AfroTech Conference 2026

Naima Whitted

Student, Howard University Fine Arts

Track Future of Marketing

Biography

Naima Whitted is a Howard University Fine Arts student specializing in Animation, a Disney Storytellers cohort member, and a Peanuts Armstrong Scholar passionate about creative storytelling.

Sessions

  1. The Intersection of Entertainment, Technology, & Storytelling

    Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT

    Track Future of Marketing

    The fireside chat brings together Howard University alumna and Disney executive Daniell McIntosh and current Howard student Naima Whitted for a discussion about career development and the intersection of entertainment, technology, and storytelling. The conversation will explore Danielle’s professional journey, how technology is changing the way entertainment reaches audiences, and the business considerations involved in bringing stories to consumers. Through the conversation, attendees will gain insight ion the relationship between content creation and distribution, as well as the skills and experiences that can help prepare emerging professionals for technology careers in the entertainment industry.

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