✦ Formal Invitation ✦
Association of Midnight Basketball
40th Anniversary
National Summit
"40 Years After Hours, On Purpose:
Building Communities Through the Game"
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August 27–29, 2026
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Four Days · All Chapters Welcome
On behalf of Lawrence C. Gray Jr., President & CEO, and the entire leadership of the Association of Midnight Basketball, we are honored to invite you to join us for our 40th Anniversary National Summit — four transformative days celebrating four decades of impact, community, and the power of the game.
This historic gathering will bring together chapter directors, alumni, civic leaders, sponsors, and partners from across the country in the great city of Atlanta, Georgia. Whether you have been part of this movement from the beginning or are discovering Midnight Basketball for the first time, this is the Summit you do not want to miss.
What to Expect
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National Keynote Address
Visionary speakers addressing the future of community basketball and civic impact
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40th Anniversary Awards Dinner
Formal gala honoring individuals, chapters, and partners whose service shaped our movement
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Leadership Forum
Professional development workshops, chapter directors meeting & prospective chapter sessions
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Day of Games
Competitive and exhibition basketball bringing delegates together on the court
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Love From Afar Experience
An immersive Saturday morning experience curated by Dr. Cynthia Williams
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History Presentation
A special retrospective: "The History of Midnight Basketball" — 40 years in review
Three Days · Three Themes
Thu · Aug 27
"Kick-Off Classic, Welcome & The City"
Charity Golf Tournament · Official Opening · Press Conference · Mayor's Office Networking Event
Fri · Aug 28
"The Association"
History of Midnight Basketball · Alumni Testimonials · Chapter Meetings · 40th Anniversary Awards Dinner
Sat · Aug 29
"Love From Afar"
Immersive Morning · Day of Games · Concurrent Workshops · Closing Ceremony · Music & Food Celebration
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Venue
Atlanta, Georgia
Host City · 40th Anniversary National Summit
August 27 (Thursday) — August 29 (Saturday), 2026
Space is limited. We encourage you to register early to secure your place at this landmark gathering. Registration takes just a few minutes and your RSVP helps us plan the experience every delegate deserves.
"Midnight Basketball has always been about more than the game.
It is about what happens when community shows up — consistently,
purposefully, and after hours — for the people who need it most."
— Lawrence C. Gray Jr. · President & CEO, Association of Midnight Basketball
With gratitude and great anticipation,
Lawrence C. Gray Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Association of Midnight Basketball (AMB)
