Afrotech 2022 Austin Vlog | LARGEST Black Tech Conference

[@ew9830]

Sis you just don't know your videos have been getting me through my work days. I'm over here telling my coworker how I'm plotting my escape from wealth management & about to pivot into tech

[@Lissaleggz]

I’m going to make sure I go to AFRO tech next year

[@jelanah_]

yess you should!!

[@uhleaseayah]

This is the best vlog I've seen of the conference. So excited to go out there this year!!

[@jelanah_]

Awww thank you! Excited for you 🤍

[@uhleaseayah]

@@jelanah_ are you going this year?

[@jelanah_]

@AliciaTyndale yep!

[@brownbabecc]

Love this! you’re beautiful 😍 I must attend Afrotech one year! but i agree about the note apps it’s limited but it’s hilarious he was the one who worked on it 😂

[@jelanah_]

Thank you 🥹🤍 & yes girl like how awkward 😂😂😂

[@illuminousone]

Going to Afrotech 23 for the first time! This video was helpful!

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

Looks super cool! Thanks for sharing!!

[@reneeoppong2390]

I definitely need to be at Afrotech next year!!

[@mchelseanicholeu]

I’m going this year! So excited to go ❤

[@mchelseanicholeu]

And just subscribed 🎉

[@TechTualChatter]

Dope video definitely deserves more views!!

[@mc.2638]

Good and detailed vlog, this helped as I'm looking to attend. If you go this year please vlog again!

[@jelanah_]

Will do 🩷

[@lovechild1024]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@user-gc8yn7vj5c]

The note app story was hilarious🤣🤣🤣

[@jelanah_]

better luck this year 😂😂

[@mikewilson9236]

Great AFROTECH video

[@jelanah_]

Thank you ☺️

[@mikewilson9236]

@@jelanah_ hopefully your in Houston nov

[@claydesouza8823]

Best VLOG out of all of @afrotech! Morgan DeBaun would be proud.

[@MsHumbleStar25]

I plan on going next year, which ticket level did you get? what was included in your level ticket? I was considering ticket levels from Corporate Admission and above, what would you suggest to get the full experience? Which hotels are closest to the event? Would you recommend renting a car?

[@jelanah_]

I would recommend getting the least expensive option. Having corporate didn’t do anything for me besides having access to the welcome reception on Sunday which a lot of people aren’t even in town yet for lol

[@ptaylor6681]

You are so right about Notes! Good thing you weren't looking for a job....LOL

[@jelanah_]

😂😂😂😂😂 so embarrassing but I wasn’t lying!

[@MsHumbleStar25]

Where do you see where all the events are being held?

[@jelanah_]

It’s all on afrotechs conference website under “schedule”

[@Asiatic1]

When you go to conferences like this are you able to write off all your expenses for tax write offs? Is it considered a business trip?

[@jelanah_]

My conference trips are mostly paid for by my job. But yes, I write them off on my taxes, but mostly because I’m a content creator.

[@MsHumbleStar25]

Is food offered or around at the conference?

[@jelanah_]

There are food trucks that are not free

[@hotmessteaching]

Are you going this year?

[@jelanah_]

Yep 🤍

[@stembabe740]

Where did you stay and where’s the best place to stay?

[@jelanah_]

I stayed at Courtyard Austin South. It was nice and I liked it, but I would stay closer to the convention center. Some of my friends were in walking distance and that would be really nice

[@stembabe740]

@@jelanah_ thanks xx and do you know where that was ?

[@jelanah_]

Try the Hyatt Place Austin/Downtown (211 E 3rd st). The convention center is about a 2 min walk away

[@mikewilson9236]

J imhere watching u

[@mikewilson9236]

How much money do you think #MORGANDEBAUGHN made off the convention? A million maybe 2

[@happyday9589]

The tickets are soo expensive

[@jelanah_]

I would not personally attend if a company isn’t going to sponsor you

[@happyday9589]

@@jelanah_ how can I get companies to sponsor ?

[@jelanah_]

@@happyday9589 ask your employer or school if they have a budget for conferences!

[@happyday9589]

@@jelanah_ lol I’m not in tech so I doubt they would

[@MsHumbleStar25]

Hey its me again So Day 1 isnt really Day 1, meaning its just like a social gathering somewhat? Was there anything to do at the expo hall day 1? Also the happy hour events, are they listed on the afrotech app? Also would you recommend pre-purchasing events?

[@jelanah_]

Day 1 is basically just getting settled in and then there are welcome receptions. I think there’s a opening session around 4 (I didn’t go to that, and I probably won’t go this year) and then a corporate welcome reception around 7 (in my vlog. This was fun)

[@jelanah_]

& yes, most of the happy hours are listed on the conference schedule. Some may be invitation only