Wealth Development Summit
About this Event
Wealth Development Summit V is a three-day business and wealth-building experience happening October 9–11, 2026, in the New Orleans/Slidell area.
Created for entrepreneurs, tax professionals, accountants, bookkeepers, financial service providers, real estate professionals, lenders, investors, and business leaders, WDS combines education, implementation, content creation, entertainment, and intentional networking.
Attendees will gain practical strategies in branding and marketing, business funding, tax planning and IRS compliance, AI and automation, leadership, multiple income streams, real estate, investing, banking, and long-term wealth development.
The three-day experience includes:
- Friday: Comedy Show & Mixer
- Saturday: Content Day & Expert Bootcamp featuring professional content opportunities, workshops, panels, and hands-on implementation
- Sunday: Networking & Awards Brunch
WDS is not just another conference where you collect information and return home unchanged. You will connect with experienced leaders, work on your business, create valuable content, build meaningful relationships, and leave with strategies you can implement immediately.
WDS Comedy Show
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Red Carpet Arrivals & Vendor Marketplace
Host: Shep Kelly
Info: Sounds by DJ Ronnie Bee. Guests can walk the red carpet, shop the vendor marketplace, network and connect before the show.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WDS Comedy Show
Info: Hosted by Shep, who will introduce each comedian and perform sets between the featured comedians. Sounds by DJ Ronnie Bee.
WDS
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Content Bootcamp
Info: Start Saturday with breakfast, professional headshots, content creation and commercial recording. Capture high-quality brand assets while connecting with entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Gourmet Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Wealth Panels and Workshops
Info: Spend the afternoon learning directly from industry experts through panels, workshops and hands-on implementation covering business growth, funding, taxes, AI, marketing, leadership and wealth-building strategies.
WDS Brunch
🕑: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
The Wealth Table - WDS Award Brunch
Info: Guest Arrival & Networking
11:00–11:30 AM
Arrive, check in, take photos and connect with fellow WDS attendees.
Brunch & Awards Ceremony
11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Enjoy brunch as we recognize outstanding entrepreneurs, leaders and businesses during the WDS Awards Ceremony.
Connections, Celebration & Closing Experience
1:30–3:00 PM
Celebrate the honorees, capture final photos, strengthen new relationships and close WDS V with intentional networking and final remarks. Sounds by DJ Ronnie Bee
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 425.47 to USD 745.59
