Neil Tanner

Neil Tanner serves as the Manager of Live Events Client Operations at Blavity Inc. since July 2024, overseeing client relationships and sponsorship activations for AfroTech. With a background in business development at OffSure Software Solutions, Neil has cultivated client accounts and produced market research reports since August 2015. Previous experience includes managing festival support operations for SXSW, where Neil supervised over 2000 volunteers and facilitated major sponsorship activations for high-profile brands. Neil's academic credentials include a Master of Education in Cultural Studies and a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin, complemented by leadership roles that emphasize diversity and community engagement.