Flagship Tech Event, Roadmap to Billions Conference Returns to NYC

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Published by Gugulethu Nxumalo at May 12, 2025

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Founders, funders, and technologists, mark your calendars. The 9th Annual Roadmap to Billions Conference, a premier tech gathering for Black women entrepreneurs, is heading to Microsoft’s NYC headquarters.

Organised by Black Women Talk Tech, this highly anticipated event returns with fresh energy and a new location in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, signalling a powerful new chapter for the movement.

After three impactful years in Brooklyn, this year’s conference will be held at Microsoft’s Times Square location. The two-day event (May 15-16) is designed to unite more than 500 innovators for an immersive experience filled with learning, networking, and business growth. Roadmap to Billions is not just another tech conference; it is the only one created by Black women tech founders specifically for Black women tech founders and the people who champion their success.

This year’s conference underscores BWTT’s mission to amplify Black women’s voices in the tech ecosystem and accelerate access to capital and resources. Co-Founder Esosa Johnson emphasized that the move to a more central and visible location reflects the growing influence of Black women in technology. At a time when their voices and ventures face increasing challenges, Johnson explained that Roadmap to Billions remains a protected and intentional space where founders can build boldly and lead collectively.

The 2025 edition of Roadmap to Billions

The 2025 edition of Roadmap to Billions will feature a robust programming lineup. Attendees can expect expert-led workshops offering actionable business strategies, interactive breakout sessions focused on innovation and collaboration. Moreover, targeted networking opportunities designed to connect founders with technical resources and industry leaders will be available at the conference.

The event also includes direct access to investors who are actively funding Black women-led ventures. An exclusive Founders Retreat will provide a wellness experience to help entrepreneurs recharge through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions. Strategic partners will be on-site, offering tailored support and tools for Black women in tech.

The 2025 conference will feature an impressive slate of speakers, including Kunbi Tinuoye, Founder of UrbanGeekz. Antonia Dean, Principal at Black Ops VC will also speak. Tricia Taitt, CEO of FinCore; Lenore Champagne Beirne, Founder and Managing Partner at Bright Ventures; Victoria Yampolsky, Founder and CEO of Curastory; Dominique Aubry, Principal and CEO of Beacon Insights; Saydeah Howard, Managing Partner at Cherryrock Capital; and Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey, CEO and Founder of Mother AI. More speakers will be announced in the lead-up to the event.

Free Promo Code

To mark its ninth anniversary, Black Women Talk Tech is offering a limited-time ticket promotion. Attendees can still use the promo code RTB99 to secure their in-person tickets for just $99. Thus making the event more accessible to early-stage founders and emerging innovators.

Since launching in 2017, Roadmap to Billions has supported over 10,000 attendees and produced dozens of pitch competition winners. Moreover, it has helped generate nearly $30 million in venture capital for Black women-led businesses. What began as a bold idea has evolved into a nationwide movement that continues to elevate Black women.

Whether you are a founder looking to scale, an investor seeking dynamic opportunities, or a professional committed to equity in tech, Roadmap to Billions 2025 offers a space to connect with a thriving ecosystem and be part of shaping the future of innovation. Registration is now open at www.roadmaptobillions.co.

About Black Women Talk Tech

Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech entrepreneurs committed to identifying, supporting, and uplifting Black women-led technology ventures. Since its founding in 2017, BWTT has been instrumental in driving funding access, visibility, and support for one of the most underrepresented groups in tech.

Main image: Attendees at Roadmap to Billions