Join 40+ scholars, artists, designers, filmmakers, and musicians, exploring Prince’s lasting impact across music, film, design, and fashion on April 17–19, 2026 (Friday–Sunday) for #IWonderU40, a HYBRID Prince symposium.

• 10 Years Since Prince’s Passing
• 40 Years of Parade + Under the Cherry Moon, His Visionary 1986 Album and Film

April 18–19 • Saturday + Sunday
IN PERSON + LIVESTREAM

• In Person Registration was required for NYU, 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY
• Livestream was on this symposium homepage

April 17 • Friday ALL VIRTUAL

• Register via Zoom Webinars & Events for the virtual presentations only. Recording will be available to registered attendees.
• All remaining virtual sessions will stream and be archived at youtube.com/@polishedsolid

• Subscribe to the symposium announcements for updates and the latest news about the symposium.
• The best way to keep track of the locations 👉 use the schedule at a glance.
• The speakers and schedule at a glance are posted. Both are subject to change.

Please consider donating to DIVAS (Digital Interactive Visual Arts Sciences) for Social Justice, a 501(c) nonprofit that empowers youth living in underserved communities to use technology and visual arts to advance social justice and become change makers in their communities. DIVAS currently serves New York City and South Minneapolis. To learn more, watch this trailer and visit divasforsocialjustice.org.

We are deeply grateful for the generous support of Princesyllabus.org, the longstanding partnerships of all of our NYU sponsors listed below, and the exceptional graphic design by Rev3rend.

This symposium is dedicated to De Angela’s longest-standing Prince friend, whom she met in high school, and frequent Prince symposium contributor, Ricky Wyatt (1971–2025).

In memory of our dear Ricky, please consider making a donation to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

#IWonderU40 was the 11th polished solid Prince symposium and the 16th Prince event, curated by De Angela L. Duff!