Melanie Bernard
hello@blackwomentalktech.com
(Black PR Wire) Toronto, Canada – Black Women Talk Tech proudly announces the return of its groundbreaking Roadmap to Billions conference to Toronto, taking place October 5–6, 2025. Presented by Accelerate Auto, this second annual Canadian edition marks a continued commitment to uplifting Black women founders in tech through dynamic programming, powerful partnerships, and community engagement.
This year’s Roadmap to Billions Toronto features exciting collaborations with Nobellum and PitchBetter as Community Partners, and a brand-new partnership with Black Ambition, reinforcing the event’s mission to build ecosystems of support and opportunity for Black women tech founders.
“This isn’t just a conference—it’s a movement,” said Regina Gwynn, Co-Founder of Black Women Talk Tech. “We’re excited to return to Toronto with even more momentum, deeper partnerships, and new opportunities for Black women founders to access capital, mentorship, and community. With Accelerate Auto as our presenting sponsor, we’re accelerating our mission to ensure Black women are at the forefront of tech innovation in Canada and beyond.”
Roadmap to Billions Toronto 2025 is the only tech conference built by Black women founders, for Black women founders and their allies. The two-day experience will include a Welcome Reception (October 5) and a full day of panels, keynotes, a Mentor Marketplace, and the highly anticipated Pitch Competition (October 6), offering Black women tech founders the opportunity to win capital and resources to fuel their ventures.
This year’s speaker lineup includes dynamic voices from across tech and business, such as:
- Kay Layne, Founder of Kayambi
- Yolanda Biswah, President of Canadian Black Book
- Dina Maxwell, Chief Privacy Officer & IP Lead, PwC Canada
- Melisa Ellis, Founder & CEO, Nobellum
- Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, Founder & CEO, Empowered in My Skin
- Faithlyn Hemmings, Vice President & Lead Counsel for Canada, General Motors
- Amoye Henry, Co-Founder, Pitch Better
- And more to be announced.
Attendees will connect with leading investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and corporate changemakers to explore funding strategies, industry trends, and tools for scaling globally.
Conference Highlights Include:
- Keynotes & Panels featuring top tech leaders and investors
- Mentor Marketplace with experts in law, venture capital, leadership, and more
- Pitch Competition open to Canadian-based Black women tech founders
- Networking opportunities with founders, executives, and ecosystem builders
- Week of Women in Tech: A week-long lead-up of curated community events across Toronto
Whether you're an early-stage entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, Roadmap to Billions Toronto 2025 is your gateway to a powerful community, meaningful mentorship, and tangible funding opportunities.
Tickets are now available at: https://lu.ma/rtbtoronto
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Contact: Melanie Bernard
Email: hello@blackwomentalktech.com
About Black Women Talk Tech
Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders dedicated to identifying, supporting, and encouraging Black women to build the next billion-dollar business. Through conferences, community, and corporate partnerships, BWTT creates spaces where Black women technologists can thrive and lead.