Cranium AI
Headbangers Ball Concert
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
White Eagle Hall
Time
Shuttle to White Eagle: 6:45pm – 7:15pm
Concert: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Shuttle home – 9:30pm – 10:00pm
Let’s Rock!
Join us on May 21, 2026, at the Westin Jersey City Newport for an electrifying evening of music, networking, and innovation at the Cranium AI Summit & Headbangers Ball Concert. From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, immerse yourself in a unique fusion of rock and cutting-edge AI security insights. This exclusive event offers a prime opportunity to connect with industry leaders and fellow enthusiasts. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and be part of this unforgettable experience.
Performances By
Collective Soul
Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Collective Soul has spent three decades proving that great rock music is built to last. With 11 studio albums — including their 1995 self-titled record that went triple platinum — and 8 #1 hits, frontman and chief songwriter Ed Roland has never stopped pushing forward. Their catalog of classics like “Shine,” “December,” “The World I Know,” and “Heavy” remains as powerful as ever, and the band showed no signs of slowing down with their critically acclaimed 12th studio album Here to Eternity, recorded at Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs estate — a historic first for any artist other than Elvis himself. One of only five acts to perform at both Woodstock ’94 and ’99, Collective Soul brings the kind of live energy that only comes from a band that has spent 30 years perfecting their craft. Don’t miss them headlining the Cranium AI Summit & Headbangers Ball on May 21 in Jersey City.
Rob Base and Young MC
Two of hip-hop’s most celebrated icons will take the stage before Collective Soul at the Cranium AI Summit & Headbangers Ball on May 21 in Jersey City.
Multi-platinum selling artist Rob Base hails from Harlem, New York, where he eventually joined forces with childhood friend DJ EZ Rock. Their 1988 debut album It Takes Two spawned the iconic title track — earning Single of the Year honors from both Spin Magazine and The Village Voice — along with “Get on the Dance Floor” (#1 on the Dance Club charts) and “Joy and Pain,” pushing the album to multi-platinum status. Over the past three decades, Rob Base has remained a defining force in hip-hop and freestyle music.
Grammy Award-winning artist Young MC — born Marvin Young — brought sharp wit and an economics degree from USC to one of rap’s most memorable catalogs. After co-writing Tone Lōc’s crossover smashes “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” he stepped out on his own with the iconic “Bust a Move,” a Top Ten hit that won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance and drove his debut album Stone Cold Rhymin’ to platinum status.
Together, Rob Base and Young MC bring an electrifying evening of classic hip-hop to one of 2026’s most unique events.
Don’t miss your chance to amp up your AI security game and party with the industry’s finest.
Space is limited and Registration is subject to availability