# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Renaissance Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Brooklyn's annual gathering of entrepreneurs and community leaders focused on building businesses that strengthen neighborhood prosperity.About this EventFor one day in the summer, Progress Playbook and the NYC Office of Neighborhood Safety bring together the entrepreneurs, advocates, and investors shaping the next era of neighborhood prosperity — with sessions that inspire, breakouts that build, and connections that endure.2026 Theme: Own the Future Together: Building Businesses that Invest in Neighborhood ProsperityKeynote: Dr. Jocelynne RaineyAgenda?: 10:30 AMCheck-in + Small Business MarketplaceInfo: Connect with resources at the Marketplace to support your business ideas.?: 11:00 AMOpening Remarks Host: DJ Bent RocInfo: Hear from the NYC Office of Neighborhood Safety and founder of the Renaissance Summmit, Lloyd Cambridge.?: 11:30 AMPanel- Work Together: How Entrepreneurs Build Collective WealthHost: Jamila WrightInfo: What happens when three business owners stop competing and start operating as one economic unit? Hear how 3 entrepreneurs work collaboratively – not competitively – to pool resources, share opportunities, and intentionally circulate dollars within their networks to build sustainable, local wealth. In an era when AI is commoditizing individual services and institutional support is increasingly unreliable, cooperative business models aren't just admirable. They're a survival strategy.?: 12:30 PMNetworking LunchInfo: Complimentary lite bites from a Brooklyn-based businesses. Real conversation over good food.?: 01:30 PMKeynote addressHost: Dr. Jocelynne Rainey?: 01:45 PM Build Together: Identifying the Best Resources for Cooperative EconomicHost: Nikki MerkersonInfo: No entrepreneur builds alone. This panel explores how ecosystems of support—community partners, funders, and institutions—fuel cooperative economics and shared success. Learn how the right resources, relationships, and investments can strengthen community businesses, unlock access to capital, and create pathways for collective wealth. Through real examples and actionable insights, discover what it takes to build an environment where collaboration thrives, and local economies grow stronger together.?: 02:30 PMWorkshop + Small Business MarketplaceInfo: Hands-on activities that build relationships and spark collaboration, alongside the marketplace.?: 03:30 PM2026 Blueprint Project PitchesInfo: 2026 Blueprint Project participants pitch their businesses to the room.?: 04:00 PMClosing CeremonyHost: Dex McBeanInfo: Performance by Dex McBean, awards presentation, and closing remarks?: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMSmall Business MarketplaceInfo: Share your learnings, find your purpose partners, and celebrate your investment in your neighborhood. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/the-renaissance-summit-2026/100001985087369760 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-27T14:00:00Z - Duration: 6 hours - Location: BRIC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: BRIC - **lat**: 40.6883502 - **long**: -73.9791946 - **full address**: BRIC, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Renaissance Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/634c0316368418467b34cc1de7a3c2889ad016124a95c6448fcf4da2f9f9b04e-rimg-w1076-h511-dc4c4c4b-gmir.jpg?v=1779290007 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Renaissance Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** The Renaissance Summit 2026 takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at BRIC, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Renaissance Summit 2026? - **A:** The Renaissance Summit 2026 is organized by Progress Playbook. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Renaissance Summit 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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