu81
- Topics - UX design
- Location - United States
- Topics - Pricing
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @EboniJDFreeman
- Topics - Intrapreneurship Opportunity Creation, Early Career Development, Accessibility, Intersectionality
- Location - Boulder, Colorado
- @osagaius
- Topics - React Native, Elixir
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @jrmygstn
- Topics - Designing a better experience, UI Design, Product Architecture, Diversity & Integration (not Inclusion)
- Location - Plano, Texas
- @this_is_jcg
- Topics - Accessibility/Usability, Digital Equity, Race and Technology, The Digital Divide, Inclusive Culture
- Location - Seattle, Washington / Dallas, Texas
- @AlfredKGlover
- Topics - Cloud Infrastructure
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @paladique
- Topics - Machine Learning, C#
- Location - Brooklyn, New York
- @ArlanWasHere
- Topics - Venture capital funding
- Location - West Hollywood, California
- @MoxieHampton
- Topics - Breaking Into Tech, Career Development, JavaScript, Microsoft SharePoint, Front End Development
- Location - Raleigh, North Carolina
- @shawnterahardy
- Topics - Community Development and Internet of Things; Civic / Gov Tech; Equity and Technology
- Location - St. Paul, Minnesota
- @quinntonharris
- Topics - Entrepreneurship
- Location - Bay Area, California
- @rubenharris
- Topics - Entrepreneurship, Startups
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @scotups
- Topics - Entrepreneurship, Startups, Node.js, GraphQL, Javascript
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @smhart1
- Topics - Tech Leadership, UX
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @Dashon_Hawkins
- Topics - Javascript, Node.js, React, ReactNative, JAMstack, Progressive Web Applications (PWA's), Headless CMS, Serverless, GraphQL, FaunaDB, Computational Thinking, Entrepeneurship, Fullstack Web Development, Startups, Business Credit Education, Diversity/Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Imposter Syndrome, Coding Bootcamps, Tech Leadearship, Mentorship, Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in Tech, WordPress, community building, personal brand building
- Location - Phoenix, Arizona (Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana)
- @superSGP
- Topics - Javascript, Code and Art, Errors
- Location - Brooklyn, New York
- @Kolor_Koded_101
- Topics - Data Science
- Location - Silicon Valley, California
- @ahobby9
- Topics - Tech/Data science applications in healthcare
- Location - Washington DC
- @asiahoe
- Topics - UX, Design for Good
- Location - New York, New York
- @nomadtechie
- Topics - JavaScript
- Location - Boston, Massa
- @benmvp
- Topics - UI Architecture, JavaScript, React
- Location - Pittsburg, California
- @jjjacksn
- Topics - API design, iOS
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @techgirl1908
- Topics - Automation
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @TeamRokeyaJ
- Topics - Cloud Development
- Location - Redmond, Washington
- @jaredjordan
- Topics - User Interface
- Location - Mountain View, California
- @jowanza
- Topics - Data Engineering, Apache Pulsar
- Location - Salt Lake City, Utah
- @EricaJoy
- Topics - Diversity
- Location - Oakland, California
- @adilrhymes
- Topics - Product
- Location - Los Angeles, California
- @brandon_kearns
- Topics - Career Development
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @blackgurltech
- Topics - Career Development, Skills Development, HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Angular, UX/UI, Team Leadership, Freelancing, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Developer Soft Skills
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @tariq_king
- Topics - Angular, AI in testing
- Location - Florida
- @KamilahZKiser
- Topics - VR Experience Design
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @slamare15
- Topics - Data Science
- Location - San Francisco, CA
- Topics - JavaScript
- Location - St. Louis, Missouri
- @samanthabretous
- Topics - Data Anaylitics, Crypto
- Location - Los Angeles, California
- @Carofine247
- Topics - React, Civil Hacking
- Location - United States
- @copasetickid
- Topics - Testing, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails
- Location - New York, New York
- @TirellMckinnon
- Topics - JavaScript
- Location - Charlotte, North Carolina
- @markovmickens
- Topics - Computer Science, Security, Machine Learning
- Location - Cambridge, Massachusetts
- @thatJeffNelson
- Topics - Technical business development
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @adekunleoduye
- Topics - Front End Tolling, Design Systems
- Location - Brooklyn, New York
- @omoseisreal
- Topics - Automation, iOS Development
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @WesOHaire
- Topics - Design, Diversity, Skills Development
- Location - California
- @mekkaokereke
- Topics - Digital Ecosystems
- Location - North California
- @thistimeitsmimi
- Topics - Data
- Location - Brooklyn, New York
- @losahor
- Topics - Startups, Leadership, Career Development.
