# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sankofa Kings Community Showcase: Architects of Tomorrow - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Witness 26 young Black tech architects launch community-focused AI apps at the Kapor Center. See the future of tech equity in Oakland!About this EventAbout this EventWhat happens when young Black men bridge ancestral wisdom with cutting-edge artificial intelligence? Come find out.Join Kingmakers of Oakland for the grand finale of our brand-new summer residency, the Sankofa Kings Community Showcase. Over the last several weeks, a brilliant cohort of 26 young Black men has shifted from passive consumers of technology to true digital architects.Utilizing a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) framework, our Kings organized into multi-generational "Tribes" to audit their own Oakland neighborhoods, identify real-world systemic "bugs," and build software solutions to patch them. Utilizing advanced generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and secure data systems, they have built functional MVP software prototypes engineered to uplift their community.Now, they are stepping out of the lab and into the future.What to Expect:The Pitches: Watch each Tribe take the stage to launch their AI-driven community tools and pitch their solutions.The Expert Panel: Hear real-world tech and AI professionals provide live, constructive feedback and industry reviews.Interactive Demos: Get hands-on with the tech! Meet the Kings, explore their live software prototypes, and ask them questions directly.Crowning Ceremony: Celebrate and honor the dedication, growth, and brotherhood of these future industry leaders.We are incredibly proud to host this showcase at The Kapor Center, an institution deeply aligned with our mission of tech equity and community-led innovation.Come support the youth, witness their brilliant creations, and see the next generation of tech leaders stepping boldly into tomorrow.Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to secure your seat! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/sankofa-kings-community-showcase-architects-of-tomorrow/100001992854252716 - **Event Categories**: artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Kapor Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Kapor Center - **lat**: 37.8106837 - **long**: -122.266923 - **full address**: Kapor Center, 2148 Broadway, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sankofa Kings Community Showcase: Architects of Tomorrow - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2fdc8e5a6c20b7c1d3075aae29dca1f692042d397ec1d085256c3b9399038548-rimg-w1200-h600-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1783358483 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sankofa Kings Community Showcase: Architects of Tomorrow being held? - **A:** Sankofa Kings Community Showcase: Architects of Tomorrow takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kapor Center, 2148 Broadway, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sankofa Kings Community Showcase: Architects of Tomorrow? - **A:** Sankofa Kings Community Showcase: Architects of Tomorrow is organized by Programs Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sankofa Kings Community Showcase: Architects of Tomorrow is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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