AI & Cyber Conference
Our annual Hip Hop Tech Leaders STEM Conference brings at-risk teens to the University of California, Berkeley for an immersive 3–7 day college experience. Participants live in campus residence halls, dine alongside students, and experience college life firsthand while exploring artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, leadership, and innovation. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and conversations with leaders from technology, business, public service, and entertainment, students gain the confidence, skills, and inspiration to see themselves as the next generation of cyber and AI professionals.
What Makes Hip Hop Tech Leaders Different
An Immersive College Experience
Students spend 3–7 days living on the University of California, Berkeley campus, staying in residence halls, dining on campus, and experiencing college life firsthand. For many participants, it's their first time envisioning themselves as future college students—and future technology leaders.
Learn by Doing
Participants don't just listen to presentations—they build, create, solve problems, and collaborate through hands-on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, leadership, and technology experiences led by industry professionals.
Mentorship That Changes Lives
Students learn directly from cybersecurity experts, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, public leaders, and influential voices from technology, business, sports, and entertainment—building relationships that inspire confidence, ambition, and future career pathways.
No Cost to Students
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, the program is completely free for accepted students, including housing, meals, educational activities, and program materials—ensuring opportunity is never limited by financial circumstances.
Bring your students
Schools and youth organizations can reserve group seats. Sponsors can underwrite a whole classroom.