2026 Hip Hop Arts Conference ( Atlanta)
Experience the unifying ENERGY of Hip Hop through dance, art, technology, epic battles, inspiring panels and a showstopping awards gala!
HIP HOP. ART. TECHNOLOGY. CULTURE. COMMUNITY.
ONE UNFORGETTABLE DAY!
Get ready for an electrifying, multigenerational celebration where Hip Hop culture comes alive! The 2026 Hip Hop Arts Conference: “WE ARE ONE!” brings youth, families, emerging creatives, professional artists, legends, and community together for an immersive day of dance, music, visual arts, technology, education, competition, and inspiration.
Experience high-energy Hip Hop masterclasses with nationally recognized artists, live performances, immersive and interactive visual art creation, community dance battles, artist panels and conversations, historical Hip Hop exhibits, plus an innovative Arts + AI coding experience where creators of all ages turn their ideas into working apps!
Whether you dance, make music, create art, love technology, want to connect with other artists, or simply LOVE Hip Hop culture, there’s a place for you here.
Come learn from the innovators.
Create alongside the artists.
Battle with the community.
Celebrate the culture.
Connect across generations!
And stay for the culminating “Day of Respect” Awards Gala, celebrating extraordinary artists, cultural visionaries, educators, and community changemakers whose impact reaches far beyond the stage ( with specially curated dance and music tributes from some of ATL's most talented artists). This year's honorees include Grammy Award winning artist, Mali Music, legendary visual artists Gilbert Young and Fabian Williams, Community Activist & Attorney Rodney K. Strong, SupaDopeFresh, Ashanti "The Mad Violinist Floyd" as well as legendary dancers, Otto "Aquaboogy" Vazquez & Comfort Fedoke.
One Culture. Many Voices. Endless Creativity. WE ARE ONE!
Lineup
Comfort Fedoke
Hip Hop Master Class Instructor
Otto “Aquaboogy” Vazquez
Waving/ Popping Technique Master Class Instructor
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Highlights
- 12 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 8:45 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center (formerly Aviation Community Cultural Center)
3900 Aviation Circle Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30336
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Breakdance Fundamentals Workshop
All ages and levels welcomed! Learn the fundamentals of breakdance with this internationally renowned breakdancer that has graced some of the world’s biggest dance stages and appeared in some of the most iconic dance movies!
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VIBE CODE: ARTS & AI
Turn your creative idea into a working APP! During this Arts + Computer Science Innovation Lab, students aren't merely learning to code, they amplify their creativity and develop solutions that matter to their families and communities by becoming product designers, software engineers, artists, researchers, and community problem-solvers. Led by the Constellations Center for Education in Computing / Georgia Tech. *Limited Capacity
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Hip Hop Master Class
All ages and levels welcomed! Learn exhilarating hip hop dance from this world renowned, Emmy award winning choreographer and performing artist!