
What we’re about
Welcome to the Obsidi® Tech Talks!
Obsidi® Tech Talks is a free virtual, hybrid, or in-person event series hosted by the Black Professionals in Tech Network, home of Obsidi®.
It's your opportunity to unlock career opportunities, build industry connections, and take your career to the next level by connecting with a community of Black tech professionals who want to support you!
Attendee Benefits:
Connect with Tech Recruiters & Hiring Managers
Did you know that tech recruiters and hiring managers are present at each of our Obsidi® Tech Talks and are looking to hire Black professionals like you?
Learn New Skills & Enrich Your Network
With a growing network of 90K+ Black tech professionals, Obsidi ® Tech Talks allows you to connect with people in different fields of practice and industries with the knowledge you need to advance your career.
Access Jobs & Untapped Opportunities
Each Obsidi® Tech Talk connects you with seasoned professionals who can enrich your network and help you discover untapped opportunities.
What are you waiting for? Sign up for all of our future Obisidi® Tech Talks now!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Black Tech Eats - Chubby's Jamaican KitchenChubby's Jamaican Kitchen , Toronto, ON
Obsidi® Black Tech Week Eats is a curated dining series highlighting Black-owned restaurants across Canada. Taking place in the last week of April, this multi-night experience invites Obsidi® Members to gather at a new restaurant each evening to savor hand-selected menus and build meaningful connections with fellow Black tech professionals.
Each night features a different culinary gem and a fresh conversation, spotlighting Black-owned businesses, creating economic impact, and strengthening ties within the Obsidi® community.
On April 29, 2025, we’re kicking things off at Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, where the jerk is bold and the vibes are even bolder.
🔍 What we’re talking about:
Career pivots. Thinking about switching lanes? Breaking into tech? Stepping into leadership? Join us as we discuss how to navigate change, take risks, and build your next chapter with purpose.
Here’s how it works:
✔️ Register for free at Obsidi.com
✔️ Show your confirmation email to your server
✔️ Enjoy 20% off your in-house meal with Obsidi®
✔️ Mingle with other members and uncover job leads, resources, and adviceGreat food. Great people. New possibilities.
- Black Tech Eats - SugarKane Caribbean & Cajun CuisineSugarKane, Toronto, ON
Obsidi® Black Tech Week Eats is a curated dining experience that highlights and supports Black-owned restaurants across Canada. Hosted over the last week of April, this series invites Obsidi® Members to dine together each night at a different restaurant—connecting over food, community, and career growth.
Each night offers a unique vibe and a new topic to explore, creating space to foster deeper community ties, economic impact, and career-building conversations in a relaxed setting.
We’re closing the week at SugarKane—a Caribbean fusion restaurant with flavor, flair, and the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversation.
🔍 What we’re talking about:
Wealth-building and financial mastery. Let’s talk about money: negotiating salaries, side hustles, saving, investing, and owning your value in the workplace.
Special offer for Obsidi members:
Prefix Menu:
$42+HST
🍷6oz glass of wine or beer or mocktail
🌽Half-Size Jerk corn
🍝 Cajun or Jerk Pasta
🍰Half-Size Bread PuddingHere’s how it works:
✔️ Sign up at Obsidi.com
✔️ Show your registration confirmation to the server
✔️ Access the exclusive $42 prix fixe menu
✔️ Engage with professionals who are ready to share opportunities and level upThe vibe is intentional. The food is unforgettable. The community is powerful.
- Black Tech Eats - Honey Soul Food RestaurantHoney Soul Food Restaurant, Mississauga, ON
Obsidi® Black Tech Week Eats is a curated dining series celebrating Black-owned restaurants across Canada. Happening the last week of March, each evening brings Obsidi® Members together at a new restaurant to explore flavorful menus, engage in meaningful conversations, and strengthen professional bonds.
More than just a meal, this series shines a light on Black entrepreneurship, drives economic impact, and deepens connection within the tech community.
On May 2, pull up to Honey Soul Food—a cozy, feel-good space where the food is rooted in tradition and the conversation is rooted in the future.
🔍 What we’re talking about:
The future of work. How are Black professionals adapting to AI, remote work, automation, and shifting expectations? Let’s exchange insights and strategies for thriving in what’s next.
Here’s how it works:
✔️ Register now at Obsidi.com
✔️ Present your confirmation email at the restaurant
✔️ Enjoy select Signature Plates for just $20 (regularly $24–$31)
✔️ Connect with Black tech professionals and discover who’s hiringLet’s eat, exchange ideas, and build what’s next—together.
Past events (40)
See all- Network event5 attendees from 3 groups hostingCareer Growth Insights from the Successful Black Marketers in TechThis event has passed