Pitch Day Check-In & Badge Pick up - Pitch Eliminations Attendees Only (Pitch Finalists, Corporate VIP & All-Access Tickets Only)
13:00 - 17:00
Check-In and Badge Pick up for Pitch Elimination Attendees only. All other Badge Pick-up and Check-In begins on Tuesday, April 21. See Schedule for different Ticket Tier Badge Pick-up times.
Where
The Box Office @ The Deluxe Theatre - 3303 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020
18:30
An evening with Founders - A networking event for Founders (open to Founders in all ticket tiers)
18:30 - 21:30
After the Pitch competition, Founders meet up for an evening of networking & Connections (open to Founders in all ticket tiers)
Networking Events, Happy Hours & Parties
Startups, Founders & Entrepreneurship
Where
69 Lounge Houston - 5219 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007
Day 2
April 21, 2026
09:30
Workshop Registration/Badge Pick up (Corporate VIP & All-Access Tickets Only)
09:30 - 17:00
Registration Hours Open for Corporate VIP & All-Access tickets (Workshop Attendees.)
Where
The BIT Registration Desk @ The Ion Houston, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
15:00
General Registration/Badge Pick up (All-Attendees)
15:00 - 17:30
All Attendees Badge Pickup/Registration.
Note: Only Attendees with Corporate VIP and All-Access tickets will be given admission into the Workshops.
Where
The BIT Registration Desk @ The Ion Houston, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
18:30
Welcome to Black Is Tech 2026: A networking & Happy Hour Experience (All Attendees)
18:30 - 22:00
Join us as we officially welcome Attendees to Black Is Tech Conference 2026. This will be an evening of networking & connections for all attendees as we launch the 2026 edition of Black Is Tech.
Networking Events, Happy Hours & Parties
Where
Provare Houston - 5102 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007
Day 3
April 22, 2026
09:00
General Registration/Badge Pick up (All-Attendees)
09:00 - 17:00
Where
The BIT Registration Desk @ The Ion Houston - 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
An evening of elegance with curated Fine Dining, drinks, great music and a lot of connections. This event is only for All-Access ticket tier holders & speakers. Dress code: Dress to Impress recommended : Cocktail, Business Casual.
Networking Events, Happy Hours & Parties
Where
Venue TBA to All-Access Ticket Holders & Speakers
Day 4
April 23, 2026
09:30
General Registration/Badge Pick up (All-Attendees)
09:30 - 16:30
Check-In and Badge Pick up for all Attendees.
Where
The BIT Registration Desk @ The Ion Houston - 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
18:00
The ReMarkable Table: A Happy Hour, Dinner Party & Late Night Social
18:00 - 23:59
Join us on Thursday as we partner with ReMarkable Affairs for a curated experience that transitions from Happy Hour to Dinner to Late Night Social.
Expect a refined atmosphere, great music, and a room full of guests who understand the assignment.
Dress Code: Cocktail Chic.
RSVP: https://posh.vip/e/the-remarkable-table-dinner-party-social
General Registration/Badge Pick up (All-Attendees)
10:00 - 15:30
Expo Day Check-In and Badge Pickup
Where
The BIT Registration Desk @ The Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77010
11:00
Career Day 2 (Expo Day featuring Recruiting Companies, Startup Showcases & Intentional Networking) - Open to All Attendees
11:00 - 17:00
The Last day of Black Is Tech Conference closes with an Expo featuring Recruiting Companies, Startup Showcases & The Mixle Networking Area for Intentional Networking. (Open to all Attendees)
Career Development
Where
The Marriott Marquis - 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77010
19:00
The Official Black Is Tech 2026 Closing Party
19:00 - 22:00
Let's close out Black Is Tech 2026 with a party like no other.
Networking Events, Happy Hours & Parties
Where
Monroe Houston - 2600 Travis St. Ste 100, Houston, TX 77006