Maconomics Wealth Summit Sets 3-Day Chicago Event at Obama Center With 2026 Speaker Lineup
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Updated · Black America Web · Aug 20
Maconomics Wealth Summit Sets 3-Day Chicago Event at Obama Center With 2026 Speaker Lineup
2 articles · Updated · Black America Web · Aug 20
Summary
August 28-30 dates are set for the 2026 Maconomics Wealth Summit at Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center, where Ross Mac will stage a three-day financial literacy event.
The program is built as a master class on money and entrepreneurship, with curated talks from C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, athletes and beauty industry figures.
Named speakers include BET President Louis Carr, entrepreneur Kandi Burruss, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Bears legend Matt Forte and GCM Grosvenor CEO Michael Sacks.
The weekend opens with a VIP reception on Friday, followed by summit conversations and workshops plus an all-white yacht party on Saturday, then a Celebrity Basketball Classic on Sunday.
The summit is in its fourth year and has expanded with backing from sponsors including BMO Financial, Atlanta Life Insurance, GCM Grosvenor and Hyatt.
With the Maconomics Summit days away, will blending yacht parties with estate planning actually close the wealth gap for Chicago communities?
Can a weekend of celebrity basketball and financial panels truly dismantle the systemic barriers between Wall Street capital and everyday founders?
How will high-profile celebrities translate their entertainment status into actionable wealth-building strategies for grassroots entrepreneurs next week?