Tech After Dark: Unleash Your Geek 🌙🎶💡

As the sun sets on the first Saturday of Charleston Tech Week, the real magic begins on the epic rooftop terrace of Charleston’s Moxy Hotel.

Tech After Dark is your exclusive invitation to unwind, connect, and vibe with the brightest minds in tech, music, and influencer marketing.

🎧Electrifying beats by High Tide Music Festival DJs set the tone. 🍸Craft cocktails fuel the conversation. 🚀Visionary founders, investors, and tech rebels mix, mingle, and spark the next big ideas.

🎛️"Step Behind the Decks: Learn How Tech Moves the Crowd"

Ever wondered what fuels the pulse of a music festival? Explore the cutting-edge tech that powers today’s top DJs and live performances. Hosted by Dig South, this interactive panel breaks down the hardware, software, and digital wizardry behind the beat—so whether you’re an audiophile, a tech geek, or just love great music, you’ll walk away with insider knowledge on what makes a festival floor come alive.

🎛️"But we're not in tech!"

How White Glove Service-Based Industry Leaders are Leveraging AI to Support Their Business Goals and Stay Ahead of the Competition

This panel is designed for Tech newcomers who want to learn how to incorporate AI into their businesses while maintaining the integrity of their craft. And Tech professionals who need insights on how to communicate AI’s value to clients or colleagues resistant to adopting emerging technology.

Key Takeaways

Attendees will leave with:

Practical AI Applications – Real-world examples of how service-based industries are using AI to enhance efficiency without losing the human touch.
Overcoming Tech Resistance – Strategies for embracing new tools while staying true to your craft and brand values.
Bridging the Gap – How tech-savvy professionals can better communicate AI’s value to skeptical clients or business partners.
Actionable First Steps – Easy ways to start integrating AI into a business without a steep learning curve.

Susannah Dellinger, Founder & CEO, Bright Beauty Collective Susannah leads Bright Beauty Collective, an industry leader redefining the beauty space through strategic partnerships and innovation. With a strong focus on customer experience, she integrates AI to enhance personalization and operational efficiency.

Kat Wawner, Founder & CEO, Wawner Strategies Kat is the founder of Wawner Strategies, a PR agency rooted in authenticity and community. She embraces AI to streamline content creation, elevate social media strategy, and deliver standout service across industries.

Moderator: Tanqueray Edwards, Founder, TR-Edwards Consultancy

Tanqueray partners with businesses and professionals to design and implement transformative strategies, with a focus on AI awareness, tool adoption, innovation, and change leadership. As a sought-after speaker, she shares actionable insights on topics ranging from career reinvention and leveraging diversity to building for the AI-powered workforce. Her consulting work spans major organizations including Duke Energy, JLL, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Chief.

🎙️Jump into the Live Podcast Booth with Dig South-Pod

Step up to the mic and make your voice heard! Dig South-Pod is bringing its live podcast to Tech After Dark, giving founders, investors, and innovators a chance to share their stories, pitch big ideas, and drop insights in real-time. Whether you’re a startup veteran or a rising disruptor, this is your chance to be featured in Charleston’s premier startup podcast—uncut, unscripted and unfiltered.

Presented by Dig South & High Tide Music Festival, this is not your average networking event—it’s the collision of innovation and nightlife where deals are toasted on the terrace, and the future is written in real-time.

🔥Join us for an electrifying night of Charleston Tech Week!

💡Dress code: Startup chic meets rooftop sleek.

🎟️ Limited spots available—register before it’s just a legend.