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KEYNOTE

SPEAKERS

May 16, 2026 | CHICAGO

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About The Keynote Speakers

The Keynote Speakers is a next-generation public speaking and storytelling platform designed to amplify Black thought, creativity, and intellectual leadership through immersive, experiential live events. This is not just a speaker series. It is a cultural institution in the making.

“Centering Black Voices. Shaping Global Thought.”

The Keynote Speakers

Speakers & Performers (more to come)

Shawn Reaves

Cultural Architect

Rayzine Collaso

Singer

Mark Harris

Data Scientist

Anthony Murphy

President & CEO

Hampton Watson III (DJ Hamp)

Entrepreneur, DJ

Akari Muhisani (DJ Akari)

Technologist & Financial Literacy Advocate
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8
Public Speakers
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2
Vocal Artists
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2
Amazing DJs
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1
Networking Event

Event Schedule | May 16, 2026

Time Performer Description Artist Photo & Details Stage
6:15-7:30 PM Welcome & Networking Mixer
Akari Muhisani (DJ Akari)
Hampton Watson III (DJ Hamp)
Main Ballroom
7:30-8:30 PM Keynote Speakers, Act I
Shawn Reaves
Mark Harris
Serita Love
Rihana kery
Seroun Pawor
The Main Stage
8:45-10:00 PM Keynote Speakers, Act II
Anthony Murphy
Mariono Rose
Hose Morinho
Michel Holding
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Stiven Smith
The Main Stage
10:15-10:30 PM The Keynote Speakers, Musical Performance
Rayzine Collaso
The Main Stage

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Address

Logan Square,
Chicago, IL, USA

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Email us

shawn@thekeynotespeakers.org

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Call or Text us (text first)

(773) 403-0668

Sign Up To Perform or Speak

If you are interested in speaking or performing, fill out the form below or go to The Keynote Speakers Chicago Registration Form – Fill out form.