The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit presented by TD will be held in Mississauga on November 6-7 to celebrate Black and allied talent, build partnerships and support economic growth.
October 28, 2025
With more than 20,000+ registrants expected, BFUTR is the world’s largest celebration of Black and allied excellence in tech and you won’t want to miss it.
What
The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit is back, with this year’s summit featuring more than 100 speakers and exciting headliners like Bozoma Saint John (former CMO of Netflix) and Dan Schulman (CEO of Verizon). Attendees can also look forward to curated workshops, executive panels, real-time networking opportunities and much more.
As part of the summit, IDEA Mississauga is partnering with the Black Entrepreneur Alliance (BEA) to present a panel on building future-proof tech careers. Founders and ecosystem developers will dive into emerging trends, must-have skills and inclusive pathways into tech. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!
And don’t forget to swing by the IDEA and BEA booth for activations, resources, and community connections to help empower entrepreneurs.
Where
The International Centre in Mississauga.
When
November 6 to 7, 2025
How it works
Passes are available on the BFUTR 2025 webpage. This year, BFUTR 2025 takes place during Black Tech Week North (BTWN) which runs from November 3 to 7 in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, BTWN will showcase Canada’s regional tech ecosystems and the Black professionals and allies who power them. BTWN events are free to attend with a BFUTR pass.
Where community, opportunity and tourism unite
Visit Mississauga is excited to work with Obsidi® for BFUTR 2025, reinforcing its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and attracting high-quality events that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. BFUTR 2025 supports Visit Mississauga’s vision to enhance the city’s reputation as a top destination for world-renowned conferences, while showcasing our inspiring, multicultural community and unique opportunities.
By connecting businesses with local talent in the tech sector, this summit also positions Mississauga as a centre for economic growth and local tech talent, aligning with Invest and IDEA Mississauga’s mission to support entrepreneurs and foster innovation.