Wednesday, August 20

3pm-7pm
Elite Change hosts "Legacy & Innovation" Cocktails & Conversations in partnership with the United Negro College Fund and the National Charter Collaborative. This important discussion will focus on the future of Black education from the K-12  and Higher Education lens. Featuring a carefully curated menu by Renowned Martha's Vineyard Chef Deon Thomas and sounds from Miami's own DJ Marvel the Energy.
RSVP required to: melanie@elitechange.com
Location will be shared upon confirmed RSVP

6:30pm-8:30pm
Private Pre-Illumination reception hosted by SweetWater Distillery
RSVP required to: david@atlasstrategy.group 
Location will be shared upon confirmed RSVP 

10p-11:30pm
Post Illumination KAIROS CONNECTION
Eleven Circuit - 11 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
You will need a wristband or get the password from Michael Blake to be in our section.

Thursday, August 21

10am-11:30am
KAIROS CONVERSATIONS

Eleven Circuit - 11 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA

*Topics will be led by a special guiding speaker focusing on:

1) Given everything happening in the country, how will we meet our KAIROS?

2) What is your WHY? What is your Legacy?

3) Give us 2 or 3 data points to convey the magnitude of the opportunity on what you are working on, along with 2 or 3 specific recommendations for individuals to implement as a next step

4) What are you providing to the KAIROS Community? 

5) What do you need from the KAIROS Community?

6) What was your life defining KAIROS that you haven't shared or rarely share that you are willing to speak about to empower your fellow KAIROS Community?

7) Close The Deal - Business & Personal - What are we making happen before you leave Martha's Vineyard? 

12pm
Breath of Freedom Brunch

Elite Change will explore the implications of the deconstruction of public health under the current administration and the impact on Black America.  In Partnership with Truth Initiative and the NAACP, join us for the Breath of Freedom Brunch. This event features an amazing discussion led by CNN's Ashley Allison, featuring panelists Dr. Kendric Dartis, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Dr. Chris Pernell, and Political News Contributor Ashley Etienne. Join us as we dine to cuisine crafted by Chef Ting of Black Love Kitchen and Vibes Curated by DJ Marvel the Energy.

You must RSVP to: outreach@truthinitiative.org

4pm-8pm
KAIROS CONVERSATIONS CONTINUED

Health & Transportation: Steven Rivera - CEO, Sentry

A.I.: Rob Richardson - Chief Curator, MidwestCon

Gaming & Democracy: David Echeverria - CEO, Villeage Esports & Entertainment

Lawyers & Leaders: Ashley Upkins - President, National Bar Association & Shayla Cooper - Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, JP Morgan Chase

Technology, Data & People: Cassandra Matthews - Global CIO & Senior IT Executive & Robert Wolf, 32 Advisors 

Politics & People: Afua Atta-Mensah - Chief of Programs, Community Change & Nicole Varner - Executive Director, Congressional Black Caucus PAC

Education: Special Guests TBA

Finance, Housing & Real Estate: Dale Burnett - Managing Director & Co-Founder, BIG Equity Investors & Kwame Ndzibah - Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Banking, Bank of America 

Power of Philanthropy: Nicole Brisbane - Partner, Building Impact Partners 

Creative Content for the Win: Bre Shorten - Founder & CEO, LUMI

Strategy is necessary not optional: Julie Thompson, Senior Strategist, Grassroots Solution

*Others to be announced 

Thursday night - Enjoy Martha's Vineyard

Friday, August 22

12pm to 3pm
Brunch
KAIROS CULTIVATION TO CULMINATION
Eleven Circuit
Open with our Black Joy Mantra led by Chef Ting
Other special surprises to be announced
From Joy to the Journey: Let's make our plan from now through January 2027.

9pm
KAIROS CLOSEOUT with Funk Flex 
Tickets Required
Eleven Circuit
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funk-flex-takeover-mv-tickets-1592931303409