# Event Details - **Event Name**: S.M.A.S.H. 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A high-energy day of Hip-Hop, STEAM, careers, creativity & community. Come PRESS PLAY on your possibilities!About this EventS.M.A.S.H. 2026: PRESS PLAY ON POSSIBILITY 🎧Every Young Person Has a Track Worth Playing.Join Empower All, Inc. for the 5th Annual S.M.A.S.H. Summit — Supporting Mental Health Advocacy & STEAM through Hip-Hop on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at NC State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC.S.M.A.S.H. is more than a summit — it’s an interactive community experience bringing together youth, families, educators, college students, professionals, artists, mental health advocates, and community leaders to explore the connections between mental health, identity, STEAM, creativity, and workforce development.This year, we’re turning up the volume with:🎤 Live performances & Hip-Hop experiences🎧 Dynamic speakers, authors & special guests🧠 Mental health resources and conversations🚀 STEAM, career & workforce exploration🎨 Interactive activities and community experiences🤝 Community organizations, vendors & resources🏆 The FIVE: Year 5 Honors🍽️ Lunch includedUsing the Five Elements of Hip-Hop as our foundation, S.M.A.S.H. 2026 invites attendees to discover their sound, own their story, and build their future.SIDE A: DISCOVER YOUR SOUNDExplore identity, belonging, voice, creativity, and wellness through MCing, DJing, and Breaking.SIDE B: BUILD YOUR FUTURETurn possibility into action through innovation, STEAM, entrepreneurship, career exploration, and workforce pathways inspired by Graffiti and Knowledge.And because access matters, students attend S.M.A.S.H. for FREE.Professional learning opportunities will also be available for educators, counselors, and college/university participants, including eligible continuing education and professional growth credits.Whether you're a young person figuring out your next move, a parent supporting the journey, an educator creating opportunities, a professional looking to give back, or a community member ready to connect — there’s a track for you at S.M.A.S.H.YEAR 5. NEW ENERGY. BIGGER POSSIBILITIES.▶️ PRESS PLAY. Find your sound. Build your future.Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PMNC State University – McKimmon Center | Raleigh, NCPresented by Empower All, Inc. — a community-centered hub connecting workforce development, STEAM, and mental health. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9fa76550-cfa4-11f1-958f-31ad8555babb-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMDoors OpenInfo: Registration • DJ • Vendors/Resources • Photos🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AMDrop the NeedleInfo: Official Year 5 Opening • Emcee🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:15 AMWelcome HomeInfo: Empower All Welcome • Album Concept • Five Elements🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AMThe LINER Notes: The Road to Year 5Info: SMASH Year 5 Journey • Donovan Performance🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMBreakingInfo: Right Moves Dance🕑: 09:40 AM - 09:55 AMThe RemixInfo: DJ • Audience Interaction🕑: 09:55 AM - 11:35 AMThis Is the Time We Go to WorkHost: Dr. Tony Keith Jr. & Dr. Crystal Leigh EndsleyInfo: Welcome & Framing • Dear Academy Live Performance • Neuroarts • Blackout Poetry • Quantum Justice • Guided Writing/Working Lunch • Community Mic • Closing Reflection🕑: 11:35 AM - 11:55 AMCreative Interlude: Make Your MarkInfo: Lunch • Graffiti • Live Art • STEAM • DJ • Vendors • SMASH Awards🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:35 PMKnowledge: Put Me OnHost: Nic StoneInfo: Press Play on Your Story: Becoming Who You Are Before the World Tells You Who to Be🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PMNic Stone Book SigningInfo: Book Signing • Meet & Greet • Photos • Runs concurrently with main-stage programming🕑: 12:35 PM - 12:50 PMThe RemixInfo: DJ • Giveaways • Audience Interaction🕑: 12:50 PM - 12:55 PMPress PlayInfo: Featured Artist Introduction🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:25 PMPress Play LiveHost: Pierce FreelonInfo: 30-Minute Live Performance🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:35 PMThe Final Track: Now What?Info: Voice → Connection → Movement → Creativity → Knowledge → Action🕑: 01:35 PM - 01:55 PMThe Hidden Track: Possibility Becomes a PathwayInfo: BIG Academy Reveal • Mentorship • Certifications • Training • Apprenticeships • College + Careers🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PMThe OutroInfo: Thank You • Call to Action • Confetti/Photos • DJ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/smash-2026/100002000442490339 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, mental-health, dance, entertainment, business, literary-art, workshops, meetups, it, meet-and-greet - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: McKimmon Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 215.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: McKimmon Center - **lat**: 35.78226920000001 - **long**: -78.6848161 - **full address**: McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: S.M.A.S.H. 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8aa2efb7ce94c126edb4dceb1d920c3074bda7a7f938ab15f6898a0697318dbe-rimg-w730-h418-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789402565 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is S.M.A.S.H. 2026 being held? - **A:** S.M.A.S.H. 2026 takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm at McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing S.M.A.S.H. 2026? - **A:** S.M.A.S.H. 2026 is organized by Empower All Incorporated. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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