Black Tech Week is thrilled to announce that award-winning actress, singer, producer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer will headline the 2025 conference as the keynote speaker. The event runs July 14–16 in Cincinnati, uniting founders, investors and tech pros for networking and innovation.
About Keke Palmer
A dynamic force in entertainment, Palmer has continually broken barriers across film, television, music, and media. She gained recognition for her breakout role in Akeelah and the Bee. She has since starred in hit projects such as Hustlers (2019) and Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022). Beyond acting, Keke champions creativity and empowerment through KeyTV, her media network reshaping and democratizing entertainment. Palmer is the ideal voice to inspire and captivate the Black Tech Week audience.
Palmer’s presence at Black Tech Week comes at an exciting time in her career, following the success of One of Them Days (2025) which reached No. 1 comedy in the country, and the recent release of her second book, the NY Times best-selling Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative (2024), where she shares insights on personal growth and navigating success. She also continues to engage audiences through her hit podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer.
Event information
Black Tech Week, by Lightship Foundation, empowers and uplifts Black tech professionals and entrepreneurs through a global, award-winning event. In partnership with JobsOhio, the state’s economic development corporation, this year’s event will host 7,000+ attendees and more than 100 sessions, workshops, and networking events throughout Cincinnati.
“We are beyond excited to welcome Keke Palmer as our keynote speaker,” said Candice Matthews Brackeen, founder and CEO of Lightship Foundation. “Her career, advocacy, and entrepreneurial spirit align perfectly with our mission to celebrate our incredible community of founders in technology, media, and beyond.”
Black Tech Week will be held at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio, from July 14-16. Early bird Black Tech Week 2025 tickets are on sale now through April 30th. For more information and to register, visit www.blacktechweek.com.
About Black Tech Week (BTW)
BTW is an award-winning, culture-driven experience fueled by strategic organization and community collaboration. Over several days of dynamic content, social events, and unmatched energy, BTW brings together investors, innovators and creatives, linking them to amazing insights, opportunities, and one another. Connect with BTW on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and visit the website for more information.
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