WHAT IS
CRY OUT CON?
CRY OUT CON (COC) is where faith and culture collide. Where walls come down, burdens lift, and something new is born.
In 2026, The Year of Collaboration calls us to unite our gifts and voices into a shared purpose that multiplies impact far beyond what any of us could achieve alone.
Every year thousands gather for Cry Out Con! This year, our destination city is Jackson, Mississippi, a city rich in history and resilience, for what has become a spiritual homecoming. Join us to recharge, connect, and experience a community unlike anywhere else.
More than big stages and big names, COC is a space to confront challenges, celebrate victories, and leave spiritually, emotionally, financially, and mentally renewed.
As one of the fastest-growing conferences in the U.S., COC draws multi-generational, multicultural audiences who return year after year. Whether you are driving in from the South or flying from across the globe, COC is your annual reset.
Let this be the breakthrough moment you’ve been waiting for.
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Your Cry Out Con 2026 Visit
THE YEAR OF
COLLABORATION
In 2026, COC becomes the proving ground for what happens when spiritual conviction, creativity and community don't just meet, they build together. This is where ideas turn into action, connections turn into family, and movements take root.
The Year of Collaboration is your invitation to step in with what you carry and walk out with more. Because the future isn't built in isolation. It's built in collaboration.
Next April, all roads lead you to the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi for a weekend filled with worship and lifestyle transformation with your friends and neighbors from around the world to live intentionally and powerfully for God.
Together, we will discover how collaborative efforts bring anointed change and spread the message of hope.
Registration is now open for COC 2026 - April 23-25!
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With Us
Join us in creating an unforgettable experience that authentically engages with thousands of Black creatives and entrepreneurs. Together, we can build something extraordinary.
- Reach thousands of engaged Black creatives & leaders.
- In Jackson, your brand becomes part of a global gathering where history, food, and music create a cultural experience no other city can offer.
- Turn sponsorship into legacy through scholarships, grants, and local investments.
- Extend your reach with year-round exposure to a loyal, multi-generational community.
- Engage a multi-generational, multicultural audience hungry for connections.
- Share stories that drive real change and inspire action across culture, faith, and the future.
- Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the leaders and creators shaping what's next in culture and faith.
- Amplify your impact with high-quality highlight reels designed for digital reach.
- Front-row access to keynotes, sessions, and concerts.
- Capture the raw energy and pulse of the conference with backstage moments.
- Exclusive speaker and performer interviews.
- Receive early releases and story leads before the public.