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The Conference

June 19-20, 2026 • Chicago, IL

Building Our Own Table. Juneteenth Conference returns in 2026 with two days of curated sessions across engineering, data, security, entrepreneurship, and tech leadership.

Dates June 19–20, 2026
Location Chicago, IL
Sessions 20 curated talks
Format In-person
Keynote Speaker

Madison Butler

Unapologetic advocate for authenticity and psychological safety. Featured in The New York Times, WSJ, and Rolling Stone. Author of Let Them See You (Fall 2025). LinkedIn Top Black Voice.

What to Expect

Technical Depth

Sessions spanning engineering, data science, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud architecture.

Leadership

Candid conversations about navigating tech as a Black professional, building teams, and scaling careers.

Entrepreneurship

Founders sharing real stories about building companies, raising capital, and creating opportunity.

Community

Networking with 2,500+ members of the JuneteenthConf community — professionals, students, and allies.