The Ujamaa Expo
A live activation series built around action, clarity, and collective growth
Friday, March 20th, 2026 — The Gathering Spot, Los Angeles
What It Is
The Ujamaa Expo is a rotating activation series where professionals, creatives, and builders show how things actually work.
Each gathering transforms the space into a pop-up environment. Part gallery, part studio, part salon. Multiple disciplines are active at the same time. One activation briefly anchors the room while the rest remain live for hands-on exchange and conversation.
People move at their own pace. Engage where it matters. Leave with something they can actually use.
Short activations. Real work. Open exchange. No panels. No pitches. No forced attention.
Show Me Something
Action first. Context later. Build it. Make it. Break it down live. Show the actual process, not the resume.
Help Me Fix This
Reveal a common mistake or blind spot. Bring a real problem and work through it together.
I Bet You Didn't Know This
One insight. One shortcut. One mistake that changes outcomes. Hard stop at 10 minutes. The kind of thing people text to friends afterward.
March 20th
Date
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Location
The Gathering Spot
Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles
The Evening
Bundle (Both Floors)
$30
Full Access // 7 PM - 1 AM
Expo Only
$15
Top Floor // 7 PM - 10:30 PM
Mingle & Plei
$20
Middle Floor // 8 PM - 1 AM
The Zones
Each zone is a themed space that functions as an installation. Visually distinct, self-explanatory, and already running when you walk in.
Art & Gallery
Work on the walls. Artist present all night. Sales happen via conversation, not price tags. Culture, not commerce.
Tech & AI Studio
Live screens, real demos, one-on-one help. Learn by watching first, then stepping in. No rows of laptops.
Film & Media Room
Short clips, context, and conversation. 3-7 minutes of footage max. Energy stays upright, not sleepy.
Wellness & Care
Calm lighting, simple props, no hype. Skincare, recovery, mental health tools, grooming, stress management.
No-Pressure Lounge
Social reset zone. Games, conversation, decompression. No mic, no activation, always available. This is where introverts recover and conversations deepen.
People who want clarity over hype, process over posturing, proximity over performance, and growth without gatekeeping.
You don't have to be an expert. You do have to be curious.
Participate
The Ujamaa Expo is built by the people in the room. If you have something to show, fix, or teach, there's a place for you here.