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AfroTech Week 2024 welcomes The Spaces House: An Experience, a dynamic three-day event hosted by ChurchSpace and The Us Space, in partnership with 1863 Ventures. Get ready for a 3-day, dope interactive vibe like no other! The Spaces House: An Experience 2024* is the ultimate destination for networking, collaboration, and inspiration during AfroTech Week. Powered by visionary Black women founders, LaGina Harris (CEO of The Us Space) and Day Edwards (CEO of ChurchSpace), this event blends founder readiness, corporate baddie training, and authentic rejuvenation with a focus on inclusive innovation and resiliency. Attendees will dive into sessions designed to spark real connections and empower them with tools for scaling their impact. From immersive workshops to pitch competitions and intimate founder storytelling, The Spaces House is where growth and community come together to redefine the future of business.
About the Hosts and Sponsor:
- The Us Space: Known for innovating space solutions for the future of work, The Us Space is focused on supporting the growth and pivoting of businesses, especially those launched by the world's fastest-growing entrepreneurial demographics. Beyond just workspaces, The Us Space provides continuing education, thought leadership, and resources to ensure founders have the ongoing support they need for long-term success.
- ChurchSpace: Specializing in transforming underutilized spaces, ChurchSpace offers a marketplace for space sharing and local experiences, connecting communities to locations that inspire memorable moments. From church buildings to community spaces, ChurchSpace fosters connections through events that bring neighborhoods together, creating spaces that feel like extensions of the community itself.
Event Highlights
Day 1: Thursday, November 14th
The Spaces House begins with an energizing Coffee Bar & Networking, hosted by HawtHouse Coffee. Attendees meet and mingle, laying the groundwork for the day’s agenda. Morning panels, including Powerful Partnerships, dive into the role of strategic alliances in business growth, while Building Sustainable Brands focuses on brand resilience and customer loyalty in competitive markets. A Lunch and Learn session with Allison Arnett provides aspiring authors a roadmap for transforming thought leadership into published work.
In the afternoon, the Pitch Competition powered by 1863 Ventures offers entrepreneurs a stage to present their game-changing ideas. Attendees can later unwind with Chocolate Mindfulness, an indulgent sensory experience that blends relaxation with mindful eating.
Evening Highlight: The Mic is Hot – Founders Stories at Night
Hosted by LaGina R. Harris, this storytelling session invites founders to share their journeys in an unfiltered setting. Sponsored by The Us Space, The Mic is Hot is an evening filled with inspiration and connection, with a prize awarded to the night’s best story.
Day 2: Friday, November 15th
Friday begins with more networking over coffee, followed by a morning wellness session in the Entrepreneur Zen Den, which promotes mental and physical balance for the day. Panels cover diverse topics from enhancing user experience with technology to the role of on-demand production. Day Edwards hosts Breaking Barriers for Women in Tech, where leading women share insights on navigating and innovating in the tech industry.
The afternoon features a collaborative Pitch for Space Competition, co-hosted by ChurchSpace and The Us Space. This unique competition offers community organizers and creatives a chance to win complimentary booking time in event spaces designed to bring their ideas to life.
A lively Night-Time Bar & DJ Set, complete with a singles mixer, rounds out the day. Hosted by Tera Roberson Stidum, this evening provides an opportunity for attendees to unwind and connect through music and conversation.
Day 3: Saturday, November 16th
The final day begins with Coffee & Conversation and a morning session led by Aalia Al Barwani on Reprogramming Self-Perception, an exploration of self-identity and its impact on success in tech.
Key sessions include:
- Scaling Your Business with Tech: Moderated by LaGina R. Harris, this fireside chat explores the ways tech solutions can drive community-focused growth and streamline business operations.
- Conquering Founder Burnout: Presented by LaShasta Bell and Jenai Tidwell, this workshop offers proactive strategies for managing mental and physical well-being as an entrepreneur.
The event concludes with a Closing Panel on the Future of Women in Tech, led by Day Edwards and Damyanna Cooke, reflecting on key insights and envisioning the future of women-led tech initiatives.
As The Spaces House wraps up with a farewell networking session, attendees leave with meaningful connections, fresh perspectives, and strategies to empower their businesses and communities. Hosted by leaders who are redefining how spaces are utilized, this event celebrates innovation, transformation, and the strength of community.
To RSVP for *The Spaces House: An Experience 2024* for free, [click here](https://events.