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🤖 AI & The Future of Black Engineers

AI is transforming engineering careers, workflows, hiring, and leadership in real time.

This summer, /dev/color is bringing together engineering leaders, hiring decision-makers, practitioners, and community voices for a two-part virtual series exploring what these changes mean for Black engineers today and in the future.

Session 1 | June 25
Executive & Industry Perspective: How AI is Reshaping Engineering Work Inside Organizations

Featuring:
Ishvaraus Davis, Michael Edoror, Shavant Thomas, and Tiffine Koch

Community Voices:
Reign Nelson and B. Donald Harris

Session 2 | July 14
Career Storytelling & Interviewing in the AI Era

Featuring:
Oron Carty, Samir Ketema, Nicole L. Hollis, and Steven Platt

Community Voices:
Ryan Roberts and Dalvin Sejour

Together, these conversations will explore how AI is reshaping engineering systems, careers, hiring, and long-term professional growth.

Interested in joining conversations like these? Apply to become a /dev/color member today: devcolor.org/apply

/dev/color is excited to present our 2nd Annual Black Innovators Panel & Mixer as part of .

Join us for an evening bringing together NYC’s innovators, operators, founders, investors, and technologists shaping the future of tech and innovation. Whether you’re already part of the /dev/color community or curious about joining, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and build community together.

What to expect:
✨ Fireside chat with industry leaders
✨ Honest conversations about navigating local and global innovation ecosystems
✨ Networking with NYC’s vibrant tech community
✨ Light bites, drinks, and good vibes
✨ Learn more about /dev/color membership and community opportunities

Check out the incredible panel lineup, including our very own Olutosin Sonuyi. Huge shout-out to our New York Chapter Leads, Ademusoyo Awosika-Olumo, for hosting, and to Uzo Amuzie for moderating this year’s conversation.

Let’s celebrate resilience, innovation, and the power of community.

🔗 RSVP here at https://lnkd.in/gpqPXzvx

Ready to join the /dev/color community? Apply at devcolor.org/apply

There’s something powerful about bringing leadership communities together in one space. That’s why we’re excited to be part of the MLT20 National Conference this May.

Moments like this create real opportunity to:
• Build meaningful cross-community connections
• Exchange ideas and perspectives
• Strengthen the broader leadership ecosystem

We're looking forward to being in the room with leaders who are building what’s next. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect.

🔗Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/e5f69556-efa5-455e-9951-1c5745b728e8/websitePage:ef36a1c3-035e-4d3c-b264-ce09c544b7dc

Have you registered for the "Blackathon" yet? We're partnering on a virtual hackathon to bring together builders, creatives, technologists, and innovators working on bold projects and building practical solutions.

Register by April 22 to build, collaborate, and connect across the diaspora and beyond. 🏆 Prizes include $5,000+ in cash and additional prizes across the "Coding with AI" or "Technology Solutions" tracks. We're thrilled to partner with , , Algorythm and on this innovative, one day event.

🔗Register here: https://luma.com/v7uc32hk

We’re excited to welcome the 2026 /dev/color Member Council! 🎉

This group will serve as thought partners and sounding boards for /dev/color staff from March to November 2026. Representing a diverse range of profiles and backgrounds, they ensure the member voice is front and center in shaping programs, initiatives, and key decisions.

Shoutout to our 2026 Member Council: Anthony Culver, Anthony Diké, Alexandra Williams, Ariana Davis, Ben Makusha, Cynthia Welinga, Kayla Broomfield, Malik Felix, Michael Morgan, Michaela Lewis, Phoenix Jay, Quiondryia Gee, Ryan Roberts, and Sydney Smith. We're excited to see these amazing leaders in action! 👏🏾

👉🏾 Interested in seeing what the council will do this year? Join as a member and be part of the conversation. 🔗devcolor.org/apply