2024 End-of-Year Wrap

As 2024 approaches its close, we reflect on an incredible year dedicated to fostering community, connection and career growth. We’ve strengthened our network and made strides in building an equitable and inclusive Australian Tech landscape. Here’s a look back at what we’ve accomplished this year.

Community Growth

We welcomed 284 new members to the BIT Aus network strengthening our desire to create positive change and expanding our mission to connect professionals, entrepreneurs, and students passionate about Tech.

Event Highlights

MELBOURNE

Feb: Networking mixer collabo with Black Professionals Mingle

Mar: Women in Tech: Building a World Equity @ AWS

July: Demystifying AI: From Machine Learning Basics to real-world applications

Oct: Afroprenuer Summit Melbourne: Panel discussion on how entrepreneurs can leverage Technology?

Aug & Nov: Professional networking mixers

PERTH

May: Cyber West Summit - Chapter leads Prue & Alladean were speakers?

We couldn’t have achieved any of this without you our passionate members. Thank you to Incubate Foundation Inc. , Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Black Professionals Mingle for your partnership!?

BIT Aus Tech Talks Podcast

Season 2 featured diverse career stories from Entrepreneurs, Founders, and a Chief Information Officer to Computational Chemistry, Data Analytics, and Cyber Security Experts.

Special thanks to our guests, including Nutifafa Oforikumah , Prudence Jofirisi , Josef Oduwo , Victor Olet , Christine Mudavanhu , Luli Adeyemo and Sarah Agboola , for showcasing how tech careers can flourish without traditional computing degrees.

?? Catchup on the Episodes on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48kR72aB2OsT13g3pxeV8z?si=8b95e26d9e014898?

Looking Ahead to 2025

The year ahead is full of promise! BIT Aus is committed to:

• Expanding our network to reach more professionals and students across the country.
• Forge partnerships that connect members to Tech leaders
• Showcasing our talented member's skills in their various roles?
• Celebrate the incredible achievements of our talented community

We invite you to use our social media platforms to stay engaged, share ideas, and continue being part of the community.?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlacksInTechAustralia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bit_australia/

We wish you a restful festive season and a bright start to 2025!