# Afrotech Conference 2026: Houston Tech Networking Event

> Students and tech leaders gather at Houston's Afrotech Conference for networking opportunities.
- Title: Afrotech Conference 2026: Houston Tech Networking Event
- Summary: Students and tech leaders gather at Houston's Afrotech Conference for networking opportunities.
- Keywords: afrotech conference, howard university, walt disney company, george r brown convention center, hbcu, tech networking, ABC13 Houston
- Source: ABC13 Houston — https://abc13.com/post/afrotech-conference-2026-network-opportunity-students-leaders-arrive-weekend-george-brown-convention-center/20019993
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: afrotech conference, howard university, walt disney company, george r brown convention center, hbcu, tech networking, news, local
## Afrotech Conference 2026
Thousands of people packed Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center for the 12th annual Afrotech Conference.
## Second Year in Houston
The conference has been held in Houston for two consecutive years.
## Disney Partners with Howard University
Disney partnered with Howard University for a space called Disney on the Yard.
## Howard Students Attend
Howard University students and other HBCU students mingled with tech professionals and Disney cast members.
## Student Experience
Students brainstormed tech ideas and discussed future opportunities with industry professionals.
## Disney Executive Presence
Disney executives engaged with students exploring career opportunities at the company.
## Key takeaway

Howard University students network with Disney executives at Houston's Afrotech Conference 2026.