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BGIT X JP Morgan Hackathon

March 14, 2023
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BGIT X JP Morgan Hackathon

Black Girls in Tech had the opportunity to host a hackathon in collaboration with J.P. Morgan. The theme was Sustainability in Fashion, and over 60 women attended with 9 competing teams. The event was a great success and we are looking forward to collaborating further with our partner J.P. Morgan to create opportunities for even more black women within the tech space.The ladies had 2 hours to create and present their ideas to the panel. The presentations were amazing giving great insight into how technology can help push sushanibitly within the fashion industry.Massive shout out to Fatima Jalloh for leading this event and the rest of the Black Girls in Tech team for helping out.Great thanks to the J.P. Morgan team led by Rob Lowth and our judges who we very active and involved throughout the whole process Adrian CaveAde OnigbanjoGnilane Gueye-Turpin !

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