[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"country-page-Canada":3},{"afrotechCountryPage":4},{"countryFlag":5,"country":6,"getTickets":8,"whyAttend":9,"quotes":34,"travelTips":43,"whatToDoNext":61},"🇨🇦",[7],"Canada","https:\u002F\u002Fattendee-aftc2025.streampoint.com\u002F",{"backgroundImage":10,"description":19,"whyAttendCards":20},{"node":11},{"altText":12,"caption":13,"mimeType":14,"sourceUrl":15,"mediaDetails":16},"",null,"image\u002Fpng","https:\u002F\u002Fcms.afrotechconference.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F06\u002Fwhy-attend-brazil.png",{"height":17,"width":18},531,1440,"Canadian Founders, Creatives & Engineers Are Building Global Momentum at AfroTech",[21,25,28,31],{"description":22,"__typename":23,"title":24},"Build partnerships with Black founders, execs, and funders from across the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean.","AfrotechCountryPageWhyAttendWhyAttendCards","North–South Power Moves",{"description":26,"__typename":23,"title":27},"Connect with recruiters actively seeking international hires — and fast-track your U.S. career pipeline.","Cross-Border Talent Visibility",{"description":29,"__typename":23,"title":30},"Pitch your company or product to venture funds expanding their footprint into Canada and the Caribbean diaspora","Investor Access",{"description":32,"__typename":23,"title":33},"Black Canadian pride and Southern U.S. energy at Afrotech — think BBQ, beats, and bold ideas under one roof.","Culture + Community",{"quote":35},[36,40],{"quote":37,"author":38,"__typename":39},"...That single connection opened the door for us to compete—and win—the $20,000 top prize in their startup competition...”","Kemi Bolatito-Bello, Co-Founder & CEO, Scooly","AfrotechCountryPageQuotesQuote",{"quote":41,"author":42,"__typename":39},"“Being around that many Black builders made me rethink what’s possible in this space.","Sade, Full Stack Developer, Toronto",{"tips":44},[45,49,53,57],{"category":46,"tip":48},[47],"Flights","Direct flights available daily from Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, and Vancouver → Houston via Air Canada, WestJet, or United.",{"category":50,"tip":52},[51],"Visa","Canadian citizens do not need a visa to enter the U.S. for short business\u002Ftourism trips. (Ensure your passport is valid for travel.)\r\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nPermanent residents of Canada Must apply for a B1\u002FB2 Visitor Visa. Start by July 2025 if needed.",{"category":54,"tip":56},[55],"Hotels","Stay near the George R. Brown Convention Center. \u2028Discounted AfroTech rates available with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbook.resiada.com\u002FAfroTech2025\u002FAttendee\" target=\"_blank\"style=\"color: #B70EFF;\"> partner hotels\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"category":58,"tip":60},[59],"Budget","Estimate $1,800–$2,800 CAD total, including ticket, airfare, and accommodation.",{"checklist":62},[63,65,67,69,71,73],{"listItem":64},"Purchase your AFROTECH™ Conference ticket",{"listItem":66},"Invitation letters for visa or employer documentation → \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dropbox.com\u002Fscl\u002Ffi\u002Fup6qr4cnt6m0rqeeoq2c0\u002FCanada.docx?rlkey=m7mw3ub73b3pa35rq1xcwwog7&st=20cextrg&dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0D8238;\">Request a Letter\u003C\u002Fa>",{"listItem":68},"Guidance for PR holders needing a B1\u002FB2 visa",{"listItem":70},"Download the Canada Travel Checklist",{"listItem":72},"Book your flight & \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbook.resiada.com\u002FAfroTech2025\u002FAttendee\" target=\"_blank\"  style=\"color: #0D8238;\">hotel early\u003C\u002Fa> to access AfroTech discounts \r\n\r\n",{"listItem":74},"Connect with other Canadian attendees \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fafrotech.com\u002Fapp\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0D8238;\">Download Afrotech Connect App\u003C\u002Fa>."]