Vancouver, BC — April 25, 2025 — Tourifique, an AI-powered social & travel platform connecting Black travelers with Afrocentric things to do, is proud to announce its selection to exhibit at Web Summit 2025 in Vancouver, Canada — one of the world’s largest and most influential tech conferences — taking place May 27–30, 2025. Tourifique has also been named a Partner of the Black Innovation Zone, a curated space showcasing Black-led innovation across industries.
The Alpha program is designed for high-potential early-stage startups, offering exclusive access to investors, media, mentorship, and a global audience of over 70,000+ attendees from 160+ countries. Tourifique’s inclusion signals growing interest in culturally conscious travel tech and the startup’s ambition to scale globally.
“We’re honored to be part of the Alpha cohort and to represent Black founders through the Black Innovation Zone,” said Charles Shima, Founder of Tourifique. “Web Summit is where breakout companies like Airbnb, Uber, and GetYourGuide started their journeys — and we’re showing the world that Afrocentric travel has a place on the global tech stage.”
Why This Matters
- Web Summit alumni include globally recognized brands like Revolut, Wise, Canva, and Hopper (a Montreal-based travel startup).
- The Black Innovation Zone at Web Summit spotlights emerging tech built by Black entrepreneurs, creating space for networking, investment, and visibility in underrepresented communities.
- Tourifique joins 2,600+ startups exhibiting at the event, with opportunities to pitch, demo, and meet 1,000+ investors.
Tourifique is reshaping group and solo travel with its AI-powered trip planner, seamless group booking tools, and an ever-growing marketplace of Afrocentric experiences across North America. With 100+ travelers already onboard and over 50 curated tours and events, Tourifique is making it easier than ever to travel deeper and connect meaningfully.
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