- Location – Seattle, Washington
- @mastashake08
- Topics - Progressive web apps, Laravel, Vue, React and Tech Entrepreneurship
- Location - Louisville, Kentucky
- @delane
- Topics - Game Development
- Location - Los Angeles, California
- @Maxap
- Topics - Startups, Leadership, Career Development
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @TechWriterNinja
- Topics - Technical Writing, Content Design, UX Writing, Non-technical Tech Jobs, Blatino topics, Parenting, UX Design, Living Abroad, Atlassian, Agile
- Location - San Francisco Bay Area, California (willing to travel, too)
- @MomoUhOh
- Topics - UX Game Design
- Location - United States
- @waterproofheart
- Topics - React, Git/GitHub, Open Source
- Location - New York, New York
- @WyleshaRachell
- Topics - Angular
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @brandontroberts
- Topics - Angular
- Location - Alabama
- @denarfordrobin
- Topics: empirical research studying software developers in online communities (e.g., Stack Overflow, GitHub) and how they can support women, newcomers, and the Global South
- Location: Seattle, WA
- @mselyserobinson
- Topics: Switching Careers, Becoming an Entrepreneur in IT
- Location: Houston, Texas
- @CraigRodrigues
- Topics - Career Development
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @PatronusCode
- Topics - Machine Learning, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Career Development, FinTech, Harry Potter
- Location - Cleveland, Ohio
- @carlosrymer
- Topics - Engineering Management, Leadership, Building on the Cloud, Lean UX, Javascript
- Location - New York, New York
- @Cassandraoid
- Topics - Go, Open Source
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @rodneysampson
- Topics - Entrepreneurship, venture investment, startup ecosystem building, inclusion & racial equity
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @aaronksaunders
- Topics - web development, mobile development, training, entrepreneurship, startups
- Location - Washington DC
- @Mixtroz
- Topics - Start ups, Black in Tech, Pitching, Fundraising
- Location - Nashville, TN
- @lasean
- Topics - Computer Vision, IoT
- Location - Seattle, Washington
- @ericastanley
- Topics - Managing engineers
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @sharonsteed
- Topics - Empathy
- Location - USA
- @kstewart
- Topics - Building teams, Data Engineering
- Location - Seattle, Washington
- @Everette
- Topics - Entrepreneurship, Marketing
- Location - Los Angeles, California
- @rightincode
- Topics - Angular, Testing
- Location - Huntersville, North Carolina
- Topics - Angular
- Location - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- @ErinTeague
- Topics - VR, Product
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @ThehonorableAT(http://twitter.com/ThehonorableAT)
- Topics - Product Strategy, Innovation, Product Leadership
- Location - New York, NY
- @tiffalwaysfly
- Topics - Job search for Junior Devs, Coding Bootcamp, My Tech Journey
- Location - Dallas, Texas
- Topics - Front-end Web
- Location - Memphis, Tennessee
- @musicalwebdev
- Topics - Web Development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, Open Source, Side Projects, Transitioning Careers into Tech
- Location - Washington, DC
- @taraw
- Topics - Cloud Development
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @dr_nickiw
- Topics - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, K-16 CS Education, and K-12 Curriculum/Standards
- Location - Charlotte, North Carolina
- @KeshaWillz
- Topics - AWS, Facial recognition, JavaScript
- Location - Atlanta, Georgia
- @JemYoung
- Topics - FrontEnd, JavaScript, Code maintenance
- Location - San Francisco, California
- @OGtrilliams
- Topics - DEI, OpenStack, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, developer relations, mental health
- Location - New York
- @sour_bones
- Topics - Communitiy Advocacy, Workshops, Laravel, Lifecycle Development
- Location - Lusaka, Zambia
- @malgamves
- Topics - JavaScript, Vue, GraphQL, Community, Git, Tech Entrepreneurship
- Location - Lusaka, Zambia