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B.I.C. Village Mission​

"Social Justice and The Black Experience in Technology".

This village seeks to highlight Black experiences, innovations in the field, Black culture, Black history as well as provide a platform for the discussion of social justice and its impact on the progression and development of Technology.

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Cultural Celebrations and Themes

"Celebration Of HBCU's, HBCU Bands & Divine 9 Culture"

Join us for the Celebration of HBCUs, HBCU Bands, & Divine 9. This year we are dedicated to honoring the legacy and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCU bands and the vibrant traditions of the Divine 9 fraternities and sororities. Our village will be filled with music, unity, and pride as we celebrate these monuments of excellence and heritage in the Black community."
 

"The Black History of The Deep South"

Explore the rich and profound legacy of the Deep South of the USA as the 2025 BIC Village is dedicated to honoring the stories, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans in the region. Journey through time as we highlight the cultural, social, and historical impact of Black communities that shaped the South. It's a powerful celebration of resilience, heritage, and identity.
 

"Exploring Timelines"
 

This year, we explore technology across decades, examining the innovations, challenges and cultural shifts that have shaped our present, while imagining the systems, risks, and possibilities that will define our future.

Through a fractured timeline, we examine technology across past and future eras — uncovering lessons from decades before us while imagining what comes next, and how our actions today shape the world ahead.

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BIC Village Talk Categories​

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Technology in Social Justice: Discussing and highlighting how disparity and lack of equality negatively effect the progression of Cybersecurity and/or the greater technology field.

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Black Experience In Cybersecurity / Technology: Describing or narrating a cultural experience that helped shape innovation, develop a curiosity or fuel a mission.

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Cyber Innovations and Advancements: Presenting a specific advancement, innovation or invention that has been preformed by a Black practitioner or has aided the Black community.​​
 

For information on the BIC CTF navigate to the BIC CTF Page.

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