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July 28, 2026

Treat Yo Self: Aziz Ansari to Headline UNBOUND Presents, Plus Kyle Cooke Joins the Party

You've spent the day talking AI, growth, and the future of business. Thursday night, it's time to laugh about being human again.

That's where Aziz Ansari comes in.

The Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and director is taking the Main Stage at UNBOUND Presents for one night only.

Plus, entrepreneur Kyle Cooke is bringing the beats with a live DJ set, and we've added even more Main Stage speakers to the UNBOUND lineup.

Thursday Night? Treat Yo Self

This September, the Emmy Award-winning creator of “Master of None”, bestselling author, “Parks and Recreation” star, and one of stand-up's biggest touring acts becomes Master of the UNBOUND Main Stage for an unforgettable Thursday night show.

For seven seasons, Aziz Ansari played Tom Haverford—a man who treated every workday like a personal brand activation and every Thursday like an occasion. He was not wrong. Two Emmy Awards for writing, a Peabody, a sold-out Madison Square Garden, and a #1 New York Times bestseller about why modern romance is so deeply, universally broken, Ansari has spent his career making everyday life feel just a little more ridiculous, and a lot more relatable.

Thursday night at UNBOUND, he brings all of it to Boston for one show only.

Turn it Up with Kyle Cooke

Kyle Cooke wears a lot of hats: entrepreneur, television personality, founder… and now, UNBOUND DJ.

Known for building brands, bringing people together, and yes, making a few memorable appearances on “Summer House”, Kyle knows a thing or two about creating a good time. And he’s joining UNBOUND for a special DJ set that'll keep the conversations (and vibes) going.

Get ready for the perfect soundtrack for catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and celebrating a week well spent.

The Lineup Keeps Growing

We've added even more voices to this year's Main Stage lineup. From AI adoption and brand leadership to creativity and customer experience, these sessions bring together the leaders building the next era of business. Here's who's joining UNBOUND.

New to the Main Stage

Carla Hassan (Global Chief Marketing Officer, JPMorganChase)

JPMorganChase's Carla Hassan joins Zoom's Kimberly Storin for a candid conversation on how today's CMOs are navigating brand, AI, and the leadership required to build trust and drive growth in a rapidly changing marketing landscape.

Kimberly Storin (Chief Marketing Officer, Zoom)

Kimberly Storin is CMO at Zoom, where she's helping evolve one of the world's most recognizable brands. She joins JPMorganChase's Carla Hassan to explore how modern marketing leaders are balancing AI, brand, and growth as customer expectations continue to evolve.

Richard Seroter (Senior Director and Chief Evangelist, Google)

Generative AI's potential is undeniable but turning it into real business value is the challenge. Hear Google's lessons from the front lines, including what's working, what isn't, and how to drive meaningful AI adoption.

Martin Camacho (Co-founder and President, Suno)

Suno co-founder Martin Camacho joins Jack Coyne for a live Track Star session exploring how AI is reshaping creativity, music, and what it means to create in an era where anyone can become an artist.

Jack Coyne (Co-founder and CEO, Public Opinion)

Jack Coyne hosts Suno co-founder Martin Camacho for a live Track Star session exploring AI's impact on creativity, with an interactive listening challenge and a conversation about the future of music, emotion, and human expression.

New Breakout Speakers

Kevin Barber (Head of AI Growth, Lean Labs)

Session: Beyond the Pilot: Build a Marketing Team That Scales AI

Most marketing teams don't struggle to use AI; they struggle to operationalize it. Learn practical frameworks for building repeatable AI workflows, driving team adoption, and creating scalable systems that deliver more consistent marketing results.

Tony Eades (Co-founder and CSO, Salted Stone)

Session: The Experience Advantage: Winning When AI Levels the Field

As AI becomes the cost of entry, customer experience is the true competitive advantage. Discover how to align brand, customer experience, and AI to build trust, deepen loyalty, and drive long-term growth.

Scott Thomas (VP of Customer Experience, SalesAI)

Session: The Human–AI Handshake in Customer Experience

Most teams use AI to cut costs but the best teams use it to build trust. Learn how to create a Human-AI Handshake that balances automation with human expertise to improve customer satisfaction, reduce churn, and scale exceptional customer experiences.

Jessie Young

Session: Scaling AI In Industries That Resist Change

Building trust is essential in healthcare, and a powerful growth strategy in any industry. Hear how Jessie Young scaled AI adoption in one of the world's most change-resistant sectors, with GTM lessons on earning buy-in, driving adoption, and landing enterprise-wide rollouts.

Maha Abouelenein (CEO and Founder, Digital and Savvy)

Session: Build Trust Through Storytelling in a Skeptical World

As content becomes easier to create, authentic communication is what builds trust. Learn practical storytelling techniques to craft clear, credible messaging that resonates with audiences and strengthens lasting connections.

The sessions are stacked, Thursday night is set, and the only thing left on your to-do list is to treat yo self and register for UNBOUND 2026. Get your ticket here →