Sloss Tech 2025 returns June 25-27—here’s what to expect at the South’s premier tech event

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The South’s hottest tech and innovation conference is back and bigger than ever—Sloss Tech 2025 is taking over downtown Birmingham June 25-27, and you won’t want to miss what’s in store this year.

Featuring a $50K pitch competition, a star-studded speaker lineup and even a new music festival afterparty, this is the moment to plug into Alabama’s growing tech ecosystem.

Read on for everything you need to know before you go.

Know before you go

• When: June 25-27, 2025
• Where: Various locations in Downtown Birmingham including Lyric Theatre, Sidewalk Film & Cinema + Innovation Depot
• How much:
  • Registration | General admission $299
  • Tip: Get 20% off ticket prices if you register a group of 5 or more
• Keep checking in here for updates to the full schedule

Here’s what your ticket includes:

• All Sloss Tech programming at the Lyric Theatre, Sidewalk Cinema + any additional venues
• Complimentary coffee + snacks
• Post-event socials
• Public lounges + brand activations
• Discount code for ticket to Shindigit@l, the official afterparty + concert at Workplay

“Sloss Tech 2025 is shaping up to be our biggest and boldest yet. We’re introducing our first-ever pitch competition powered by Regions Foundation, launching a full developer track in partnership with Birmingham Area Software Enthusiasts (BASE), and throwing a high-energy after party with ShinDigit@l.

Thanks to Innovate Alabama, we’re also expanding our reach statewide—welcoming more voices, ideas and energy than ever before. It’s an exciting moment to be part of the Sloss Tech community.”

Deon Gordon, Founder, Tech Birmingham + Sloss Tech

What’s new for Sloss Tech 2025

Founded by TechBirmingham in 2015, Sloss Tech is all about inspiring, educating and connecting tech lovers, startup founders and industry leaders. Whether you’re coding in your garage, pitching investors or just love hearing bold ideas, this conference has something for you.

This year, Sloss Tech is leveling up in a major way. Here’s a glance at what’s new for 2025:

• Southeast pitch competition where startups will battle it out for a $50K grand prize, thanks to the Regions Foundation
• Developer track: Partnering with Birmingham Area Software Enthusiasts (BASE), this new track is tailor-made for coders + builders
• ShinDigit@l afterparty music festival: A new high-energy finale to close out the conference, bringing the spirit of festivals like SXSW to Birmingham—learn more + check out the lineup

“I’ve always felt like music and tech go together hand in hand, and I would love to see us move forward into a sort of SXSW vibe here in Birmingham, Alabama. We’ve got all the ingredients, we just need to pull them together.

ShinDigit@l is the first of its kind here in town, we’ll have great music and lots of fun. It’s a great chance to put Birmingham back on the map in the tech and music world.”

Chase Morrow, Founder, Techs & the City + ShinDigit@l

Keynote speakers lineup for Sloss Tech 2025

Sloss Tech always delivers when it comes to powerhouse speakers, and this year is no exception.

Here are a few speakers to catch:

• Zack Kass: Former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI + a leading futurist helping companies harness AI’s power
• Rashaun Williams: Shark Tank guest, venture capitalist, financial literacy advocate + limited partner of the Atlanta Falcons.
• Dr. Ruha Benjamin: Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University studying the social dimensions of science, medicine + technology with a focus on the relationship between innovation + inequity
• Johnny Cupcakes: Branding expert + founder of world-renowned t-shirt brand Johnny Cupcakes

Explore Birmingham’s thriving tech scene

Sloss Tech is a celebration of what’s next in tech, right here in The Magic City. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just tech-curious, this is your moment to jump in.

Catch up on Birmingham tech news:

• New music festival to join Sloss Tech 2025 lineup
• Network with Birmingham’s tech scene at these 6 local events
• 3 Alabama startups making waves in the local tech scene

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Southeast’s most exciting tech event! Grab your Sloss Tech 2025 tickets now + join the innovation wave in Birmingham.

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