Venue
City of Praise Family Ministries Campus
8501 Jericho City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Date
October 26-28, 2023
Hotel Accommodation
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Largo-Washington DC
Doubletree by Hilton, Largo-Washington DC
Please click the links above to book through our hotel partners.
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Thank You to Our Featured Speakers

Morris Chestnut
Film & Television Star

Michelle Rice
President, TV One & CLEO TV

Seth Carpenter
Global Chief Economist, Morgan Stanley

Priscilla Brown
President & CEO, Amalgamated Bank

Wes Moore
Governor, Maryland

Cedric Nash
BWS Founder & Author

Bishop Joel Peebles
City of Praise Family Ministries
Join Us In-Person or Virtually
GENERAL IN-PERSON ADMISSION
$249
Unfettered access to New/Emerging and Intermediate Investor Sessions, networking, and exclusive content offered over the event, in addition to:
- General Check-In
- General Seating Options
- Access to Conference content post event
- Access to Exhibitors Booths
- Access to Food Trucks for Lunch (self-pay)
In-person attendees will enjoy:
VIP IN-PERSON ADMISSION
$349
Enjoy premium access to all conference sessions, including exclusive Intermediate and Accredited Investor sessions, networking, as well as:
- VIP Reception (Limited seats)
- VIP Check-In
- Priority Seating Options
- Priority access to 1:1 Financial Coaching
- Access to Exhibitors Booth
- Access to Conference content post event
- Access to Food Trucks for Lunch (self-pay)
In-person attendees will enjoy:
VIRTUAL ADMISSION
$199
Unfettered access to New/Emerging and Intermediate Investor Sessions, networking, and exclusive content offered throughout the event in addition to:
- Access to On-Demand Sessions
- Access to Virtual Exhibitor Booths
- Access to Sponsor Tools & Resources
Virtual attendees will enjoy:
An enriching experience delivered by the industry’s brightest, experienced minds and leading wealth brands
Focused Wealth Topics On:
Banking
Stocks & Bonds
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Cryptocurrency
Alternative Investments
Insurance
Tax Strategies
Estate Planning
Financial Services Careers for Students
Banking
Stocks & Bonds
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Cryptocurrency
Alternative Investments
Insurance
Tax Strategies
Financial Services Careers for Students
Estate Planning
Curated Learning Tracks Designed to Meet You Where You Are:
New/Emerging Investor
$1,000 to $99,000 of Investable Capital
Get started building your financial future with investing basics, income-building strategies, and smart ways to reduce debt.
Intermediate Investor
$100,000 to $249,000 of Investable Capital
Learn wealth-building strategies and get retirement planning advice from certified financial advisors to help you reach your goals.
Seasoned/Accredited Investor
Summit Schedule
CONFERENCE DAY 1 • Thursday • October 26, 2023 • Why Black Wealth Matters
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration: Homewood Suites Ballroom
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Networking
CONFERENCE DAY 2 • Friday • October 27, 2023 • Why Financial Freedom Matters
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Registration | 1:1 Financial Coaching | Exhibits Open
8:00 am – 9:30 am
General Session
9:45 am - 10:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Virtual Real Talk: Host - Jey Price
10:45 am - 11:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Virtual Real Talk: Host - Jey Price
11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Lunch, Networking and 1:1 Financial Coaching
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Virtual Real Talk: What About Your Friends?
Host: Jey Price
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Exhibits & Author's Corner
CONFERENCE DAY 3 • Saturday • October 28, 2023 • Owning Your Personal Wealth Journey
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Registration | 1:1 Financial Coaching| Exhibits Open
8:00 am - 9:30 am
General Session
9:30 am - 9:45 am
Virtual Real Talk: #BaeGoals
Host: Jey price
9:45 am - 10:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions
1030 am - 10:45 am
Virtual: BWS Real Talk
10:45 am - 11:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions
11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Lunch, Networking and 1:1 Financial Coaching
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Virtual Real Talk: Talk Taxes to me!
Host: Jey Price
Speaker: The Importance of Taxes and Finding a Great CPA
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
General Session
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Exhibits & Author's Corner
Sessions by Investor Level
Is Government Contracting Right for You?
- Building a Successful Government Contracting Business is Possible and a Path to Wealth-Building
- Winning a Government Contract is Attainable Without Government Experience
