Meaningful representation on stage is essential to advancing the industry. Event organizers have increasingly prioritized creating intentional pathways for Black founders and thought leaders to contribute at the highest levels.
In this credTen edition, we feature the events delivering on that commitment—those building stages where Black innovators can share expertise, influence key conversations, and help define the future of technology.
IgniteGTM's AI Infra Summit spotlights the founders, operators, and infrastructure leaders defining the AI era. We sat down with Bill Barry, CEO at IgniteGTM, about what it takes to become a speaker on the program, how AI Infra differentiates from other AI conferences, and big lessons learned that he plans to bring to the 2026 events.
With more than 55 conferences to date (and counting), and a demo-first approach to content, Finovate events serve as a networking hub allowing professionals to identify actionable innovations in the industry.
We sat down with Greg Palmer, VP and Director of Fintech Strategy at Finovate, about what it takes to win a Finovate Award, hidden gems you cannot miss while onsite at Finovate events, and tips to be a strong speaker the audience will remember.
We’re deeply grateful to every thought leader who applied to the credVoices program. The depth, passion, and originality of your work continue to inspire our mission.
With that, we’re thrilled to introduce our 2026 credVoices speaker and recognize our three finalists, whose voices continue to make a meaningful impact across their industries and our culture at large.
