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- BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit returns to The International Centre, uniting leaders to shape innovation, equity, and the future of work.
- Program features 100+ speakers including Bozoma Saint John and Dan Schulman, with panels, workshops, and real-time networking opportunities.
- Summit anchors Black Tech Week North, supporting Mississauga’s economic growth through IDEA Mississauga and the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance.
Global Tech Event Celebrates Black and Allied Excellence, Draws Over 20,000 Attendees
Mississauga, ON — The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit, presented by TD and powered by Obsidi®, is set to return to The International Centre in Mississauga from November 6–7, 2025. With over 20,000+ attendees expected, it remains the world’s largest tech summit celebrating Black and allied excellence, driving global conversations on innovation, equity, and the future of work.
Backed by Visit Mississauga, the official destination marketing organization for the city, this year’s summit embraces the bold theme: “The New World of Work”—spotlighting how Black tech professionals and allies are navigating and shaping the rapid changes brought on by AI, automation, and evolving workplace dynamics.
This year’s speaker lineup includes tech luminaries such as Bozoma Saint John, former Netflix Chief Marketing Officer, and Dan Schulman, CEO of Verizon. With more than 100 speakers, the summit promises executive panels, curated workshops, real-time networking, and deep engagement for entrepreneurs, talent, and ecosystem builders alike.
Tech Meets Tourism: Mississauga’s Strategic Role
According to Visit Mississauga, BFUTR is not just a tech summit—it’s an economic driver.
“By connecting businesses with local talent in the tech sector, this summit also positions Mississauga as a centre for economic growth and local tech,” said Visit Mississauga in a statement.
The event also supports Mississauga’s broader economic development goals through IDEA Mississauga, the city’s innovation hub. In collaboration with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA), IDEA will host a panel on “Building Future-Proof Tech Careers,” addressing trends, required skill sets, and inclusive opportunities in Canada’s evolving digital economy. Both organizations will also host a booth offering resources, mentorship, and activations aimed at empowering entrepreneurs.
Beyond Mississauga: Black Tech Week North
BFUTR 2025 is the headline event of Black Tech Week North (BTWN), a national initiative running November 3–7 across Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. With a BFUTR pass, attendees can also participate in local BTWN events showcasing regional tech ecosystems and the leaders advancing equity and excellence in tech.
Get Involved
- Where: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
- When: November 6–7, 2025
- How: Get your pass at bfutr.ca
- Cost: BFUTR passes include free access to BTWN events in five major cities
Whether you’re a tech founder, investor, creative, or ally—BFUTR 2025 is your opportunity to connect with a global community driving meaningful change. From C-suite fireside chats to grassroots entrepreneur spotlights, the summit creates a vital platform for Black voices in the innovation economy.
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Alwin Marshall-Squire is the Editor-in-Chief of S-Q Publications Inc., overseeing editorial strategy for GTA Weekly, GTA Today, and Vision Newspaper. He leads the publications’ mission to deliver bold, original journalism focused on the people and communities of the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, and the global Caribbean diaspora.
Also writes for GTA Weekly and GTA Today.
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