- Free Resources Exist to Assist You in Starting and Growing A Successful Government Contracting Business
Finding the Right Franchise for You: A Business Model for Success
Investing in a franchise can be an effective and efficient way to build a business without having to invent or reinvent new business operations, marketing and other significant aspects of a business. In this one-hour masterclass, you will learn: Why this is the right time to invest in your own franchise. How to determine if franchising is the right option for you. How to find your "Perfect Fit" franchise through the proven 6-step “PROS” process. How to fund your franchise business. Escape the 9-5, generate wealth & live life on YOUR terms.
Maximizing Your Real Estate Investments - 101
Home ownership is the single most important investment that one will ever make. Despite rising interest rates there are still ways to find a good deal. Come learn from our expert at the Black Weatlh Summit mart ways to find and buy the right house in any market.
Getting Started with Options
Options continue to grow in popularity because they offer a wide range of flexible strategic approaches to investors of many kinds. Start here to learn the basic terms and concepts, and how to understand option prices and trades. Consider this a foundation for all other options topics.
Small Business Growth & Innovation
Developing and driving business capability, capacity and efficiency through emerging technology and AI.
Black Women and Leadership
Transitioning to Entrepreneurship to leverage market opportunities to post corporate careers.
Strategies for Buying your 1st Duplex
Come learn the ins and outs of investing in your fist duplex. Register to Learn from Jey Price how to find, evaluate, buy and lease up your first duplex investment.
Building a Successful Vending Machine Business
Learn how to find lucrative vending machine locations and how to brand your vending machine business to stand out from your competition. A terrific way to generate passive income while being a low time commitment.
Write on! Write on!! Write on!!!
So – you think there’s a book in you? But…you’re not sure where to start? Alison Woods will share her experiences as a first time, self-published author. She’ll share with you some tips on how to go from an idea in your head to a book on a shelf AND make money!!
Starting a Business and not sure of the right legal structure?
Learn from Business and Contracts Attorney June Findlay, who will help you determie if you need a DBA, LLC, LLP, S Corp or C Corp and walk you through the proces of setting up your business with the right structure and contracts.
Strategies for Managing Education Expenses
Though the benefits of an education are invaluable, it’s important to be prepared for the associated costs. In this seminar, participants will learn about the various types of educational institutions, their associated costs and funding options.
Estates & Transfer of Generational Wealth
All individuals should have 3 basic estate planning documents: Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney. f an individual's net worth exceeds $5m ($10M for a married couple) then it may be necessary to consider planning that would help reduce estate taxes. One tool that is commonly used in estate planning is a Revocable Living Trust (RLT). An RLT is most typically used to eliminate the need for probate upon death. Avoiding probate can help reduce the time and expense to administer an estate. However, not every person needs a Revocable Trust. Whether a Revocable Trust is suitable for a particular individual depends on a number of factors, including the type of assets owned and each individuals specific goals for their estate
How I Made $500k in 12 Months Using Instagram
Generate a consistent income stream & get paid every time you post without burning yourself out on IG, having thousands of followers, or throwing money into Facebook ads. It's time to leverage organic strategies and implement proven methods to build a profitable brand.
Invest in Real Estate: The Absolute Best Wealth Growth Tool
This will be an opportunity for you to learn and gain useful insight into the real world of real estate investing through specialization in flipping homes to include multi-family and hold strategies in the multi-family real estate market as well. Session also will cover financing options and opportunities through Banks, Mortgage Lenders and Hardmoney lenders.
Small Business Growth & Innovation
Developing and driving business capability, capacity and efficiency through emerging technology and AI.
Show Me the Money
Prepare for whatever the year and beyond may bring
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Growth & Success
