Ross Mac is bringing Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend back to Chicago for its fourth year, with three days centered around financial education, entrepreneurship, investing and building generational wealth.
The weekend runs August 28–30, 2026 and will feature a mix of conversations, workshops and entertainment, including programming connected to the Obama Presidential Center Campus on Chicago’s South Side.
THE WORD
- Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend returns to Chicago August 28–30, 2026.
- The summit is founded by financial entrepreneur and media personality Ross Mac.
- Organizers say Maconomics events have attracted more than 3,000 attendees over the previous three years.
- Programming will cover investing, entrepreneurship, real estate, wealth management and estate planning.
- Announced participants include Kandi Burruss, BET President Louis Carr, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte, Resa B. Luster, Darrell Spencer and Sidnee Michelle, among others.
- The weekend also includes an All White Yacht Party and a Celebrity Basketball Classic.
- Sponsors listed for this year’s weekend include BMO Financial, Atlanta Life Insurance, GCM Grosvenor, BMOA and Hyatt.
A WEEKEND BUILT AROUND FINANCIAL EDUCATION
Maconomics has built its platform around making conversations about money more accessible, particularly when it comes to investing, ownership and creating long-term wealth.
This year’s Wealth Summit is expected to bring executives, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, investors, athletes and other industry leaders together for discussions designed to move beyond introductory financial advice.
Topics scheduled throughout the summit include real estate, investing, entrepreneurship, wealth management and estate planning, giving attendees an opportunity to hear from professionals working across several areas of business and finance.
The event also represents the continued growth of Maconomics. Now entering its fourth year, organizers say more than 3,000 people have attended Maconomics programming during previous years.
KANDI BURRUSS, MATT FORTE AND MORE JOIN THE CONVERSATION
The announced speaker lineup crosses business, entertainment, sports and media.
Among those expected to participate are Grammy Award-winning entrepreneur Kandi Burruss, BET President Louis Carr, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Bears legend Matt Forte, Luster Products Chief Marketing Officer Resa B. Luster, Crowned Skin founder and former Shark Tank contestant Darrell Spencer, and Black Enterprise Senior Editor Sidnee Michelle.
That mix reflects the larger goal of the weekend: connecting traditional financial conversations with entrepreneurship, entertainment and culture.
Ross Mac described this year’s summit as an opportunity for attendees to walk away with practical information they can apply to building and protecting wealth.
“Attendees won’t leave with just theory. They’ll leave with the actual playbooks the wealthy use to build, protect and multiply capital across generations.”— Ross Mac
THREE DAYS OF EVENTS IN CHICAGO
Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend begins Friday, August 28, with a VIP reception.
Programming continues Saturday, August 29, with the Maconomics Wealth Summit and an All White Yacht Party. The weekend concludes Sunday, August 30, with a Celebrity Basketball Classic.
With Chicago playing host to executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and financial professionals from several industries, Maconomics is positioning its fourth annual weekend as more than a networking event. The focus is on connecting people with information, resources and conversations that can potentially have an impact long after the weekend is over.
For more information: Visit Maconomics.com.
SOURCES
- Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend press release provided to WHAT’S THE WORD.
- Maconomics Official Website
