By Andrea StevensAFRO Staff Writerastevens@afro.com

The Black Wealth Summit will return to Washington D.C. on Dec. 5-6 with a program centered on wealth building, entrepreneurship and economic advancement in the Black community. The event’s theme is “Wealth Reimagined: In The Face of Change” and will take place at The Westin Downtown. It is expected to draw professionals, founders and new investors aiming to strengthen their long term financial outlook.

Attendees gather at the Black Wealth Summit, an annual event in Washington D.C. designed to provide financial education, career opportunities and community driven strategies for building long term wealth.
Credit: Photo Courtesy Black Wealth Summit

The summit’s mission remains a core focus as it enters another year. In an official statement published on the organization’s website, founder Cedric Nash highlighted the purpose guiding the event.

“Since its founding, the Black Wealth Summit has carried a clear mission: to empower Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and families with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to build lasting prosperity,” he said. “In 2025, we take this mission further by exploring how innovation, resilience, and adaptability are redefining what wealth means for our community.”

This year’s programming will include sessions on foundational investing, real estate pathways, entrepreneurship fundamentals, business financing, insurance planning and strategies that support long term financial stability. Organizers say the summit is designed to be accessible to participants at all experience levels, bringing together experts who translate complex topics into actionable steps.

According to a report by the Federal Reserve, “the typical White family had a median net worth of $285,000 in 2022; the typical Black family’s median was $44,900, or about 15 percent of the White median.” The data underscores the scale of the challenge the summit seeks to address.

VIP guests will be welcomed at a reception on Dec. 5, providing early access to networking opportunities.

Workshops and moderated conversations will take place throughout the day on Dec. 6. A networking reception that evening will give attendees a chance to build professional relationships and exchange insights with speakers and peers. 

General admission tickets cost $249 and VIP access is priced at $349. Registration includes meals and access to select sessions and events. Organizers expect strong turnout from individuals seeking financial guidance and community centered support.

The summit also includes career focused programming, including a job fair intended to connect attendees with employers and organizations working to advance professional opportunities for Black talent. Organizers see these elements as a vital link between financial education and long term economic mobility.

Past speakers continue to highlight the summit’s emphasis on practical learning.

“The conversations encouraged a strategic and disciplined approach to growing wealth and highlighted actionable frameworks that help founders and rising leaders make smarter financial decisions,” said Terrance Orr, CEO and managing partner at Next Anomaly Group and a workshop speaker in 2022.

The summit remains part of a broader national effort to expand access to financial tools that support generational wealth. Additional information on programming and registration is available on the event’s official site.

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