NYC reSURGEnce 2026

NYC reSURGEnce 2026 brings national & global professionals together at Columbia University to expand business access and connections.
About this Event

NYC reSURGEnce 2026 is an in-person conference for professionals and people interested in business networking.

Event details

• Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• The Lee C. Bollinger Forum at Columbia University, 605 West 125th Street, West Harlem, New York City.
• Attendance is open to participants worldwide, including entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, government representatives, faith institutions, and community organizations.

Decreasing Barriers by Increasing Access

reSURGEnce brings businesses, institutions, and communities together to expand access to capital, markets, and business partnerships, with particular attention to Black- and women-owned businesses and underrepresented communities.

Building on the economic growth conversations from reSURGEnce Durban, scheduled for October 24–28 in South Africa, the New York gathering will share insights, strengthen connections, and consider next steps for collaboration. The Durban program will explore investment, trade, technology, real estate, the creative economy, and entrepreneurship.

For business owners, the conference offers opportunities to learn about cross-border business, explore potential collaborators, and prepare for opportunities in new markets. Participants interested in Africa can explore engagement pathways, while African entrepreneurs can connect with the initiative’s broader focus on access to U.S. and international markets. Durban registration has closed; the New York conference offers another opportunity to participate in reSURGEnce’s global mission.

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