June 19
Juneteenth Summit 2026
In a city that shows up for Juneteenth, this is where the conversation begins. The inaugural Juneteenth Summit is designed for connection, access, and progress.
From mainstage conversations to smaller breakout sessions, every part of the Summit is designed to bring people together, share knowledge, and open doors.
Across main stage conversations, breakout sessions, and interactive workshops, attendees walk away with a new perspective and real next steps. The Summit focuses on:
Economic Mobility & Workforce Development
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The Creative & Cultural Economy
Financial Empowerment & Wealth Building
Leadership & Community Advancement
Program Schedule
| Time | Main Stage (Performance Hall) | Wealth & Impact (Hamilton 60) | Workforce, Tech & Economy Mobility (Porter 60) | History & Legacy (BHF) (Davis 60) | Health & Refresh Lounge (Piazza 50) | Career + Opportunity Hall (Convention Center Ballroom) |
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Registration + DJ | |||||
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Welcome & Opening (History of Juneteenth) | Booths Open - 9 a.m. | ||||
| 10:05 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | Keynote (Little Rock Nine Members: Carlotta Walls, Terrance Roberts, Elizabeth Eckford and/or Minnijean Brown-Trickey) | **Ongoing | ||||
| 11:05 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | City of Little Rock | Love You Some Little Rock | Power Women Panel | Lounge | **Ongoing | |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Southern Bancorp | Motown of the South: Stax Records | Southern Fashion Panel | **Ongoing | ||
| 1:05 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Arkansas Black Philanthropy | Arkansas Influencers | Still I Rise (Maya Angelou) | Lounge | **Ongoing | |
| 2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. | Keynote (Barbershop Talk: Fred Taylor, Darren McFadden) | **Ongoing | ||||
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | VIP Reception: Stella Boyle Smith Grand Terrace | VIP Reception: Stella Boyle Smith Grand Terrace | **Ongoing | |||
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Booths Close - 5 p.m. |
Make it a Juneteenth weekend in Little Rock, with celebrations happening across the city. Between events, relax and stay awhile, explore local restaurants, get inspired at museums and attractions, and experience the places that make this city feel like home.
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