Michael B. Jordan Joins Lineup for 2026 CultureCon

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New York, NY — CultureCon^®, the industry-leading conference celebrating the next generation of ambitious creators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, announced another jam packed line up for CultureCon and CultureCon Week.

Returning Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4 in New York City, CultureCon is presented by Chase Ink. Additional major partners include Cricket Wireless, Lincoln, HBO Max, Audible, TikTok, Google, Pinterest, Gilead, Grey Goose, Universal Music Group, Maxscene, ESPN, Kensington Grey, 160over90 + WME, The One Club for Creativity, Camille Rose, Dosso Beauty, Viral Nation, GT’s Living Foods, Literature & Libations, WeWork, Sensori, Coca-Cola, and New Balance.

Joining the previously announced talent, Michael B. Jordan, Mahershala Ali, Wale and Tobe Nwigwe will join this year’s CultureCon experience. The newly announced talent joins John Legend, Olandria Carthen, Nicey Nash-Betts, Miles Caton, Daniel Kaluuya, Danessa Myricks, Rajah Caruth, Scott Evans, Colin Kaepernick, Sherri Shepherd, and many more bringing together leading voices across entertainment, business, sports, art, and culture throughout the weekend.

For the first time, CultureCon is teaming up with Black Girl Art Show and Black Boy Art Show to spotlight some of the most exciting emerging talent in Black art today. As part of this year's Museum of Us theme, the partnership will bring a curated showcase of visual artists to the CultureCon floor, giving creators a platform to exhibit their work in front of thousands of attendees, collectors, and industry tastemakers. 

Additionally, CultureCon is partnering with Literature and Libations for the first-ever CultureCon bookstore where guests can shop a curated book selection and meet authors for meet and greets.

CultureCon^® is a first-of-its-kind creative festival that celebrates culture, community, and creativity. The two-day event will be jam-packed with skill-building workshops, can’t miss activations, and endless networking opportunities. Leading up to the main event, CultureCon Week will feature five non-stop days of exclusive dinners, screenings, and community events in partnership with CultureCon brand partners, including Chase Ink, Google,  Audible, Viral Nation, WeWork, and more. Building on its legacy to empower diverse creatives, young professionals, and entrepreneurs, this year’s theme, Museum of Us, introduces Creative Business School, Braindate peer-to-peer sessions alongside the return of Creative Career Lounge and the Creator Summit and voices from across the art, entertainment, business and media worlds. 

Inspired by the belief that the people shaping culture deserve to be celebrated while they're creating it, not decades later, Museum of Us reimagines CultureCon through the lens of a contemporary museum, where the festival floor becomes the gallery, the stages become the exhibitions, and the conversations become a living archive. Rather than looking back at history, this year's experience celebrates the people actively building what's next through business, storytelling, art, technology and community.

That evolution comes to life through a festival experience built around tangible career growth, anchored by an additional campus building that expands the festival footprint. New for 2026, that space will house Braindate, enabling community-led conversations and peer-to-peer mentorship throughout the weekend; the Career Lounge, dedicated to recruiting, mentorship and professional development; and the returning Small Business Marketplace presented by Chase Ink, spotlighting independent creative businesses and makers. Also new this year is the Creative Business Stage, a destination for creators looking to sharpen their entrepreneurial toolkit through practical conversations and expert-led sessions. 

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Returning and expanded this year are the Founder Summit, presented by Chase Ink, and the Creator Summit, presented by Kensington Grey. Rounding out the weekend are personalized CultureCon Tracks, enhanced recruiter experiences connecting attendees with leading brands, immersive workshops and a broader CultureCon Week, bringing exclusive programming across New York City leading into the festival weekend. 

Together, these experiences reflect CultureCon's continued commitment to equipping creatives with more than inspiration—they're designed to foster meaningful relationships, unlock new opportunities and provide practical resources that help attendees build lasting careers and businesses long after the weekend ends.

“This year, CultureCon transforms into a Museum of Us. A living archive of everything our community has built, dreamed, and dared to imagine,” said Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon. “CultureCon has always been bigger than a conference. It’s about unapologetically taking up space and building the future of creativity together. When we come together, we shift what’s possible.”

Ticket Overview:

• General Admission Weekend Pass:  $239

• Group General Admission Weekend Pass: $199

• VIP Tickets: $649

• Student Tickets: $109

For tickets, visit: https://cultureconcollective.com/culturecon-2026.

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