Agenda-August 19-20, 2026
Wednesday, August 19th 2026
KAIROS NIGHTCAP CONVERSATION
Network, meet aligned individuals from around the country, and go around the room/table and share what is bringing us Joy and how can our village support us
Thursday, August 20th 2026
KAIROS CONVENING FOR THE CULTURE
Series of fireside chats and strategy conversations from experts across industries, providing the time for education, strategy and plans for action.
Final schedule to be released soon. Keep an eye on this page for details.
Our speakers are leaders who…
Are actively addressing and finding solutions for Black and Brown communities, specifically accessible and equitable housing, access to culturally affirming spaces in corporations, education, healthcare, public safety and security, internet, technology and economic opportunity and mobility, and so much more.
Meet Our Speakers
Progressive, Innovative Leaders
Michael A. Blake
Founder & CEO, Atlas Strategy Group
CEO, KAIROS Democracy Project
Dr. David Johns
NBJC CEO/Executive Director
Brandon Frame
Founder & CEO TheBlackManCan, Inc.
Cheryl McKissack-Daniel
Author, The Black Family Who Built America
Ellie Nieves
AI & Insurance
The Honorable Jessica Clarke
Rashad Robinson
Author, From Presence to Power
David Echeverria
CEO, Villeage Esports & Entertainment Founder, State of Play Inc.
Jim Casselberry
Chairman of the Board | Known
Sam Jones
Dorsey Hopson
Partner, City Fund
Joseph Garba
Senior Manager, Government Relations, StubHub
Aaron Harris
Natalie Madeira Cofield
President & Chief Executive Officer, Association for Enterprise Opportunity
Adrienne Lawrence
VP, Green Dot Corporation
Babatunde Oloyede
President and CEO, Marshall Heights Community Development Organization
2026 Sponsors
Places to stay & things to do during your visit to Martha’s Vineyard!
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Our team has curated rental options during your stay on the Vineyard.
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Mornings at Aquinnah
Sunsets at Lambert’s Cove
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