BFUTR 2025 is the largest gathering of Black tech professionals in the world, hosted by Obsidi®. The summit brings together leaders, innovators, and professionals for two days of networking, skill-building, career opportunities, and cultural celebration.

Dates: November 6–7, 2025 Location: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON, Canada The International Centre will host all activities, including the BFUTR Marketplace, Main Stage keynotes, Partner Lounges, Executive Lounge, Turn Up! events, and the After Party Concert.

Register directly through the official website: www.bfutr.com. Choose the pass that fits your goals: Summit Only, Summit + After Party, or Executive + After Party.

Summit Only Pass:

• BFUTR Marketplace Entry
• Partner Lounge Access
• Select Networking Events
• Community Networking Opportunities
• BFUTR Turn Up! Mixer'
• Immersive Experience Areas

Main Stage Summit Pass:

• Main Stage access to Headliners by:
  • Bozoma Saint John (Marketing Executive & Brand Icon)
  • Dan Schulman (Former CEO, PayPal)
• Exclusive Giveaways, Meetups, & Perks
• Headliner Presentations
• All Summit Only Pass Perks

Executive Summit Pass:

• Executive Networking Breakfast
• Main Stage Priority Executive Seating
• Closed-Door Headliner Speaker Access
  • Dan Schulman (Former CEO, PayPal)​
• Executive Lounge Access
• Access Executive Only Events
• All Main Stage Summit Pass perks

A vibrant, curated space with 45+ hiring companies, tech demos, giveaways, and live activations. This is where professionals connect with recruiters, startups, and global brands.

Speaker selections are made on a rolling basis. If you are selected, you will receive a direct invitation to participate in a panel or session. If you have not received an invitation by October 15, 2025, this means we have reached full capacity and are unable to accommodate additional speakers for this season. While we may reach out regarding future Obsidi® events, please note that there is no guarantee of a speaking opportunity.

Bozoma Saint John (Brand Marketing Executive)

Bozoma “Boz” Saint John is a cultural icon and marketing executive. Her trailblazing career spans C-suites at Netflix, Uber, Apple Music, and PepsiCo, where she led with authenticity, storytelling, and cultural fluency. In an exciting new chapter, Bozoma has taken her fierce personality and unmatched flair to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as a full-time cast member and has launched Eve by Boz, a hair and hair care line created to revolutionize the hair extension industry with a unique approach that blends cultural authenticity and premium quality. Whether at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference or shaping strategies for influential brands, Boz brings vision, charisma, and power. Her memoir, The Urgent Life, explores resilience, loss, and reinvention—a must-read for navigating life and leadership.

Dan Schulman (Former CEO, PayPal)

Dan Schulman is a fintech visionary committed to leveraging technology for financial inclusion. With a career in leadership roles at PayPal, American Express, and Priceline, he has championed the democratization of financial services. At PayPal, he led initiatives to expand digital payments access for underserved communities, prioritizing financial health. His leadership has garnered accolades like Fortune’s Top 20 Businesspersons of the Year and a position on Glassdoor’s Top 50 CEOs list. Outside work, Dan advocates for social impact as a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s Steering Committee on Financial Inclusion. A martial arts enthusiast, he brings discipline to all his endeavors. In this keynote, he’ll explore how AI and automation are reshaping how we work, get paid, and build wealth—and what it will take to ensure no one is left behind. Full lineup can be found on www.bfutr.com.

Doors open at 8:00 AM. Keynotes start by 9:30 AM each day. Arrive early to grab breakfast and network.

Come as you are—but business casual is encouraged for daytime events. Feel free to show up and show out at the After Party.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from on-site vendors. Executive Pass holders will have catered meals included.

Yes. Passes can be transferred to someone else through your Pass Wallet. Details are in your registration email.

The International Centre is accessible via:

• GO Train (Malton Station)
• Public transit
• Taxi and rideshare apps
• On-site parking available

We do not provide invitation letters for visa applications. Please check with your local Canadian embassy for entry requirements.

Yes. We’ve partnered with top hotels offering discounted BFUTR rates. Visit our Lodging & Travel Page for more info.

We offer sponsorship and exhibitor packages for brands looking to connect with our 20,000+ attendees. Reach out via the Partner With Us page.

Mention the sessions that align with your role, goals for learning and networking, cost breakdown, and a plan to share insights with your team afterward.

Attending BFUTR can improve employee retention, boost DEI outcomes, spark innovation, and drive team growth through new partnerships and hiring connections.

It’s a relaxed networking event happening after the summit programming. It’s where real convos, connections, and collaborations happen—think music, cocktails, and good energy.

Premium seating, exclusive networking with execs and speakers, concierge support, and meals tailored to top-tier attendees.

Yes. Executive Pass holders may be invited to closed-door conversations, fireside chats, or partner-led roundtables.

Yes. The event will be documented. Be camera-ready—and feel free to share your experience with #BFUTR2025.

Yes. The venue is fully accessible. Please email us in advance if you have specific accommodation needs.

Yes. The Summit Only Pass gives you access to both full days of programming.

Yes. You can update your registration info through your BFUTR Pass Wallet.

Absolutely. Group packages and corporate bundles are available. Reach out to events@obsidi.com for details.

Expect bold, future-focused talks, startup showcases, big tech panels, and fireside chats on everything from funding to leadership.

Yes. Download the Obsidi® app for your schedule, speaker alerts, venue map, and networking features.

Your pass, government-issued ID, fully charged device, business cards (optional), and your best energy.

We are not accepting general volunteer applications at this time.

Yes! Students are welcome. The content is especially valuable for recent grads, career switchers, and young professionals.

Your BFUTR Pass Wallet will be emailed to you. You’ll be able to view, download, and transfer your passes.

Yes! The Marketplace will feature tech brands, service providers, and pop-up shops from Black-owned businesses.

Plan your schedule in advance using the app. Build in time to explore the lounges and don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to someone new.

All speakers will be listed on www.bfutr.com and the Obsidi app. Follow @joinobsidi for the latest drops! Reach out to us at events@bptn.com or explore the official site at www.bfutr.com for the latest news, updates, and speaker drops. Let’s build, connect, and create the future—together.

Yes. You can transfer your pass by accessing your BFUTR Pass Wallet. Your BFUTR Pass Wallet login details can be found on your BFUTR confirmation email. From there you can see all your BFUTR passes and transfer any passes to another person’s email address. Click HERE for Transfer Guide