Are you an entrepreneur and have run your business for at least a year? Have you ever thought about turning your business into a national franchise brand? Is this the right growth strategy for you? In this one-hour webinar, you will learn: Why franchising is the growth strategy for entrepreneurs, especially in and after a global pandemic. The reasons for and benefits of franchising your business. Understanding if your business is “franchise-able”. Turn your business into a franchise to create a lasting legacy that changes your life and the world!
Helping Build Wealth in Black Culture
The panel discussion on "Helping Build Wealth in Black Culture" aims to explore the challenges and opportunities that can help empower Black communities to create and sustain financial prosperity. This insightful and engaging discussion brings together experts, thought leaders, and successful individuals from various fields within the finance industry. The panelists will delve into the historical factors that have hindered wealth accumulation in Black communities such as limited access to resources and economic disparities. They will highlight how these challenges have shaped the narrative and perpetuated a wealth gap. Moreover, the panel will emphasize the importance of dismantling these barriers to promote financial inclusion and equality.
Managing Your Mind: Understanding Risk
Managing risk is one of the most important elements in a trading strategy. Learn how to weigh the potential gain and loss on a trade, consider probability, and implement steps you can take to manage trading risk effectively. Also understand our intrinsic shortfalls in managing risk.
Black Women and Finance
Join us for an engaging and insightful panel discussion that aims to explore the challenges black women face in their pursuit of building wealth while managing their careers, business and their households. Our panel of esteemed women financial professionals will share their expertise and personal experiences, providing practical insights and approaches that can help women navigate their financial journeys successfully. During the discussion we will explore various topics including the wage gap, impact of career breaks on long term financial growth and the importance of financial education and planning.
Crafting Your Ideal Retirement
What got you here, won’t get you there! If you want to live out your dream retirement you must plan for it and invest accordingly. Learn the three keys to creating a secure retirement and the investment strategies to mitigate retirement risk factors. Learn how the same investment strategies used to build your nest egg can lead to you running out of money in retirement..
Building Strong Financial Strategies for the Black Community
The Black community holds substantial economic power, yet unique challenges remain. This presentation covers strategies and best practices to help Black Americans establish strong financial foundations
Credit and Debt Management: Staying on Track to Achieve Your Goals
No matter how much you earn, it is wise to be diligent about maintaining good credit and proactively managing debt throughout your life. Join us for an informative seminar that will guide you through key things you need to know about credit and debt management.
Advancing Racial Equity Through Your Investments
Opportunities are emerging to advance racial equity and combat systemic racism through investment decisions. Learn what steps you can take to build a holistic investment strategy designed to promote racial injustice and equity.
Building a Strong Retirement for Yourself, Your Business and Your Community
The SECURE Act 2.0 was passed in 2022 to promote expanded retirement coverage and savings. Learn about its implications as we work to close the racial inequity gap in retirement savings. This session is for employers or employees.
Investing in the Future of Healthcare (Doing Good, while Doing Well)
As a nation, we spend nearly 20% of our GDP on healthcare and do not deliver significantly better outcomes than other developed nations. Several factors including; the Affordable Care Act, the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent developments in AI and ML have catapulted investment in digital health innovation. Learn about recent trends in the industry and strategies for finding opportunities to invest and change the narrative on healthcare.
Investing in Hotel Franchises
Ever wanted to know what it takes to own, invest and operate in Hotels? Serial Hotel Owner Evens Charles will unlock the mystery behind buying, investing and operating multiple Hotels.
Real Estate Investing + Financial Tools to Grow Income, Save Capital Gains Taxes and Plan Passive Income through Real Estate
We will discuss the tools that are available in the Real Estate finance space and walk you through the more complex world of real estate investment.
Small Business Growth & Innovation
Developing and driving business capability, capacity and efficiency through emerging technology and AI.
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