Our annual fundraiser HYPE night has just been elevated to another level, so allow us to introduce to you our reimagined, HYPE Innovation Night 2026! This slight change reflects HYPE’s evolution as it approaches its 10th Anniversary. This signature event positions HYPE in Tech as a convener of ideas, leaders, and investments shaping equitable access to technology.

HYPE Innovation Night is an annual, themed experience where each year illuminates a distinct lens of innovation. This year's theme:

THE HUMAN ALGORITHM

Ethical AI | Mitigating Bias | Human-Centered Design

Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 6pm-9pm

The event will be held at The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a 200-acre, state-of-the-art facility located in Fayetteville, Georgia, just south of Atlanta near the Town at Trilith. Recently opened in May 2026, the National Training Center serves as the permanent headquarters and training hub for all 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams, as well as a center for coaching education and referee development.

We are deeply honored to have the opportunity to host our event at this extraordinary facility and especially proud to be the first nonprofit organization to utilize this event space. This milestone makes the occasion even more meaningful for the event we are bringing to the community.

The event will serve as both a fundraising engine and a thought leadership platform, highlighting how innovation, when designed inclusively, can expand opportunity, access, and agency for underrepresented communities in tech.

Join us for a night of cocktails, dinner, an innovation scholar showcase, innovation community honors, and networking.