Afrotech Austin 2022: Tech Conference Highlights at The Contemporary
Afrotech returned to Austin, Texas in 2022, bringing together Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and tech innovators for two days of inspiration, education, and networking. This event recap video, produced for Shopify.com, captures the dynamic energy and community spirit that defines the Afrotech experience.
Filmed entirely on location at The Contemporary Austin, a stunning modern venue that provided the perfect backdrop for this premier tech conference, the video presents a fast-paced visual journey through the event. Set to an upbeat music track with quick cuts that mirror the conference's energetic pace, the b-roll montage showcases every facet of the Afrotech experience.
The footage highlights attendees fully engaged with prominent speakers sharing insights on technology, entrepreneurship, innovation, and career advancement. Between sessions, participants asked thoughtful questions, networked with colleagues and potential collaborators, explored booths offering free gifts and company swag, and built meaningful connections that extend far beyond the two-day event.
Afrotech has established itself as a crucial gathering for Black professionals in the technology sector, creating space for representation, opportunity, and celebration in an industry working toward greater diversity and inclusion. The conference brings together established leaders, emerging talent, and companies committed to building more equitable tech ecosystems.
This Shopify-commissioned video serves as both event documentation and promotional content, demonstrating the value and impact of investing in diverse tech communities. The visual storytelling captures authentic moments of learning, connection, and joy—the elements that make Afrotech more than just a conference, but a movement.
Perfect for tech professionals, diversity and inclusion advocates, event planners seeking inspiration, companies interested in sponsoring inclusive tech events, and anyone passionate about representation in technology and entrepreneurship. The video celebrates community, innovation, and the power of bringing people together around shared goals and values.

