Black Arts & Innovation Expo
In 2015, Excelovate and First Book Canada partnered with leading corporations, entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators to deliver a one-day event that promoted diversity and inspired excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
While the pandemic put us on pause for a couple years, we are pleased to announce that our beloved Black Arts & Innovation Expo (BAIE) will be back on February 24, 2024!
While the pandemic put us on pause for a couple years, we are pleased to announce that our beloved Black Arts & Innovation Expo (BAIE) will be back on February 24, 2024!
This one-of-a-kind event defines a new way of celebrating Black History Month with focused attention placed on the outstanding achievements of tomorrow’s legends.
Highlights of the #BAIE2024 include:
Highlights of the #BAIE2024 include:
- Celebrate 5-10 exceptional students as they receive Scholarships of $2400 each
- Vote real-time for your favourite business idea and help 1 remarkable entrepreneur win a $15,000 Business Grant
- Connect with industry-leading companies that are actively hiring diverse talent for STEAM roles
- Discover 20+ unique artists and groundbreaking innovators that will exhibit their extraordinary creations at #BAIE2024
- Engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by award-winning community leader
- Enjoy live performances, complimentary food tastings, a luxurious silent auction, flash raffles/draws and a one-of-a-kind futuristic Robotic Play Zone
- Get your $20 ticket to experience excellence and the ‘art of the possible’ in 2024!