Black August Summit 2026
About this Event
Black August is more than a month—it's a movement. Join entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, funders and community changemakers for the inaugural Black August Summit, a one-day experience celebrating Black Business Month, Black Philanthropy Month and Black Giving Day. The Summit explores how entrepreneurship, philanthropy and community work together to build economic power.
Check out The Founder Factory and get professional headshots, the content corner to build your content. Networking, the one page business plan builder, financial resources, and more.
Apply for the Nonproif pitch contest sponsored by Philly Black Giving Circle.
Whether you're building a business, leading a nonprofit, or investing in your community, you'll leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and practical opportunities to help build what's next.
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Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome to the Summit ( Check in and Continental Breakfast)
🕑: 10:00 AM
Why Black August Matters Keynote
🕑: 10:30 AM
Fireside Chat with Karla Troutman; Author and 3rd Generation Business Owner
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Founder Factory
Info: Founder Factory includes live business coaching, one page business plan builder workshop, content corner and headshots and more.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lunch & Source Code Demonstration
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 53.07 to USD 95.75
