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Atila House - AfroFuturism

Hosted by Atila Tech & 4 others
 
 
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Kitchener, Canada
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About Event

​Atila is hosting a series of events exploring the collaboration of African history and culture with futuristic technologies like, blockchain and AI to create a better and more optimistic future for Africa and the whole world. Allies are welcome!

​These series of events will take place during the ETHGlobal Waterloo blockchain hackathon.

​The event venue will be shared with approved guests. The location is a 7 minutes drive and 20 minutes bus ride from Lazaridis Business School, the main hackathon venue.

​This event is in partnership with:

  1. ​Afropolitan

  2. ​Waterloo African Student's Association

  3. ​Waterloo Blockchain Club

  4. ​Waterloo Data Science Club

  5. ​Western African Student's Student's Association

  6. ​Western Black Student's Association

  7. ​Black Students of Laziridis

  8. ​DigiMillenials and AfroNights in KW

  9. ​Potter's House Royals

  10. ​ETHGlobal

​There are multiple events happening. Please sign up for the events which are most relevant to you. You can sign up for 1 or as many as you wish.

​All events are free!


​Private Dinner - Wednesday, June 21st, and Thursday, June 22nd, 6 PM

​A private invite-only dinner with Atila House residents, sponsors, community partners, and invited guests.

​Join us for fun evenings of good food and good conversation.


​Hackathon Lunch and Learn Workshop - Friday, June 23rd, 12 PM

​A workshop covering everything you need to know for the ETHGlobal Waterloo hackathon including details on a special Hackathon between Afropolitan and Near.


​AfroFuturism - Friday, June, 23rd and Saturday, June 24th, 6 PM

​Afrofuturism is a session exploring and celebrating the intersection of African history and the African Future.

​This is a collaborative event between tech clubs and Black and African Student Association clubs.

​Agenda: https://atilatech.notion.site/AfroFuture-Friday-June-23-and-Saturday-June-24-6-PM-ad2f263aa9fd4cada88daf0b45389ac1?pvs=4