Join one of the region’s most dynamic events bringing together 200+ diverse students and leading corporations. The event features inspiring speakers, workshops, exclusive networking opportunities, student competition and connections to internships and full-time roles focused on business and technical majors. Industry professionals attending represent companies or have previous experience with companies, such as Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Hanover Insurance, Mathworks, Bechtel Corporation, Avenade, Wayfair, Amazon, UiPath, Baycoast Bank, IBM, Citizens Bank, Meditech and more!

2024 Featured Sponsors & Partners
Dell Technologies
Hanover Insurance
Mathworks
Wayfair
UMass Dartmouth
University of Rhode Island
Roy-Dholakia Millennium Fund
More sponsors coming soon!

Contact TribecademyTeam@gmail.com with questions or to be a sponsor for this year’s event!

2024 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE*

• 10:30 am-11:30 am: Sponsor / Partner Set-Up (coffee, tea and light breakfast provided for industry volunteers)

• 11:30 am-12:15 pm: Registration, Lunch, Connection, Career Expo

• 12:15-12:35 pm:
  Welcome - Nishita Roy-Pope, Founder & CEO, Tribe Academy & UMass Dartmouth Leadership
  Tribe Academy Champion Spotlights

• 12:35-1:10 pm: Keynote Speakers
  Tamara Tardy - Customer Success Manager, UiPath, Coach and Founder
  Vanessa Alvarez - VC-Backed Founder, Technology & Innovation Leader, Former Microsoft leader

• 1:10-1:40 pm: Featured Mainstage Panel - Diverse Early Career Professionals
  Albert Michel (Moderator) - Engineering Planner, Bechtel Corporation; Tribe Academy Alum; UMass Dartmouth Alum
  Garima Jain - Software Engineer, Dell Technologies; Tribe Academy Alum; UMass Amherst Alum
  Tyree Brooks - UMass Dartmouth Student; Intern at Wayfair; Tribe Academy Alum
  Guy Casaneuve - Integration Engineer, Avenade; Tribe Academy Alum; UMass Dartmouth Alum
  Spencer Berryman - Social Media Manager, Citizens Bank; Tribe Academy Alum; UMass Dartmouth Alum

• 1:40-2:30 pm: Career Expo, Resume Help, Photo Headshots

• 2:30-2:50 pm: “Be Your Career CEO” - Student Elevator Pitch Competition

• 2:50-3:20 pm: Featured Mainstage Session - “5 Hacks to Be Your Career CEO”
  Nishita Roy-Pope, Founder & CEO, Tribe Academy

• 3:20-4:00 pm: Career Expo, Resume Help, Photo Headshots

• 4:00-4:15 pm: Keynote Speaker
  Gaspard Baye, PhD Candidate, UMass Dartmouth; AI & Cybersecurity Expert

• 4:15-4:45 pm: Structured Networking with Diverse Industry Professionals

• 4:45-5:10 pm: Keynote Speakers
  Helena Moronta, First Vice President Community Development DEI Officer, Baycoast Bank
  Arnell Millhouse, CEO & Founder, SiliconXL and DevAccelerator

• 5:10-5:30 pm: Closing Remarks + Prize Giveaways + Student Competition Awards

*All times estimated - schedule subject to change