VENDORS NEEDED FOR THE

Community Marketplace & Black Bottom Innovation Row

September 26th - 27th DURING THE 2025 DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT AT College for Creative Studies & Wayne State Innovation Center

Celebrate innovation, culture, and commerce at the Black Tech Saturdays Community Marketplace & Black Bottom Innovation Row, happening during the Digital Empowerment Summit. This is where creativity meets opportunity, featuring local entrepreneurs, Black-owned businesses, and cutting-edge tech founders showcasing the future of Detroit’s innovation ecosystem.

become a Community Marketplace Vendor

Calling all entrepreneurs, artisans, and local vendors!

Join the Community Marketplace to showcase your products to an engaged audience of tech leaders, community members, and summit attendees.

  • What you can sell: Non-perishable goods, locally made products, merchandise, and creative works.

  • Why join: Gain visibility, meet new customers, and support Detroit’s growing Black tech and small business ecosystem.

Demo your tech at Black Bottom Innovation Row

Are you a tech founder or innovator ready to share your product with the world?

Black Bottom Innovation Row is your chance to demo your technology, gather live feedback, and connect with potential partners and customers in an environment built for visibility and growth.