4TH ANNUAL · AUG 28–30, 2026

Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend

A three-day immersion into wealth, legacy & community — hosted at the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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The Weekend

Four years in.
We’re leveling up.

What started as a weekend has become a movement. This year we bring the Maconomics Wealth Summit to one of the most prestigious stages in the country — the brand-new Obama Presidential Center — for three days of conversations, celebration and community that change the trajectory of generations.

4Marquee Events
3Days
1Unforgettable Weekend
Maconomics Wealth Summit 2026 official flyer
Aug 28–30 · Obama Presidential Center · Chicago

The Itinerary

The weekend,
moment by moment.

01

Friday · Aug 28

Exclusive Welcome Reception

Kick off the weekend with a private reception featuring drinks, curated food and high-level networking alongside speakers, sponsors and key partners. This is where the real conversations happen — before the crowd arrives.

  • VIP All-Access Only
  • Curated Food & Drinks
  • Speakers & Partners
02

Saturday · Aug 29

The Wealth Summit

The flagship. A full day of powerful keynotes and panel discussions with leaders across real estate, investing, insurance, entrepreneurship, entertainment, health and more — inside the Obama Presidential Center.

  • Keynotes
  • Panels
  • 1,000+ Attendees
  • Networking
03

Saturday Night · Aug 29

All-White Yacht Experience

Close out the day in style with our signature All-White Yacht Party — sailing on Lake Michigan under the fireworks. This is where high-level networking meets unforgettable vibes.

  • All-White Attire
  • Lake Michigan
  • Fireworks
  • Live DJ
04

Sunday · Aug 30

Celebrity Charity Basketball Game

The closer. A high-energy, community-driven event in partnership with the Maconomics Foundation. 500+ attendees enjoying a mix of entertainment, culture and philanthropy. Athletes, entertainers and creators take the floor for a cause that matters.

  • Celebrities
  • 500+ Attendees
  • For Charity

The Stage

Speakers worth
flying in for.

Operators, executives and educators actually building wealth — not just talking about it. Here’s a taste of who’s on the schedule.

Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss

Grammy Award Winning Entrepreneur

Ross Mac

Ross Mac

Netflix Star · Yahoo Finance Contributor

Michael Sacks

Michael Sacks

CEO · GCM Grosvenor

Darrel Hackett

Darrel Hackett

CEO · BMO

Louis Carr

Louis Carr

President of BET

Matt Forte

Matt Forte

Chicago Bears Legend

Chris Sain

Chris Sain

Stock Market Expert

Jemal King

Jemal King

Real Estate Expert · 9 to 5 Millionaire

Mayor Brandon Johnson

Mayor Brandon Johnson

Mayor · City of Chicago

Chardai Johnson

Chardai Johnson

Managing Director · BMO

Tyronne Stoudemire

Tyronne Stoudemire

Global Head of Strategic Partnerships · Hyatt

Resa B Luster-Mac

Resa B Luster-Mac

Executive · Luster Products

Darrell Spencer

Darrell Spencer

CEO of Crowned Skin

Landon Campbell

Landon Campbell

Venture Capital x AI Expert

Sidnee Michelle

Sidnee Michelle

Black Enterprise, Senior Editor

Corey Phillips

Corey Phillips

CEO of Social Storm

Ian Brock

Ian Brock

Dream Hustle Code & New Nerd

Marc Russell

Marc Russell

BetterWallet, Founder

Rukeem Campbell

Rukeem Campbell

Campbell Construction & Development

Krystal Corley McDonald

Krystal Corley McDonald

RE/MAX Premier · COO & Realtor

Lawrence Eggleston

Lawrence Eggleston

Black Wall Street Originals

Larry Jones

Larry Jones

Stock Up with Larry Jones

Cristal Luster

Cristal Luster

Content Creator

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& More

To Be Announced

From Last Year

Don’t take our word for it.
Hear it from the room.

“I’ve been to a lot of conferences. This one actually changes how you operate when you get back home. Worth every dollar.”
Marcus T. Founder · Atlanta, GA
“The yacht party was unreal. But the conversations the next morning at the conference? Those are the ones I’m still having.”
Janelle B. Investor · Houston, TX
“Ross built something special. You walk in a guest, leave family. See you in Chicago.”
Devin R. Operator · Brooklyn, NY

In Partnership With

Put your brand in the room.

Reach a hand-picked audience of founders, investors and high earners across three days of programming, partnerships and PR-worthy moments. Limited partnership tiers available.

Become a Sponsor

Ready?

Doors open August 28th.
The list closes before they do.

Tickets are now live. Lock in early-bird pricing while it lasts — or get on the list for first dibs on speaker drops & insider perks.