Summit Schedule

Two Powerful Days of Connection, Access, and Wealth-Building

Explore the high-level agenda for Black Wealth Summit 2026, including the HBCU Career Fair, VIP reception, main stage conversations, networking, and closing celebration.

Summit Location: Westin Downtown DC | 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Friday, May 1, 2026

HBCU Career Fair + VIP Reception

A full day of career fair programming followed by an evening VIP reception with opening remarks and fireside conversations.

6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

HBCU Career Fair Registration

Attendee registration for the HBCU Career Fair.

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

HBCU Career Fair Breakfast

Morning breakfast before the fair begins.

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

HBCU Career Fair

Career fair programming and engagement throughout the day.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

HBCU Career Fair Lunch

Sponsors & Speakers Only.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Black Wealth Summit

A full summit day featuring main stage programming, breakout sessions, lunch and networking, a featured fireside, challenge highlights, and the closing reception.

Morning Experience

Networking | Connections

Relationship-building and attendee connections throughout the morning.

8:00 AM – 9:25 AM

Main Stage Opening Session

  • Welcome: Renea J. Pierre, Chief Experience Strategist, Black Wealth Summit
  • Opening Remarks: Cedric Nash, Founder, Black Wealth Summit
  • Outlook on the Economy | Sponsored by Morgan Stanley
  • Investing Trends in Emerging Technologies & Cryptocurrency | Speaker: Armando Pantoja
Midday Programming

Breakout Sessions

Breakout sessions will take place during the day. Individual breakout topics are not listed in the overview document.

3:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Main Stage Closing Session

  • Black Wealth Growth Challenge Highlights
  • Fireside Chat: John Hope Bryant, Founder & CEO, Operation Hope Inc. with Cedric Nash, Founder, Black Wealth Summit
  • Closing Remarks: Cedric Nash and Renea J. Pierre
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Closing Reception

Final networking and summit closeout.