6PM in Houston | Your Exclusive Tech Networking Event - AfroTech
Houston, this one is for the builders.
6PM in Houston is a night built for one thing: meeting the people you should already know. Founders, engineers, security pros, creators, operators, and anyone making their next move, all in one room at The Podium at Porsche River Oaks.
This is networking first. Your host keeps the night moving from doors to close, we hear one short panel with builders from our community, and then Cultur FM takes over with a private recorded set while you keep connecting.
MEET YOUR MATCH
We're using ORE to pair you with someone in the room worth knowing: a business match, a partner, a collaborator, or your next hire. Join now so your matches are ready when you arrive: www.orenow.com/invite/6pm-in-houston?c=FQR35 (event code FQR35). It takes about 3 minutes.
In town for AfroTech week? This is your Friday night. Live in Houston? This is your chance to meet everyone who just flew in.
THE NIGHT
6:00 PM | Doors open and check-in. Finish your ORE questions if you haven't yet
7:00 PM | Early Bird entry closes. Welcome from your host
7:10 PM | Panel, moderated by your host
7:45 PM | ORE Activation: meet your match
8:15 PM | Private recorded set by Cultur FM. Networking until close
9:00 PM | Networking continues
THE PANEL
Moderated by Anthony Antoine, Main Anchor, KRIV FOX 26 Houston.
Dr. Obianuju Okafor, PhD, R&D Software Engineer at Microsoft, where she leads frontend development. She previously worked at IBM, Salesforce, and UT Austin, and builds user-centered AI systems while championing underrepresented groups in tech.
Dr. Christine Izuakor, PhD, CISSP, Founder and CEO of Rauk AI and a venture investor. She was the youngest person and first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in security engineering, and is a former Fortune 100 executive and professor.
Prince Crentsil, M.S., Senior AI Solution Advisor at Microsoft, helping enterprises turn AI strategy into business impact. Founder of Jama! Brunch, he brings expertise in event production, brand storytelling, and community building.s
HOW ENTRY WORKS
Early Bird: the first 200 RSVPs get in free when you arrive by 7:00 PM.
General Admission: $25.
Last Call: $35 once General Admission sells out.
VIP Table: 18 spots at $150, with a bottle of champagne and a ChòpnBlọk sampler box at your table.
Have your Luma QR code ready at check-in.
WHAT TO BRING
Your LinkedIn QR code, a one-line answer to "what are you working on?", and one person you think should be in the room.
HOSTED BY
Hacker Proof HQ x Cultur FM x LikeAPrince x Infinate Talent x It's Litt! Partnerships
Supported by Emage Tech
GOOD TO KNOW
[21+ to drink with valid ID.]
This event will be photographed and filmed, including Cultur FM's recorded set. By attending, you agree to appear in event content.
Questions? Reach us at info@hackerproofhq.com.
Daniel, Founder, Hacker Proof HQ