DESCRIPTION Tech Solutions to Tech's Diversity Problems! Do you think diversity in tech is a problem? Do have an idea or want to explore tech solutions to hack bias in the workforce while being mentored and networking with startup experts and VCs? We want to help you succeed, with mentors such as: KaporContinue reading "Startup Weekend Oakland: Hacking Bias"

TechEquity Collaborative Local Ballot Measure Info Night   Join us to learn about this November's ballot measures most relevant to equitable tech growth in Oakland. We at The TechEquity Collaborative believe if we're to build an inclusive and sustainable tech ecosystem in Oakland, it's crucial that the tech community be informed and engaged in localContinue reading "Oakland Tech Equity Collaborative"

We're​ ​in​ ​the​ ​midst​ ​of​ ​another​ ​year​ ​of​ ​powerful​ ​Black​ ​activism​ ​during​ ​this,​ ​the​ ​50th Anniversary​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Black​ ​Panther​ ​Party.​ ​The​ ​second​ ​annual​ ​​Oakland​ ​Summit​ ​on Blacks​ ​in​ ​Tech​​ ​will​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​how​ ​Black​ ​employees​ ​of​ ​tech​ ​companies​ ​can​ ​best​ ​harness individual​ ​and​ ​collective​ ​power​ ​to​ ​make​ ​beneficial​ ​change.​ ​Join​ ​us​ ​for​ ​three​ ​strategy-​ ​and tactic-filled​ ​sessions.​ ​Get​ ​your​ ​life​ ​and​ ​help​ ​others​ ​get​ ​theirs.

  DESCRIPTION How can technology be used to combat systemic violence in our communities? Join the Real Future team as we talk about the pitfalls and potential of technology trying to solve for safe cities. We’ll talk about social platforms like Nextdoor, and new solutions such as Concrn, an app that dispatches trained responders, insteadContinue reading "Real Future Lab: Hacking against Violence"

    Description The complex intersectionalities of the Latinx (La-teen-ex) population in the U.S. coupled with their increasing technology consumption make this ethnic group one of the most misunderstood, yet powerful communities of our time. By 2060, over a quarter of the entire U.S. population will be Latinx - that’s about 119MM people - representing over a trillionContinue reading "Startup Weekend Oakland – Latinx Tech Edition"

    DESCRIPTION We invite you to come out to the newly opened Kapor Center and learn about Qeyno's 2017 plans.  What are we up to?  Learn more about UbuntuHack, Tech EQuity Week and Moonshot.  We look forward to seeing you there!

    NOVEMBER 10, 2016 | 7PM - 9PM   Join us as we celebrate 15 years of  Recognizing those who are shaping the promise of the next generation of STEM innovators. Moderated by KTVU-2 Reporter Paul Chambers VIP Reception: 6pm - 7pm Event & Reception: 7pm - 9pm RSVP By October 31 Event ticket: $100Continue reading "2016 Fairness Matters Forum"

Join The Emma Bowen Foundation at the Kapor Center for Social Impact Monday, November 14th, 2016, 4 PM - 7 PM Do you want to work in an organization where you feel valued? Can you bring your authentic self to the workplace? Any organization will tell you that people are the most valuable asset theyContinue reading "Where to Start Your Career and How to Thrive"

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-future-fair-tickets-27393003210 Join the Real Future team, including Fusion’s Editor-at-Large Alexis Madrigal, for creative conversations about how technology is changing our lives. For our second annual fair we are taking over the Oakland Museum of California, with experiential gems like our Fusion VR project Mars 2030, and our Meme Gallery. We open theContinue reading "Real Future Fair"

Sign up here: https://nvite.com/GetyourPitchon/c4b2 The UNCF HBCU Innovation Summit cohort is stopping through Kapor Center for Social Impact during their San Fran Bay Area Journey! ...so...Are you ready to watch the 2016 UNCF HBCU Innovation Summit Fellows, "Get their Pitch on? " Join us for a night of innovation and good times. And most importantly, toContinue reading "UNCF HBCU Innovation Summit: Get Your Pitch On"