Summit Schedule | Black Wealth Summit 2026

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.

6:30 PM

VIP Reception Registration

Location: Potomac Foyer

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Black Wealth Summit VIP Reception

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Renea J. Pierre, Chief Experience Strategist, Black Wealth Summit
Cedric Nash, Founder, Black Wealth Summit
Fireside Conversations featuring Troy Vincent and Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant with Cedric Nash
Closing Address by Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant
Location: Potomac Ballroom

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.

11:25 AM – 12:55 PM

Lunch & Networking

Midday networking and relationship-building.

12:25 PM – 12:45 PM

Featured Fireside

Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente & Truist.

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.