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The About That Life Tech Conference is the Tech Council of Delaware's third annual Tech Ecosystem Conference, check out the video from the 2024 conference below. This year's conference is a free, full day event (8:00am - 4:00pm) for young adults ages 18-24 years old who currently live in Wilmington, Delaware and are seeking to build a better future for themselves. Registrants must be residents who are not currently employed, those working in low wage jobs or industries, not enrolled in college or a tech training program, and are not enlisted in the military. The goal of the conference is to develop a motivated group of Aspiring Tech Professionals and invest in them by ensuring they have the tools and access to training to succeed in Delaware’s tech ecosystem.

This one-day event, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, is much more than just a conference! It is an investment in Wilmington’s opportunity youth—empowering these high potential residents with life skills, valuable resources, professional connections in the tech industry, and ongoing support to prepare for a career in tech. Conference attendees experience inspiring speakers, panel discussions, informative life skills workshops, resource booths, and networking with industry leaders. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided.

The About That Life Tech Conference is about more than networking—it’s about supporting young adults with developing essential life skills, addressing and overcoming challenges effectively, and finding their place in society and in Delaware’s growing tech community. Young adults in Wilmington who are seeking a better life for themselves deserve to know they matter, belong, and have a future in tech!

But wait, there’s more! Select attendees are offered two months of post-conference career planning support (June—July) featuring individual and group coaching sessions to set career goals, explore tech career opportunities, enroll in a tech training program, and utilize resources from the conference to improve their quality of life.

This is one conference you won't want to miss! It's gonna be lit!