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5th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival To Be Held in Baltimore in October

5th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival To Be Held in Baltimore in October

Afros & Audio

June 21, 2023

5th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival to be held in Baltimore, MD, and Virtually on Whova Event App on October 21-22, 2023

Baltimore, MD: The Afros & Audio Podcast Festival announces the 5th annual conference for and by Black independent podcast creatives and audio professionals to take place on October 21–22, 2023. The event will be held in person in Baltimore, MD, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture and on the Whova Event App, making it accessible to podcasters and audio enthusiasts worldwide.

The Afros & Audio Podcast Festival is a two-day event designed to unite Black podcast creators, audio professionals, and industry insiders in a creative and collaborative space. This year’s conference will feature a wide range of workshops, panels, and speakers covering various podcasting and audio production topics. Attendees can expect to learn from industry experts, network with peers, and gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting.

Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros & Audio, expressed his excitement for the upcoming event: “We’re thrilled to be hosting the 5th annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival. Over the years, we’ve seen tremendous growth in the podcasting industry, and we’re proud to be a part of the movement. We aim to create a space where independent Black podcasters can come together to learn, grow, and celebrate our achievements.”

“Best conference EVER!!! If you are serious about this podcasting thing, you need to be here, and if you are serious about supporting Black podcasters, you need to be here! Talib Jasir and his team have put together an incredible event that supports and uplifts the community. You do NOT want to miss this!” Laurel K. Rutledge (2022 Attendee)

Sponsored by Sounds Profitable, Libsyn, Hayti, Edison Research, Alitu, and Focusrite.

For more information on the 5th annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, including registration, speaker submissions, vending, and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.afrosandaudio.com/faq.

Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/afau2023tix

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