--- title: "A3C is #4 on Huffington Posts' 12 \"Must Attend\" Black Startup and Tech Conferences" description: Need to increase your network, serendipitously run into that VC that you’ve been trying to connect with, or learn about emerging trends for entrepreneurs image: https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/huffpost%20black%20conference.jpeg --- [**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/a3c-is-4-on-huffington-posts-12-must-attend-black-startup-and-tech-conferences#) - Oct 8-13, 2019 - [Home](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Schedule](https://a3cconference.com/shows/index.html) - [Lineup](https://a3cconference.com/lineup/index.html) - [Oct 8-13, 2019](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Blog](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Buy Tickets](https://www.a3cfestival.com/tickets) ![](https://udxsva.com/tag?id=11009) - [Home](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) - [Music Industry](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music-industry) - [A3C Updates](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c) - [Events](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/events) - [Atlanta](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/atlanta) - [Opportunities](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/opportunities) # A3C is #4 on Huffington Posts' 12 "Must Attend" Black Startup and Tech Conferences ![The Blog Team](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/a3c17%20red%20plain-1.png) Posted by [The Blog Team](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/the-blog-team) on Oct 1 **Check out this list of 12 awesome conferences to attend this fall [READ LIST HERE](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/11-black-startup-and-tech-conferences-you-must-attend_us_59cd2baee4b0149549227e1f).** Need to increase your network, serendipitously run into that VC that you’ve been trying to connect with, or learn about emerging trends for entrepreneurs and climbing the corporate ladder? Blacktech Week has put together a list of the must attend conferences for black techies, hustlers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, dreamers and creatives to help you close out 2017 like a Boss? Here are 12 conferences and events we recommend you check out this Fall that will help you Level Up. So get your plane tickets, practice your pitch and get your business cards ready. # [CHECK OUT THE LIST ](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/11-black-startup-and-tech-conferences-you-must-attend_us_59cd2baee4b0149549227e1f) [![huffpost black conference.jpeg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/huffpost%20black%20conference.jpeg?width=600&name=huffpost%20black%20conference.jpeg)](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/11-black-startup-and-tech-conferences-you-must-attend_us_59cd2baee4b0149549227e1f)   [![passes](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/73154/096057e5-ad32-4069-a318-3d68052229cc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/73154/096057e5-ad32-4069-a318-3d68052229cc) The [**A3C Conference**](https://www.a3cfestival.com/conference) provides a great opportunity to network with the music makers, entrepreneurs and tastemakers that shape hip-hop music and culture. There are hundreds speakers and events at the Conference, and we highly recommend [*exploring the schedule*](http://t.sidekickopen68.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg4WzD3WW1p1gzl2zGp3MW3MhGXn56dBMjf7Hcj8M02?t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.a3cfestival.com%2Fschedule%2Fconference&si=6189040052207616&pi=83597be9-a709-4a9f-b4c8-93a305e45a10) when you have a few minutes. [![a3c-2017-mobile-app](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/73154/dd60ffd9-1bba-4a44-ad52-4ab8d531a3ad.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/73154/dd60ffd9-1bba-4a44-ad52-4ab8d531a3ad) A few companies repersented at 2017 A3C Festival & Conference: **Spotify, Instagram, ASCAP, Bossip, LVRN Records, Pandora, Soundexchange, Soundcloud, Radio One, EarDrummer Records, BeatStars, Paradigm Talent Agency, SXSW, Warner/Chappell Music, Akai, The Orchard, Fool’s Gold Records, TuneCore, Kobalt Music Publishing, Techstars Music, Monster Inc, TechSquare Labs, Lyric Financial, Boost Mobile, SESAC, eOne, Music Choice, BMG, Native Instruments, CD Baby, EMPIRE Distribution, Amazon, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, BMI, The FADER, LANDR, Bandzoogle, Rostrum Records, Loud Speakers Network, Forbes and dozens more.** ![The Blog Team](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/a3c17%20red%20plain-1.png) ### Written by [The Blog Team](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/the-blog-team) This is how we blog! 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