Business & NetworkingSaturday, November 7
PD 629: 5th Annual SMASH Summit
Saturday, November 7 · 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. · The McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State
- When
- Saturday, November 7 · 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where
- The McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State1101 Gorman Street · Raleigh, NC · 27606
About this event
The 5th annual S.M.A.S.H. (Supporting Mental Health Advocacy & STEAM through Hip-Hop) Summit, Year 5: Press Play, will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the NC State McKimmon Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The summit brings together educators, students, artists, and community partners to explore the connections between mental health, STEM education, and the arts, with hip-hop serving as a framework for engagement, learning, and well-being.
The program features keynote sessions, including an address by author Nic Stone, along with interactive workshops and live performances. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can apply in educational, professional, and community settings.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: NC State McKimmon Center
Audience: Students, educators, and community partners (students attend free; lunch provided)
Contact: Dr. V. Hicks-Harris
Credit: 1.5
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