Schedule At a Glance


Speakers & times are subject to change


Your time is valuable. We appreciate your presence at the Prince #IWonderU40 Hybrid Symposium!


Friday, April 17, 2026

ALL VIRTUAL

Zoom Events + YouTube

9–9:30am ET Welcome

Zoom Events Link

9:30–11:30am ET

Zoom Events Link

Virtual Parade / UTCM Presentations

Erica Thompson (M)

Edgar Kruize

Adam Rudegeair

Casci Ritchie

Scott Woods

1:30–2:30pm ET
Lunch Break

2:30–4pm ET

YouTube Link

Very Special Guest

Brent Fischer

4:30–6:30pm ET

YouTube Link

Very Special Guest

Laura LiPuma

Saturday, April 18, 2026

IN PERSON + LIVESTREAMED

370 Jay Street, Rm 202

Brooklyn, NY

8:40am ET Doors Open

9–9:30am ET Welcome

9:30-11:30am ET

In Person UTCM Presentations

Crystal Wise (M)

Chinisha Scott

Sherry Wien

Karen Turman

C Liegh McInnis

12–1pm ET

In Person What Did Prince Do This Week? #WDPDTW

De Angela L. Duff

C Liegh McInnis

1-2:30pm ET
Lunch On Your Own

2:30–4pm ET

In Person Four You Crew + One Music Snob Roundtable

Miles Marshall Lewis (M)

Anil Dash

Arthur Turnbull

De Angela L. Duff

Elliott H. Powell

Zaheer Ali

4:30–6:30pm ET

In Person Parade Presentations

Greg Howard (M)

Adam Reid Sexton

Zach Hoskins

Zaheer Ali

6:30–7pm ET
In Person Fashion Contest & Closing

Sunday, April 19, 2026

IN PERSON + LIVESTREAMED

370 Jay Street, Rm 202

Brooklyn, NY

8:40am ET Doors Open

9–9:30am ET Welcome

9:30–11am ET

In Person Parade / UTCM Roundtable

Casey Rain (M)

Chris Bournea

Ed Miller

LAW

India Mallard

11:30am–1:30pm ET

In Person UTCM Presentations

D Simmons Jendayi (M)

Melay Araya

Devin K. Parrish

Robin Shumays

Tammy Sharpe + Chris Rob

1:30–3pm ET
Lunch On Your Own

3–4:30pm ET

In Person Film Directors Roundtable

Emir Lewis (M)

Chinisha Scott

Jason Orr

6:30–7pm ET
In Person Fashion Contest & Closing

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