OUR EVENTS
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Featured BTS Events
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Workshops, Happy Hours & More
BTS Founders on the Fairway - June 6th 2026
Join BTS at the Belle Isle Golf Range for our 2026 Founders on the Fairway Golf Clinic Series!
Founders on the Fairway: Beginners Golf Clinics are designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to succeed—not just in golf, but in business and beyond. Whether you’ve never picked up a club or you’re brushing off your swing, this is your chance to learn the game in a welcoming, culturally-rooted space.
What you’ll gain:
Fundamentals of golf from experienced instructors, including driving, putting & chipping techniques!
Confidence to navigate the course and clubhouse!
Space to connect with BTS Community members!
Who is it for:
Beginners who haven't touched a club!
Novice golfers looking to brush up on the fundamentals!
Intermediate to Expert golfers looking to mentor new golfers!
Tickets Provide:
Range Access
Golf Tutorial
Lunch
Please note that we will provide clubs for those without them!
BTS Founders on the Fairway - June 27th 2026
Join BTS at the Belle Isle Golf Range for our 2026 Founders on the Fairway Golf Clinic Series!
Founders on the Fairway: Beginners Golf Clinics are designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to succeed—not just in golf, but in business and beyond. Whether you’ve never picked up a club or you’re brushing off your swing, this is your chance to learn the game in a welcoming, culturally-rooted space.
What you’ll gain:
Fundamentals of golf from experienced instructors, including driving, putting & chipping techniques!
Confidence to navigate the course and clubhouse!
Space to connect with BTS Community members!
Who is it for:
Beginners who haven't touched a club!
Novice golfers looking to brush up on the fundamentals!
Intermediate to Expert golfers looking to mentor new golfers!
Tickets Provide:
Range Access
Golf Tutorial
Lunch
Please note that we will provide clubs for those without them!
BTS Founders on the Fairway - July 11th 2026
Join BTS at the Belle Isle Golf Range for our 2026 Founders on the Fairway Golf Clinic Series!
Founders on the Fairway: Beginners Golf Clinics are designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to succeed—not just in golf, but in business and beyond. Whether you’ve never picked up a club or you’re brushing off your swing, this is your chance to learn the game in a welcoming, culturally-rooted space.
What you’ll gain:
Fundamentals of golf from experienced instructors, including driving, putting & chipping techniques!
Confidence to navigate the course and clubhouse!
Space to connect with BTS Community members!
Who is it for:
Beginners who haven't touched a club!
Novice golfers looking to brush up on the fundamentals!
Intermediate to Expert golfers looking to mentor new golfers!
Tickets Provide:
Range Access
Golf Tutorial
Lunch
Please note that we will provide clubs for those without them!
BTS Founders on the Fairway - Golf Outing & Fundraiser
Join us for our second BTS Founder's on the Faiway Golf Outing at Warren Valley Golf Center!
Join Black Tech Saturdays for a day on the green as we bring our community together for the 2026 BTS Founders on the Fairway Golf Outing.
This outing is designed to create a warm, high-energy space where community, connection, and friendly competition meet on the fairway. Spend the afternoon with founders, professionals, creatives, investors, ecosystem builders, and community leaders who are shaping what’s next.
This year’s outing will take place at Warren Valley Golf Course on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM, with brunch served at 1:00 PM.
Come ready to build relationships, enjoy great food, connect across industries, and experience the BTS community in a fresh and memorable way.
Your ticket includes:
Your $99.99 ticket includes:
Brunch
Lunch
Golf cart access
Club rentals for attendees who need them
Access to the full BTS golf outing experience
Who should attend?
This outing is perfect for:
Founders and entrepreneurs
Tech professionals and creatives
Investors and ecosystem builders
Corporate and community partners
Golf lovers
Anyone looking to connect with the BTS community in a fun, relaxed environment
2026 BTS Women's Founder Takeover
Celebrate Women's History Month with BTS at The Women's Founder Takeover
The BTS Women’s Founder Takeover is a high-energy gathering spotlighting women founders who are building boldly, navigating growth, and redefining what leadership looks like in tech, business, and innovation. This experience creates space for real conversations around ownership, resilience, strategy, and community—rooted in connection and shared learning. Expect honest insights, powerful storytelling, and meaningful relationships with women who are building now and building for what’s next.
Building Through Shifts: BTS Professional Listening Session
The job market is shifting fast — roles, salaries, expectations, and stability all feel different than they did even a year ago.
2026 BTS Belonging Blueprint
Celebrate Black History Month with BTS at The Belonging Blueprint, featuring a powerful keynote from Larry Brinker Jr.
As part of Black History Month, Black Tech Saturdays invites you to The Belonging Blueprint — a reflective and forward-looking gathering centered on community, leadership, and what it truly means to build spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered.
Building Through Shifts: BTS Founder Listening Session - The Pulse Check (Detroit)
The job market is shifting fast — roles, salaries, expectations, and stability all feel different than they did even a year ago.
MOMENTS THAT SPARKED CHANGE
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Event Recaps
Over the years, we’ve hosted thousands of attendees across Detroit and beyond through immersive events that bring together technologists, creatives, investors, founders, and community leaders. Black Tech Saturdays continues to shift what’s possible when culture, technology, and purpose collide. Our events aren’t just about access, they’re about reimaging the future!
Explore our past events
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Notable Speakers
From visionary founders to Fortune 500 execs, these are the changemakers shaping the future of tech, business, and community. Their insights have inspired the next wave of innovation.
Meet the Changemakers
Join the Movement.
Build the Future.
Opportunities, connections, and community are waiting. Join BTS and be part of what’s next.