2nd Annual BLK Future Fest + Basketball Combine 2026
About this Event
We are less than 29 days from BLK Future Fest 2026!
Join us for a day filled with innovation, inspiration, and empowerment. Connect with like-minded individuals who are shaping the future of technology, education, sports, art, and business. In 2025 we SOLD OUT with 100 tickets. This year we increased capacity to 400 people and SOLD OUT again! We are beyond excited to host you and share ideas.
Experience thought-provoking expert panels, engaging workshops, and interactive discussions. Network with industry leaders and support Black Owned businesses.
This event will also feature a Basketball Combine for student athletes! Space in the combine is limited, so register early! This NBA style combine will include...
- Vertical Jump
- Reflex timing
- Decision-Making Skills
- Agility Drills
- 3 x 3 Competition with CASH PRIZE $$
BLK Future Fest 2026 is where creativity, purpose, and community come together. Don't miss out on this incredible event!
We encourage schools and educational programs to bring their scholars.
The 2026 Agenda is now available!
This event is hosted by Play Black Wall Street and supported by POW Athletics, Triton Consulting NYC, FYB Presents Wise Word Wednesdays, and the Institute of Melanated Innovation.
BLK Future Fest 2026 is Sponsored by
- The University of California
- Play Black Wall Street
- POW Athletics
- Black Girls Code
- Triton Consulting NYC
- Ubuntu Psychological Services
- New York Life
Learn More Here
https://www.blkfuturefest.com/
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday - Pre - Event Meet and Greet
Host: De'Von Truvel
Info: Meet us at the Downtown Riverside Foodlab for some good food and vibes before the official BLK Future Fest event.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Networking and Business Vending
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Black Wall Street Marketplace (over 25 vendors)
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
BLK Future Fest Welcome and Purpose
Host: De'Von Truvel | Play Black Wall Street
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop Rotation 1 - Future You: Time Travel and Social Capital
Host: Ron Johson
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop Rotation 1 - Introduction to Hip Hop Pedagogy
Host: Dr. Damien Danielly
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop Rotation 1 - Access to Traditional and Non-Traditional Capital
Host: BBOP Center - Dr. Dennis Morrison
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop Rotation 1 - The UC Experience (Admissions and Student Resources)
Host: The University of California
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop Rotation 1 and 2 - Black Girls Code Animation Lab!
Host: Black Girls Code
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop Rotation 2 - How to Build and Sustain Wealth
Host: Host | Josiah Greer
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop Rotation 2 - AI Animation and Immersive Storyworld Building
Host: Eric T Elder
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Rotation 2 - You Built the Life, But Did You Heal the Person Living It?
Host: Dr. Jasmine Reed
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 AM
Workshop Rotation 2 - The Power and Pathways of Education Panel
Host: Host | Kyler Nathan IV
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch and Business Vendors
Host: Food Trucks
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
BLK Future Pods
Host: BLK Future Fest Attendees
Info: In the BLK Future Pods, attendees will choose groups based on passion or expertise to network and submit ideas for BLK Future Fest 2027.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
BLK Future Fest Closing
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Youth NBA Style Basketball Combine
Host: POW Athletics
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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