# Event Details - **Event Name**: Respect the Technique: Last Night a DJ Saved my Life - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the 4th Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference, where we'll center the DJ as a foundational force in Hip Hop cultureAbout this EventThe 4th Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference at Howard University is an interdisciplinary gathering of artists, scholars, students, industry professionals, and Hip Hop heads committed to exploring the culture, history, and future of Hip Hop. Taking place November 13–15, 2026, the conference creates a vibrant space for intellectual exchange, creative expression, and community building.The conference is 3 days of panels, interactive workshops, performances, film screenings, and networking. Attendees connect across disciplines, share research and creative work, and engage with conversations shaping Hip Hop culture today.Conference ThemeRespect the Technique: “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”This year’s theme centers the DJ as a foundational force in Hip Hop culture. The conference highlights the artistry, innovation, and cultural impact of DJs and producers across generations and global contexts. From the origins of Hip Hop to the digital age, DJs and producers have shaped sound, community, and cultural movements in profound ways.https://youtube.com/shorts/xtzITkoSb88?feature=shareTopics IncludeDJing as a core element of Hip HopThe evolution of DJing in the digital eraRadio, tour, and producer DJsMixtapes, club culture, and global DJ scenesGender and race in DJ culturePodcasting, music curation, and sonic storytellingCase studies of influential DJs and their cultural impactWhether you are presenting your work or attending to learn and connect, the Hip Hop Studies Conference is a space to engage with Hip Hop culture and Hip Hop people.Conference Hotels: TBAHip-Hop Studies minor website: https://youtube.com/shorts/H1cPsiKjecU?feature=shareRegistration FeesThe Hip Hop Studies Conference is an independent, community-driven event and is not sponsored by the university or supported by external funding. Each year, the conference is made possible through grassroots fundraising efforts and registration fees.Your registration has allowed us to provide conference bags, badges, and programs; support sound and lighting for performances; contribute to travel costs for keynote speakers; and include breakfast and lunch as part of your registration.All conference organizers volunteer their time and labor, and 100% of registration revenue is reinvested into hosting and sustaining the conference each year.By registering, you are not only attending—you are actively helping to build and sustain this important space for Hip Hop scholarship, creativity, and community.Friday🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PMOpening ReceptionSaturday🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AMConference Welcome and Opening Session🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:30 PMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PMConference Performance ShowcaseSunday🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PMConcurrent Panels & Workshops🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Conference Cypher - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/respect-the-technique-last-night-a-dj-saved-my-life/100001985875583328 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, dance, business, conferences, workshops, sports, art, charities, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Frespect-the-technique-last-night-a-dj-saved-my-life-tickets-1985875583328 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 81.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Howard University - **lat**: 38.9236618 - **long**: -77.0208542 - **full address**: Howard University, 2400 6th St, NW, Washington, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Hip-Hop Studies at Howard University (https://allevents.in/org/hip-hop-studies-at-howard-university/26824457) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9aa73c9eafdf917e4a08fd9ab3fbfad133171439b6d8faa1f9849843849064ca-rimg-w1200-h743-dc13141a-gmir.jpg?v=1774846082 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/507d27f40a343e7becd2c20380f231a4d41b4d2e524b2ddbe49f275f405280d8-rimg-w400-h400-dc12131a-gmir.jpg?v=1774846081 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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