New York, NY

Power Network tickets

Don't miss hip-hop legends, financial visionaries, and AI innovators converging at Carnegie Hall for one unforgettable night of music, panels, and power.

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit with hands clasped under his chin, looking directly at the camera; "John Hope Bryant" text in the lower left corner.

Two men in suits sit on a couch in front of an ornate fireplace, looking directly at the camera. Text reads: "Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal of Earn Your Leisure.

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A man in a suit poses in a pensive manner, resting his chin on his fist, with a neutral background. Text in the corner reads "Big Daddy Kane.

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About Power Network

Join New York City hip-hop legends, entrepreneurs, financial visionaries, and industry leaders at Carnegie Hall’s fourth Power Network event, hosted by Ed Lover. Experience live performances by Ghostface Killah, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jon Quick, Doe Jones, and Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band. Hear a panel discussion in collaboration with ESSENCE Communications, featuring Beatrice Dixon (Honey Pot), Kay Malcolm (Oracle), and Arian Simone (Fearless Fund), moderated by Kirk McDonald, CEO of Sundial Media & Technology Group (parent company of ESSENCE). Explore AI and entrepreneurship with the “Queen of AI” Alicia Lyttle and discover the Vibranium Network—the world’s first social economic network built on the blockchain—in a presentation led by Derek Ferguson. And sit in on a frank conversation between John Hope Bryant (Operation Hope), Racquel Oden (HSBC), and the financial empowerment visionaries of Earn Your Leisure, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings.

Venue

Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall

Start date

June 19th, 2026

End date

June 19th, 2026

Production note

Doors open at 7 PM, at which time bars will begin serving. Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early and asked to take their seats by 8 PM to ensure a prompt start to the event. Black tie and cocktail attire encouraged.