The Hidden Genius Project, renowned for its exceptional work in training and mentoring youth of color, is set to host its 3rd annual Tech Slam UK in collaboration with esteemed partners Chelsea FC Foundation, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, TEAM, Inc., Oakland Natives Give Back, and Colorintech. Notable sponsors include Uber, Marqeta, United, Comcast NBC Universal, Smartsheet, and Goldman Sachs.
During the week of October 9, Tech Slam UK returns for its third year, promising an extraordinary three days of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. We are proud to host a series of dynamic programs and workshops with incredible partners on the following days:
- October 10: Tech Slam UK in partnership with Chelsea FC Foundation at Stamford Bridge
- October 11: International Day of the Girl in partnership with Chelsea FC Foundation at Stamford Bridge and Colorintech’s Black Tech Fest
- October 12: Tech Slam UK in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Foundation at Tottenham Stadium
Through our mission-aligned partnership, we will be able to expose over 200+ young people of color to exciting technical and non-technical career pathways through hands-on and culturally relevant programming.
These events is a convergence of two worlds—sports and technology—designed to challenge preconceptions and open doors for youth of color. With collaboration from prestigious partners and a host of collaborators, both Tech Slam UK events are poised to make an even greater impact this year.
In a world where opportunities in the technology sector abound, Tech Slam UK recognizes the potential that lies within young individuals, particularly those from communities of color. These events serve as a platform to inspire participants to explore exciting sports technology career pathways, both technical and non-technical, that are ripe with potential. Too often, young sports enthusiasts are steered away from their dreams due to unrealistic expectations, but Tech Slam UK aims to empower them to dream big and leverage their strengths to excel in sports technology-related fields.
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HISTORY OF TECH SLAM UK
Tech Slam originated through a partnership between The Hidden Genius Project and TEAM, Inc. in 2017. In October 2018, The Hidden Genius Project, Oakland Natives Give Back, and TEAM, Inc. joined forces to host the inaugural Tech Slam UK event at Stamford Bridge in partnership with Chelsea FC Foundation.
The following year in 2019, the team returned to London to host another Tech Slam UK activation and then continued to expose young people in Johannesburg to host inspiring workshops at Tech Slam South Africa in partnership with LEAP Science and Match Schools. To learn more about this activation, click HERE.
Watch video highlights from our inaugural international trip to London (2018) to the right.
Special thanks to our esteemed partners and sponsors
for helping to make this experience possible.
